Yo Gabba Gabba and Big Phil's Party

Maya is pretty much obsessed with Yo Gabba. She carries the video around and has never even seen it but just played with the toys and listened to the music. We finally put it on for her and she was awestruck. That's my girl.

The Roberts girls did a little Dancey Dance time along with Yo Gabba Gabba. Delaney is not usually one to dance along with this but since the other two girls were doing it she joined in. Still didn't get Maya dropping it low. Promise will capture it soon.

/The girls got dressed up cute to go to Big Phil's 80th birthday party that night. Thank you Ann for Delaney's beautiful dress you got her for Christmas! We have been "bribing" Delaney lately to take a nap on the weekends. She definitely needs it because she turns into a crankpot if she doesn't take one. The bribe today was to go look at animals in a pet store when she woke up and she did it! We went to Fishy Business and loved looking at all of the beautiful fish. We even came home with a snail (named Crawly) to put in with the frogs to keep their tank clean.

Two cuties having a snack on the counter before going to the party.

Playing a little piano at the party.

One of Phil's fabulous granddaughters, actually named Delaney, was adorable with Maya.

Tried to capture the party. This pic made me realize I need to do better about taking pictures of people other than my children. They are adorable but I promise we do have friends and family that we socialize with and don't spend 24/7 with two little girlies.

A duet?

The fam went to Phil's 80th birthday party that was an amazing affair. His family from all across the country and close friends were all there. There were slideshows, live entertainment, and skits performed by his family. Delaney and Maya had a wonderful time---Maya mostly wandering around and being social and huggy with everyone, and Delaney playing with the "big girls", Phil's granddaughters who were mostly around 10-14. My girls were definitely dancing and they showed off a bit with Delaney having a little tumble but gracefully getting to her feet.

A Chef and a Banana



Just a little cook in her kitchen.



And a little munchkin with a banana. She likes to eat them whole while walking around and making monkey noises.

Maya is starting to make a couple of animal sounds and her favorite is a monkey. One problem: most animals she makes monkey sounds for but that is okay. We are also getting "moo" for cow and a good roar for a lion. Maya shows off a little of her monkey sound while eating a banana which is one of her favorite pasttimes.

Cam Wow

Delaney has a friend Abby and her mom Heidi and I traded humorous apps this weekend. I introduced her to "Action Movie" and she informed me about CamWow. Holy moly CamWow is some entertaining stuff. It allows you to take pics and morphs them into 4 different things---the carnival mirror one being the most entertaining. I was laughing so hard I was crying. The Action Movie app I will try to post at some point allows you to blow up things and your loved ones. Delaney was the favorite target and I enjoyed blowing her up and she enjoyed watching it. Heidi sent me a message of Abby saying "Can we blow up Delaney please?" after I sent it to them.

This CamWow one is a wee bit frightening.

Grammy brought over new princess dresses for the girls and Delaney immediately put hers on. I don't think she has taken it off since.

Maya loves her sparkly blue dress. She is following in big sis' shoes and wanting to be a princess all of the time. Poor Randy. A house full of princesses.....because you know I am the original one.

Delaney got in some CamWow fun.

Pouting princess by the pool.

Pebbles Flintsone goes for a ride.

A little ET demonstration on the bike.

It sucks when your hair gets in the way of your jewelry.

Burlesque, boots, and a banana.

The Carolina sunshine allowed us to play outside a lot. Maya is sporting her new jean skirt and eating some chalk while drawing.

These next few shots show Maya going in and out of the door and what used to be a screen on our porch. Tyson and Olive busted through the screen on the first day at our new house and we decided not to do anything until spring time when the bugs come and we will need it. The dogs and Maya like to use the opening as their door.

A little naked baby eating Sunday dinner at Grammys. It was messy so instead of doing extra laundry, it is easier to derobe.

Maya is coming up in the ranks as the dancing queen in the family. She pushes a button on a musical toy and then goes to town, spinning in circles. When the music stops...she immediately pushes it again. I will try to capture soon the spin and then "drop it like it's hot" move she has perfected. She gets LOW.

Happy New Year at the Zoo

The main reason we live in SC is the weather. It was January 1 and it was gourgeous so what do we do----go to the zoo!!!

Maya gave the lion statue a little pat.

Queen of the world

Maya jumped in on the action to ride the cub.

Is that a teenage face or what?

There's my girl.

The farm is always a big hit. Maya had no fear of the goats and loved feeding them.

So did Laney Loo.

Maya's first time on the carousel. A little nervous....

Both girls loved it.

You can't tell from this face but she really did love it. Promise.