Maya's First Month

What a wonderful month it has been! Maya is still doing great. We were blessed with her first smile a week ago and we can get a few out of her every day (usually after she's been fed). It is a crooked little smile and so cute -- melts my heart every time! She has even smiled at Gabi, even though most of the time she is confused by the strange sounds coming from her sister and the pats, kisses, and pulling of socks Gabi is known for. Here are a few pictures from today. It is sure hard to capture their smiles on camera!




We had some special visitors last weekend. Joe's mom brought all of Joe's grandparents to Golden for the weekend. We visited lots and Joe and his Grandpa took in a Rockies game on Father's Day! Gabi enjoyed all of the attention, of course! Maya had some smiles to share with her grandparents.

Great-Grandpa Don and Great-Grandma Phyllis

Great-Grandma Fern

Grammy Joyce gets a Maya smile!

We don't go back to the doctor until Maya is 2 months old, so we don't know exactly how much she weighs, but she has outgrown most of her newborn clothes. She is holding her head up very well, making some "ahh" sounds, and is very alert and interactive while awake.

Happy Father's Day!

We surprised Gabi with a new slide and play set. She loves it! We spend lots of time outside in the backyard having "tea," playing in the sandbox, chasing Jackson, swinging, and now climbing and sliding.

Have a great weekend! Thanks for checking in on us!

Joe, Tara, Gabi, & Maya