Pretty in Pink

Some of Maya's latest developments include:

1. A greater interest in walking. Definately not there yet, but ever since she got back from Livvy's birthday party with all the big kids she seems to have wanted to try more. She uses this little walker to get around or some help from us, of course. Won't be long!

2. She's breaking a new tooth on the bottom :( This makes me sad. I won't have the two-tooth grin anymore :( Growing up. This is also sad because our whole household loses sleep when this little one is teething. Luckily, my mom sent some Orajel and we all managed to sleep through the night last night :)

3. Maya's official first word is "Hi!". Very fitting for this little social butterfly.

Fun with Ash and Dave

Ashley and David arrived here in Indonesia almost 3 weeks ago now. We have had a blast showing them around! Tonight we all went out to dinner at our favorite restaurant.

 guzzling some of daddy's vanilla shake. look at that face!

still goin' strong

fun with straws

Catching Up

Playing catch up with posting pictures of this last month.

This was an expression she did consistently for about a week - the squinty eye smile

Eating at Pizza Hut

At Jo and Misi's engagement party

Maya's very happy they're finally engaged

Someone's excited about riding the motorcycle for the first time :)

On their way to their first day of class. I felt like such a mom taking pictures on their first day.

Triple date with the Kleins and future Gibsons to celebrate Vik's birthday

Happy Birthday, Vikki!

Some of my best friends. So thankful.

Could not be any CUTER!

Busy, busy, very busy.

At this church service Maya crawled right up into this man's lap and just sat for a while.

This girl loves her rice. All of her Indonesian friends very much appreciate this about her.

Coban Rondo

Shortly after Ashley and David arrived we took them to a waterfall called Coban Rondo about an hour away from our house.

It was a little chilly and I forgot her jacket so Daddy shared his with her.

Together!

Nothing more fun than ridin' on Daddy's shoulders

2 Beauties - my sis and the waterfall

We were getting really wet because of the mist

Maya doesn't seem to mind being wet though

Pure delight

Maya takes the wheel

David loved the fact that there aren't any fences at the zoo in Indo :)

So thankful to have my sister and David here for a few months!

Maya's 1st Birthday Party

Maya celebrated her first birthday a little bit early so that her best buddy, Ellianna Hetland, could be there before they moved to Malaysia. Robbie was the official photographer for the day and he did a great job! Very much appreciated! Here is the play-by-play...

Maya greets her guests

She was thrilled that so many people came!

Really, you all came for me?!!!!

Grilling burgers

Me frantically scurrying around the kitchen trying to get everything together! Thankfully, Widya helped a lot. Couldn't have done it without her!

Ellianna, Livvy, and Clara enjoy the kiddie pool

Naomi joined in for the fun

Dirga and Rudi playing with Maya

Uncle Mark prayed a blessing over Maya

We even got to skype with Eric, Shannon, and ALYOSHA!!! Our first time to see his face! What a great gift!

Everyone was so excited to meet Alyosha!

Smothering her with sunscreen

Not many American kids get to have pool parties in December!

Pure delight!