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The Maple Family

The Maple Family

1.30.2008

My Princess!

Aly was invited to a friends "Princess Party" and boy was it just that!
The girls were to wear a princess outfit (Aly loves blue and has only really ever seen Cinderella - so that's who she was). They started out at a salon to get "All Dolled Up".
Aly has only gone once with me to my hair salon, so at first, she wasn't so sure what to think. Luckily Aly hair has beautiful curls, so we were able to skip the curling iron and that helped ease her. (People always ask me if I curl her hair...are you kidding me?! They must not know how hard it is for a mother to even get ready with kids!)

Here is the beautiful result...
We may have our hands full in a few years! The girls each decorated a small purse with princess foamies and got to pick from baskets of favors (lip gloss, bracelets, necklaces, tiaras, hair bows, fingernail polish, etc.)
Here's Aly with the birthday girl, Abby....and her other friend Claire.
Don't they all look so precious!
After getting dolled up, they were ready for the tea party...and cake!

Here is a picture of Aly sipping her tea (I bet you can't guess what she's drinking?! - For those of you who don't know, Aly only drinks milk!) She caught on quick to handling the cup, but was quickly disappointed to how much was inside! She asked for refills quite often!
The awesome castle cake was also a hit!


What a party! Aly had a wonderful time and I couldn't believe how much work the mother put into this party! I could take enough video and pictures! The "tea room" all was decorated with draped tulle and covered chairs with tulle bows. Even Belle (the birthday girl's favorite) showed up at the tea party! What fun Aly had! (Mom too!)

Daily Routine...

Aly obviously knows a baby's routine...
They sleep in bed...wake up...

get their diapers changed...

and sit in the bouncy...
Guess she's a good mom!

Aly In Concert

"She is five star entertainment!" -Braden

As soon as Mommy grabbed the video camera to capture the performance, Aly went and grabbed hers and pretended to tape brother.


Entertainment Weekly!

One of the best forms of entertainment is the Nature Swing. Sitting and watching the bird and butterflies is so relaxing! Not to mention admiring myself in the mirror.


My newest and greatest fun comes from the Aquarium Bouncer. I was tired of the Kick n' Play (and so was Mommy...the songs were getting VERY OLD), so I got a new bouncy. I love to listen to the waves, calming babbling brook and the rain...Mommy does too! She says it's the best $10 investment (thanks to Craigs List!).

1.21.2008

Monday Morning...



Well, Aly joins the many people out there who feel like this on their Monday mornings...she is not a morning person!

But, once she gets her milk (which she's addicted to - like coffee to most) she is good to go!


Braden on the other hand is always ready for a new day, taking in every moment. This morning I finally captured those smiles!

Make it a Marvelous Monday and have a great week!

1.19.2008

2 month pics

Here are a few of his 2 month pics.....he's growing fast! Of course, once I started taking pictures he packed his smiles away. He really is smiling a lot now and it is so sweet....I'll keep trying to capture it.
What a handsome guy :)
One of my "big boy" outfits!
Awwww.......

1.08.2008

Smiles...

These were my attempts to catch him with his smile! He is starting to smile when you act REALLY GOOFY! (Those shots can be embarrassing, so they aren't included!)
He's also been busy scratching himself (as you can see...I just can't keep up with his nails) and trying hard to keep his head up for a few minutes at a time.

Sibling Love

Aly just loves being next to her little brother.
After laying there bored for a few minutes, she got up and went to get a`toy. She came back with a toy from his room. She got back up there with him, shaking the rattle/toy and talking to him.
Then, after getting bored with that, she brought out one of his Christmas gifts - a tool bench. Then they were both easily entertained for awhile! Hopefully she will have this loving and caring relationship with her brother forever!
(As I write this blog, holding Braden...as he is getting a little fussy, Aly ran to his room to get him a toy and she brought out the same two...they must be her favorites!)

Photographer - Aly

Aly got a kids digital camera for Christmas, which she was so excited about!
Here are some of her first pics...

Aly's first lesson was to stand still and get close! She still likes taking pictures of her shoes...
Here's some pictures (after cropping out the unnecessary parts!) of her friends - Ethan & Elle.