Happy Birthday Maya!

My darling girl is five years old and will go to kindergarten this year. I can't believe how quickly she is growing up. I want to dedicate this post to my sweet Maya Ruthie.

 This year Maya had her first friend party. We threw a carnival party in our backyard and thanks to lots of help from family it was a huge success (there were twenty four kids!). We played lots of games, got our faces painted, ate popcorn, cake, and ice cream, and just ran around!

   

 The Birthday Gang

  

   

 "Clownie" the Clown (Maya Named me) 

 The last couple of months have been filled with recitals and preschool graduation. It is so fun to watch Maya grow up and be involved in things.

 

 Maya with Mrs Boni at her preschool graduation. Their program was adorable, now off to kindergarten she goes!

 

Maya with Mrs. Gigi at her "Play a Story" piano recital. She decided to quite this class because "it's SO boaring" she claims. I was a little sad because I loved the program and thought she was doing great. I don't want to force her (she's only five:)) so maybe we will revisit the piano in a few years.

"Indian Lands" dancer in Peter Pan. She had a wonderful performance and loves to dance. Watching her dance makes me so happy and proud. I loved every minute of my dancing days and hope she will too! 

 I'm so grateful for our little surprise baby! She is growing up to be a very beautiful, caring, loving, friendly, busy, and sassy little girl. I love her more than I can say. Happy Birthday love-a-bugga! 

 (P.S. I haven't posted in so long I can't end without saying a bit about my little co-boy! Isn't he so stinkin' cute!? This little man is so fun. He's full of energy and is so sweet. He loves cars, balls, running outside, jumping, and basically anything he can do to move. Those of you who know him know he is full speed from sun up to sun down. I love you Cohen!)