okay bloggers...

I am back. I know it has been forever! Early Spring is always crazy at our house and with our ministry. So, now that I have a little break I am catching up. Sorry for the delay on updates. Our little Miss Mave is growing like a weed.She is walking, running, climbing, dancing, singing...everything! ! She is eating with a fork and spoon, or trying to at least. She is better with a fork than a spoon, but she is getting there! She is a great eater and for that, I am thankful. She is still quite a little mother. She loves rocking her babies and patting them to sleep. She is madly in love with Elmo, and her new craze...Dora! Yes, we are all about Dora around here. Her Mamy got her a DVD player for the car and we are learning Spanish as we scoot around town. Thanks Mamy! She is already saying "backpack." For all you Dora lovers, you know Backpack is a very important part of the show! At her 18 mo. check up she was still in the 20 percentile with weight, coming in at 22lbs. The doctor says she is growing great. Keep checking for updates and some fun videos!

Christmas with the Sumners

We spent Christmas Eve opening gifts with Gran and Grandaddy. We had a blast. Mavis and Zoey loved opening gifts together and they both got some awesome new things. Check out Mavis' red coat and bonnet. That was Gran's when she was Mavis' age. Thanks Gran for sharing such a special heirloom with us.


mavis and zoey playing in matching pjs!

Waiting for Santa

Sorry it's been so long since a proper update on Miss Mave. She has had a great holiday season. With the hustle and bustle of family and friends, I couldn't quite get myself together long enough to sit and blog. Here a a few pics waiting in line to meet Santa.

our first time talking to Santa, apparantly Santa had an aunt named Mavis! Who knew?

here we are, finally. Mavis liked Santa, but didn't want to sit in his lap. I was happy we made it through with no tears!

tuckered out after waiting in line

How did she know?!?

So, here's a funny story about Miss Mavis. Tonight Jake and I were finishing some Christmas shopping at the mall. It was time to wrap things up for the evening and we decided to head to the Krispy Kreme Donuts shop before going home because it is on the way...and because KK donuts are to die for! Wouldn't you know, the "hot donut now" sign was on (thank you Jesus!) so we decided to take Mavis in to see the donuts roll off the conveyor belt. A Christmas miracle in and of itself:) The minute we walk in Mavis gasps and let's out an emphatic "Ooh!" Then she immediately points to the donut case and does the sign for "please" as fast as her little hands will go. Now, keep in mind that she has never tasted, seen, nor been aware that donuts even exist, much less put a hot Krispy Kreme in her mouth. She knew without any prompting that Krispy Kreme's were delicious and she needed one, pronto! It was hilarious! She was licking her chops the minute we started looking in the donut case. As soon as those donuts were in our possession she had to have one. We let her try a little, she took one bite and then shoved the entire quarter of a donut in her mouth at once. We must be doing something right, our girl knows what's good in this world:) So I ask again...how did she know?!?

Deck the Halls!

The house is decorated for Christmas ...well, two of four trees are up:) Here are pics of our home during the holidays.

Winter Time

Mavis and I love our time together! Here are some pics of us playing outside. The cold weather feels so good right now and she loves being out there. Mostly she loves handing me all the leaves on the ground:) Enjoy this pics. Stay tuned for Christmas pictures!

snack time

Here are some updated pics of our girl. We have had an eventful holiday season so far. These are a few pics taken from snack time just before Thanksgiving. She is growing up, but getting smaller! We went to the doctor this week and the child still only weighs 21 lbs.-which is what she weighed when she was 10mos. old! She is getting stronger, smarter, and taller...but smaller! I guess that's what happens when you are walking all over. I am so sad to see those baby rolls go, but so excited to see her grow up! She is so funny. Her new thing is to say "uh oh spaghetti-o." It kinda comes out "uh oh gat do" but it's adorable anyway. Enjoy.