Wednesday, August 15, 2007

Love being a family of three



Three months ago today, Maya Lily was placed in our arms. As you all know by now, she grew in our hearts long before that special day. We often have to remind our selves that she has only been with us for a short time--it truly feels like forever. Each day she brings us so much joy. Without sounding mushy and sappy--there is nothing better than to see her smiling face, holding her close to snuggle and her little kisses that she gives to both of us. We are thankful everyday for this gift we have been given.

Swimming with Auntie Jo-Jo



Maya and Jo-Jo donned their diva shades as they swam in Nana Birdie's pool yesterday.

Maya meets Mickey Mouse



At dinner the other night Maya got to meet Mickey Mouse for the first time. She wasn't afraid of him--in fact she wanted to shake his hand again and again.

She truly is Daddy's little girl



Maya loves her Daddy so much. She yells Da-Da and laughs when she sees him when he gets home from work. They have so much fun together.

Maya gets so excited when she goes to Disney!



Maya was so funny in her stroller as we were getting ready to go into MGM Studios. She loves cracking herself up!

Walking with the big kids



Maya strolled down the walkway with Dasia and Christopher. They looked so cute walking together.

Tuesday, August 14, 2007

Four generations of Delapas



Here is Pop and Nema with Marie, their neice, along with Marie's daughters Tara and Frannie, and their children, Alexandra, Michael and Madeleine.
Chris, Patrick and Maya sat with them too.

Tara and Maya



Tara hosted a Welcome Home Maya party at her home for our NJ relatives. It was so much fun! Maya and Tara had fun playing in the sink together!!

Maya meets Kathleen



My cousin Kathleen met us in Princeton for lunch. It was great to see her. Maya got a chance to meet so many relatives on this trip.

The brothers Dunn



For the first time in over a year all three Dunn brothers were together. We had lunch at a nice little restaurant in Princeton. It was great having Maya's two uncles together with her Daddy.

Climbing the stairs



Maya spent over an hour at the children's library at Princeton. She had fun climbing in the tree house and up the stairs to the little hide-a-way.

Posing with the tiger



Maya, Chris and Patrick posed with the Princeton tiger. Maya kept trying to pet the tiger and give it a kiss!

Mama and Maya at Princeton



We walked around Princeton University while visiting New Jersey. This was taken in front of the art museum.

Sweet kisses



Maya gave Papa a good-bye kiss. Papa is in the hospital-hopefuly he will come home soon.
We love you Papa!

Monday, August 06, 2007

More photos to come

Since we aren't back from vacation yet--I still have more photos to upload. Check back in a few days to see the rest of our trip to NJ.

The twins with their babies



Here is Peter with Maya and Patrick with Colin. It was nice for the dads to spend time with each other and for the kids to meet their uncles.

Who needs the gym?



When you can carry 45 lbs of lovin instead! Maya wouldn't let me hold Colin without her.

Maya and Colin together



They were so cute together.

The next generation of Dunns



Maya and Colin are the newest Dunn family members. Their dads are twins-- it was great to have them together for a visit.

Maya's cousin Colin



Maya got to meet her cousin Colin. He couldn't say Aleisa, so he decided to call me Nina! So now I am Auntie Nina!