I took Mia to the doctor on Monday to recheck her weight and to get the rest of her 1 year shots.  Good news...she has gained enough weight to put her in the 5th percentile!  She is now following a new growth curve but the important thing is that she is growing.

I'm super bummed that Joe's work switched their insurance so we need to find a new pediatrician.  : (  I will also need to find a new OB/GYN.  I've recently got some recommendations so hopefully we'll have a smooth transition.

Here are some pictures from my cell phone that I just recently put on the computer:

 This is Mia's favorite spot in her playroom.  This girl LOVES books, which makes her mommy very proud.

Black Friday Shopping at Best Buy...Mia's first time in the car attached to the cart

This year I am thankful for a healthy 1 year old, a happy marriage, growing friendships and a growing belly.  In the last few months, I have learned to be thankful for the time that my family is together. On Wednesday, Joe, Mia, and I went to the Denver Zoo.  It was 66 degrees and sunny and an absolutely perfect way to spend time together.

I have never seen a vulture sitting like this.

This hippo was so fun to watch.

This is how I feel when I get to spend a sunny afternoon with my two loves.

Look closely...you will see the monkey decided to pee in front of us.

We spent Thanksgiving at our friend's parent's house.  We had a delicious meal and enjoyed great company. I took a few pictures but can't seem to find my camera. : |

On Friday, the three of us went out to get a few deals and enjoy the hustle and bustle of Black Friday shopping.  Surprisingly, the mall wasn't too busy and we got majority of the deals we wanted.  I'm guessing it helped that most of the crazies (sorry mom and Karla)  went out the night before.  Oh, how I love the start of the Christmas season.

Mia is walking more and more everyday.  Yesterday, she started standing on her own and initiating walking on her own.  It's so weird to see her tiny, wobbly body walking around. : )  She still chooses to crawl most of the time but is getting more and more confident with her new skill.

Mia walks with her hand out, Frankenstein style.

 Joe had to spend majority of the weekend doing homework.  This week is his finals week. Mia quickly realized that it's very easy to distract daddy from his homework.  These pictures show how this frequent distraction unfolds...

                                       

                                      
                                      

Here are some pictures of Mia laughing.  She has a signature head tilt when she finds something hilarious.

Sorry I haven't posted since "The Big News!".  Mia and I have been super busy getting together with friends and I have been soo tired. (Did I mention that Mia likes to wake up between 5-6am everyday.)  I nap everyday when Mia naps, which is what my body needs, but that means I'm not getting a lot done.  Also, Mia needs to be by my side all day long.  I'm trying to treasure these cuddly moments instead of getting frustrated at my lack of space. Like every other phase, I know it will pass.

I don't have any pictures to post because honestly, I don't think I've taken a picture in the past two weeks. Let's just say that this pregnancy is kind of kicking my butt.  But, I'm excited to say that I've been throw up free the last 2 days!!  I've had a very small appetite over the last several weeks, it's slowly coming back and will hopefully be in full swing for the Holidays!

I promise I'll take some pictures this weekend and post again soon!

Guess What?

 I'm going to be a big sister!

 Yeah, I know I'll do a good job.

 The baby is in mommy's tummy. It's not coming out until the end of May. 

I wonder if it's a boy or girl?


Love, Mia

Tonight I put Mia to bed without nursing her. She didn't even cry.  I wanted to.

 I don't want her to grow up.  I guess she is ready to wean from breastfeeding before me.

 I'm still not giving up the morning feedings. I'm not quite ready to stop that morning snuggle time and a chance to close my eyes for a few more minutes.

 She will forever be my first baby.  The one you taught me how to be a mom.

 I love this girl more than I ever thought possible. 

Milestones are good, but hard. I guess... hard things are good.

It snowed quite a bit last night and has been lightly snowing all morning.  Local school districts are closed.  The roads are icy and dangerous.  It's funny how differently Colorado reacts to a snow storm versus Minnesota.  I'm not complaining...there's something special about being stuck at home in a warm, cozy house watching the snow from your window.

                                    

 And, just because she's cute (even when she makes a mess)...

We just recently met a couple from our church that moved within walking distance from us.  We are so excited to have friends that are neighbors.  They invited us to a super fun, kid friendly Halloween party, which was just perfect for Mia's first REAL Halloween (she was all of 9 days last year).

Halloween 2010

This is Mia before we got to the Halloween Party.  I didn't think we would be able to stay very long!

Our little Ladybug

Once Mia was around all of the kids, she had so much fun and the tears went away.

Mia and her friend, Tillie

                                   

Hanging out with the girls

Candy apple station

                                   

 Everything at the party was Halloween themed...it was so fun!

Bee and Ladybug

 Mia loved trick or treating!  She had a death grip on her candy bag and wouldn't let go even when it was full of treats.

My friend Robyn getting her 80's workout on in the street

The kiddos in our group

Mia with her Daddy

Mia was giving this creepy guy high fives.

We had such a fun night thanks to our friends.  Mia was having so much fun that she even got to stay up 2 hours past her bedtime!  Unfortunately, she still woke at the same time this morning.