Skype Baby

Mia has learned that the computer offers her a fun way to stay in touch with her grandparents…via Skype!  Every time she sees the computer or the headphones, she starts saying, “Memommy!  Papa!  Memommy!  Papa!”  Here’s a cute pic of her waiting to talk with them (the sores on her lips are from the fever she had when she was sick a few weeks ago).

We are so thankful for technology and how it allows us to be in touch even though we are far away!  If you’ve never seen or heard of skype, you should check it out!  Very neat stuff….

Mia LOVES Shoes!!!

Mia daughter is a shoe-a-holic.  She gets it honestly.  My paternal grandmother and myself are both addicted to shoes.  I’m not sure why.  To be honest, I would go barefoot year-round if I could…..but I just LOVE shoes.  “Shoes” was one of Mia’s first understandable words (in both English and Spanish).  While in the states this past July, we took a trip to a shoe store.  Upon entering the store, Mia’s eyes widened, and she shouted, “Sssooooooozzzzz!”  Total cuteness!  Below are some pics of her clomping around in a pair of my heels.  I just love this kid! :)

Sweet Baby Girl

Mia was sick last week with a double ear infection.  This is her all crashed out on the couch (and in front of a fan) on the evening of her first round of antibiotics.  So sweet…….

Malone Family Beach Trip July 2009

Every summer, our family attempts to get together for a week at Myrtle Beach and spend some quality time together.  There have been a couple of years that I have not been able to make it, but for the most part we have been successful in our endeavor.  It’s always a great time of sitting on the beach during the day, having dinner together in the evenings and then playing board games until late into the night.  This year was no exception!!  We did, however, miss Luis and are praying that he will be able to join us next year!!

   

Mia Goes to the Zoo

During our first week in the states, Mia had the chance to go to the Greenville Zoo.  She is just learning her animals, so she was quite excited to see them live and up close!!  We enjoyed the big orangutan named Mia from Borneo, Indonesia.  And we finished the morning with an awesome meal from Chick-Fil-A.  Thank you, Miss Barb, for an exciting morning!!

It’s Been a LOOOOOONG TIME…..

…..since I’ve posted anything!  Whew!  I keep saying I’m going to do better at this blogging thing, but it always seems to hit the bottom of my priority list.  Anyways, I’m working on some posts from our trip to the states, so stay tuned!

15-month checkup

Mia Grace had her 15-month checkup just a couple of weeks ago.  She is growing like a weed, and the doctor was very happy with her progress.  She only gained 1/2 pound in 3 months, but she grew a whole inch!  I’ve been so excited that she is learning sign language, but it made me cry at this doctor’s visit when she turned and started signing help while screaming at the top of her lungs while the doctor was giving her shot!  Here are a few pictures of her in her cute gown (but none of the shots!).

 

FUTURE DOCTOR?????  :-)