July 22, 2009

Moved!


I hope all of you have received our new address by now. (If not, e-mail me). The week after our vacation we moved (3 miles away) to a larger home in a quiet cul-de-sac. Now we have plenty of space inside & out. Maya likes to scamper up and down the hill in her yard... like the bunnies we see out the window.


Thank you Babçia, Sarah, Beth, Ann, & Katie for entertaining Maya during the box shuffle. She had so much fun with you. It was a tremendous HELP to us!


Our new neighbors....
Maya's bedroom has the best view for spying wildlife! On our 2nd morning here she woke up to 2 bunnies outside her window. Today we watched 3 bluejays and some yet-unidentified yellowish birds taking a bath in a puddle. This evening we came home to find a family of 8 young turkeys with their mother. I was so surprised and thrilled, I think I scared Maya with my enthusiasm while desperately looking for the camera (and new batteries). Later when I asked her if she wanted to see if the turkeys were still there she clung to me and said, "no-no, no-no."
If you know what our old "backyard" was like - you can appreciate my excitement over these common-everyday woodland creatures.

Little Miss also got a trike to go with her new driveway. (The helmet was her idea) She can't actually reach the pedals - but she loves getting pushed around while she holds her feet up.



July 7, 2009

Rock-A-Bye Baby Cruise '09

Ahoy Mateys!

Maya's maiden voyage aboard "Exit Strategy" was a complete success. We cruised the Virgin Islands for a week with Grandpa and Babçia on their 46’ sailboat.
Our itinerary included stops on Tortola, Virgin Gorda, Guana Island, St. John, Jost Van Dyke, and Norman Island. Yes, it was a busy week, but we did fit in lots of snorkeling, beach time, swimming, and some relaxing!
Maya was on her best behavior throughout the adventure. Her favorite feature was the dinghy and zipping her life vest in preparation for boarding it. She jumped in the BIG Ocean and splashed on the beach… ran on the deck with Babçia and spotted turtles floating along side us… helped winch the sails and rub on the sunblock… The cruise lived up to its name and Maya slept like a baby through gentle and rough seas. Can’t wait to do it again!


Captain Maya



Babçia and Papa bring Maya back in the "Lello Dinghy"


Maya and Babçia cruise the deck




Exploring Devil's Bay on Virgin Gorda.... one of the most picturesque beaches.

Rock-A-Bye Baby Cruise pt2

The Rock-A-Bye Baby Cruise



Rock-a-bye baby
on Grandpa's boat
when the wind blows
the boat will float
when the boat rocks
the baby will sleep
and cuddle with Mama
in a big heap


¿El Jefe… o el capitán?


Trim the headsail, Matey!


Maybe if Maya wasn't laughing so much she could enjoy swimming better without the salty aftertaste. She did a lot of jumping, kicking and paddling.


Last night in the islands.
Aye, fancy restaurants are for landlubbers!