Let it snow, Let it snow, Let it snow!!!

We are SO excited each time we see snow! Today Maja actually got to go outside and play in it! It wasn't too cold out today, so we got out there and got to see her explore! She loved being able to play outside, even though it was chilly out! You should have seen her trying to walk through the big piles of snow with her boots on...it was so cute. She did such a great job tromping around, a little trooper! She actually just loved being outside and free to run around and play! Usually when there is snow that means daddy isn't home, but today he got to take a break from plowing and come home to play for a little bit! Winter and being stuck inside all the time get's hard on a 16 month old! Lucy and her enjoyed the fun time outside!

Oh Christmas Tree, Oh Christmas Tree...

Well, this year we continuted our Christmas Tree tradition with our good friend's the Eddy's (Mark, Bridget, Lauren and Ryan) and went to get our Christmas tree's together! Not only do we bundle the kids up and head out...but we cut down our own tree's too! Maja was going to help Pete cut the tree down, but once she got close to the tree she had a change of heart! Even though...this year Maja and Lucy picked out a great tree, I forget what kind it is...a Balsam Fir, something soft to the touch!? So, we picked out our tree's and then went back to the Eddy's and had pizza! Such a fun night, one of our favorite traditions! :)

Maja is a social butterfly!

Maja is loving to play with her friends lately! It is so fun to watch her interact with other little cuties! This is Maja and her "baby Evelina" our neighbor. Maja is fascinated with her and loves to play with her...mostly all of her baby things! She gives her kisses and is just starting to learn to share! Somedays are better than others, but this day Evelina was over playing and Maja did a pretty good job sharing her piano! They were so cute! Evelina's mom and dad (Lauren and Nate) are some of the best neighbors anyone could ask for...we are so lucky to have them and little Evelina next door! They all have become very good friends. As you can see they also have Lucy's best friend nextdoor as well...Scruffy and Lucy are two pea's in a pod! It is such a blessing to have great friends as neighbors as well! :)

Down on the farm...

Today Pete took Maja (and Lucy) for a tractor ride in his new tractor! I wasn't sure if she would like it or not...needless to say they took about a half-hour ride! Maja was having a blast! She got to steer and had so much fun riding with daddy up and down the street! As you can see I even took the new tractor for a spin...I have to admit, it was pretty fun! So we had a fun Henslin family day in the tractor!

Maja's new cousin Josie arrived!

Well, Maja's first little cousin Josie Ann Sandberg arrived last week! She was 8lbs 1 oz (same as Maja) and 20.5" long! She is an absolute doll! Pete's cousin Andy and his wife Kelly are doing great...quite a change with a little one around! We are so glad she has a little playmate, we know they will grow up to be the best of friends! Here are some pictures of Maja when we went to visit Josie, she was so cute and gave her kisses and was fascinated by this little sweetheart!

Happy Halloween!

Well, our first big Halloween was a huge success! We took Maja and Lucy down to the Henslin's to go trick-or-treating and it was so fun! We got to see Grandma Debbie and Papa Merv, Unlce Jeff and Aunt Pam and then went to surprise Great Grandma Alice and Great Grandpa Pete! Everyone was so surprised and so excited to put candy in Maja's pumpkin bag (which Patty, a friend of Grandma Debbie's made for Maja...it was beautiful!)...you should have seen Maja squeal with excitement when that candy dropped in the bag! Both Maja and Lucy were pumpkins...so cute! Grandpa Blu got to come and see Maja in her costume after work, couldn't miss such a "little pumpkin!" So, our first Halloween was a great success...Maja had a little trouble sleeping, but I am sure it was from all the sugar she got to feast on that night, but we all recovered just fine!

Not much of a baby anymore!

Well, Maja has officially moved into the "toddler" stage of life! Nothing baby about her anymore. It is so funny to see her learn and get so big right before our eyes! She is starting to want to do things herself...getting dressed, eating, putting on/taking off her shoes, she is even brushing her teeth! It is so much fun around the Henslin house these days, Maja is off and running! She just makes us laugh all the time and is such a little "entertainer." So much fun!

Maja's first sleepover!

Well, Maja had her first sleep-over with Addie! Amber and OJ went on a little vacation and we got to have Addie for a couple of days, the girls had so much fun! Here are a couple of the highlights...if you can imagine all of the squeals and giggles that we had I know it will put a smile on your face!

Maja and Addie...

Maja and her best friend Adelyn (we call her Addie for short) are just the two cutest little girls ever! They are just starting to realize that they can play together and actually like spending time together! The girls love to go out on the boat as well as play at the park, Maja thinks it is so fun to play with someone her own size! Here are some pictures from this summer of the two girls together! So cute!

Minnesota Zoo!

Today we went to the Minnesota Zoo with our good friends OJ, Amber and Adelyn...we had so much fun! Maja just loved seeing all the animals, I think the fish tanks were her favorite. Her and Adelyn stood by the glass and watched all the fish swim by! We also got to see a Moose come real close...Maja thought that was quite interesting to say the least! When her and Adelyn were standing by one of the fish tanks a big shark swam right by and scared the girls pretty good, I have to admit it even scared me a little bit too! Needless to say, we loved the zoo and are anxious to go back again soon! Today it was pretty hot out, so many of the animals were hiding out in the shade, but it was a fun trip for Maja's first time to the zoo!

Hollywood...Here I come!

Hollywood is calling this little cutie! Maja is so funny, she loves to wear her sunglasses! She is the only kid I know that will actually leave them on! She will wear them for hours at a time, especially if mom and dad are wearing theirs! These glasses just were too funny on her little face; Pete has this picture on the dash of his truck and I keep it in my wallet...no matter how bad the day this face can always bring a smile!

Teeth anyone...

Well, Maja has now got a mouth full of teeth! All front teeth...top 4 and bottom 4; as well as her molars! One bottom one is fully in and her other three are breaking the surface as we speak. One smile from this cutie and you can see all those pearly whites, this picture you can just about see every tooth she is smiling so big!

Food anyone?

Well, now Maja has decided that she is all done with baby food. She only wants what mom and dad are having, so that is what she gets...and boy is she messy! Maja loves food, she is such a good eater. One of her favorites is spaghetti, as you can imagine that is quite a messy meal...as you can see! She spends lots of time in the sink now, especially after popcicles on a hot day! I love watching her try all the new foods and when she loves them she will definately let you know...this night she ate a whole bowl of spaghetti!

Into everything!

Well, it is official...Maja is into everything! Not only has she totally mastered the art of crawling, she has her own adapted crawl that helps her move even faster across the room! She also is beginning to take her first steps! She will be walking before we know it!

Life at the cabin!

We got to spend part of the week up at Pete's families cabin...it was Maja's first time at the cabin! We had a blast...the weather was great and we got to spend a lot of time on the boat, which was nice for a change! We also got to spend a lot of time with Pete's side of the family, which is always a BLAST...we are so lucky to be Henslins!