Skip to my Lou

Maya's favorite song is Skip to my Lou these days. Thought I would give you a little window into our nighttime dance routine.

Bangs

After months of fighting with Maya to keep her hair clips in, I decided it was time to cut bangs. I can't believe how nice it is to always see her beautiful green eyes! Thought I would show off the new look.

John home, Getty and Santa Monica all in one weekend!

Aunt Jeannine here for my last post.
It has been a very busy rest of the week! John came home from his 24 hour flights to Asia and back touring with Natalie Cole.

Maya was very happy to see him! And so were we!!

Then Anna, Maya and I went to the Getty to see where Uncle Jeremy works. Nice digs!

We were styling in our shades.

Maya LOVED the fountains. A water baby she is for sure!

Watching the bees. The flowers I liked. Maya was all about the bees.

Then we were to go meet Uncle Jeremy.. the look of wonder on her face thinking about "eremy."

And there he is! Far in the distance, like a model from some GQ magazine.

Maya liked Jeremy's shades better than her own. We did too! Check out that reflection!!

And loved singing songs and clapping with Jeremy at lunch in the beautiful cafe that only those who are in the know know about. We are now in the know.

And, after a long day, Maya struggled to make it home without falling asleep...for if she did, nap time would be forever ruined. Such a trooper this one! She made it all the way home before falling asleep. (This shot very reminiscent of a photo taken of John and I sleeping in the car as kids.)

Then after nap, the first painting day ever! Maya had so much fun mixing all the colors together as she painted while Aunt Jeannine ran around trying to get pictures of the parrots that fly overhead here at dusk.

Then, on Saturday, we drove to Santa Monica. The swings were a big hit with everyone. Maya even remembered when Ye-ye pushed her on the swings in this very park months ago.

And Anna, one hot mama, looked very LA in her shades.

Then we walked the Santa Monica Pier. Very exciting.One little girl in one very big world.

And rode the rides. Maya wasn't sure to trust this rocking car.. perhaps if it were a horse.

Great family shot!

Another great pic! Yes, I am wearing a coat. At the water with the clouds it was a bit chilly. I did not say cold, I said chilly. :)

Maya and her water. Aunt Jeannine was also in heaven, but my hair does not blow in the wind as well as this photogenic one.

And walk back we go, with one very tired Maya, who actually let daddy push her in the stroller for once!

And this time on the ride home, she had Mommy to tickle her, encouraging her slap happy state of mind.

And after all that, we are all ready for bed!

Much love ~Jeannine

More pics of Maya and her Aunt Jeannine

Aunt Jeannine here again..
I had so many pics that were just too good not to share. I thought while Maya is napping (or trying to nap, she is actually in her crib talking to her baby right now, singing songs and making up sentences) I would post a few more pics... in no particular time order.

Maya too cool for school with her shades, her baby, her rice cake and her "driver" pushing her in the stroller.

Bob's Big Boy with Mama and Aunt Jeannine!! A little bit of the west brought to the mid-west. (I was upset they did not have Slim Jims.)

Giving Kisses to Mama.

Hanging with Aunt Jeannine, doing the Proulx smile, mouth wide open!

Reading books with Aunt Jeannine.

No caption needed. Just beautiful!

Hanging with Aunt Mary. Hi Aunt Mary!!

Checking under the swing.. how does this thing work?

Hey Aunt Jeannine! Wanna come swing? .. or in Maya terms.. "Neen! Up?"

And tubby, tubby, tubby tub! Loving the tub!! Life is good.

Daddy, John, is home tonight.. I am sure there will be more to post this weekend! ;)

~Jeannine

Aunt Jeannine's Visit Continues

Aunt Jeannine here again.

I now understand why Anna no longer updates the Blog every other day. Turns out life with an almost two year old is very, very busy!!! :)

On top of the usual everyday playing outside in the backyard with the various plastic toy replicas of grown-up machines, there are outside the house activities too.. like the Symphony!For kids! Held at Disney Hall in downtown LA, this place is very, very high up and we were at the top! I must admit I got a little dizzy.

Maya, though, was enthralled with the whole experience...

And had fun with "Mom, friend" Elizabeth and her "baby, Abbey", who was such a bit hit that every baby is now named Abbey.

Both Maya and I were enamored with the huge rose fountain outside the hall. Loving that water.. no matter where it is or what form it comes in.

Elizabeth and baby Abbey had visited the day before and I got such a great pic that I had to post it.

There was also a visit with the Aunt Mary, Michael, Wendy and their boys, Logan and Bannon. I got a taste of Marty's famous cooking and was not disappointed. That was the best steak I've had in years! Maya loved it too, she had three slices and had a very full belly.

There have also been the lovely trips to the park, which sometimes gets taken for granted here. The weather has just been great and I have loved it sooo much. Traffic aside, I can see why people move out here!!! (It's 28 degrees with 50 mph winds in Michigan today.)

Maya has become quite the Cali girl, working out on her walk. She pushed the stroller the whole way home from the park, about 8 blocks! I can only imagine what her little arms must have felt like after that.

But, luckily after bath that night, Jeremy came for a visit! All pain was gone once her "ermey" was there. I am proof that Maya does indeed talk about Jeremy all the time. I think it's just for the car. Sweet ride!

And,, I promised video of Maya, here is the thing I was most impressed with, she is writing with markers Aunt Mary gave her, putting the tops on and off by herself, knows her colors and has so much fun writing each day. This video was from before John left.

John will be home tomorrow from his big trip with Natalie Cole. I am sure life will continue to be busy and fun here in LA. I got another week on my trip here and am looking forward to more sunshine, walks with Maya and talks with Anna and John.

Much love ~Jeannine (aka: Ne-Ne, Aunt Neen, Ah Neen and Jaa-neen)

Hi everyone! ~ It's Aunt Jeannine!

We are having a great time here in LA. I am in town watching Maya while John goes on his tour of Asia with Natalie Cole. ( Go John! Safe travels.)

I am having fun taking LOTS of pictures and since they are on my computer and we finally got me hooked up wirelessly to the net and I LOVE this blog when I am away from Miss Maya, I decided to go ahead and post them myself. Anna is busy with work, friends over, being a mom and getting John to the airport. (Go Anna!)

Maya showed me all her "tricks".. inluding playing the piano..

the sun was hitting just right so I got great pics of her 'twin' reflection in the piano gloss.

And showed me how she can draw with her "markas", markers. I didn' t believe Anna, but yes! Maya knows all her colors and names them all as she takes them out of the pack. She also puts the caps on and off the markers and draws circles and dots. "Dot. Dot. Dot" is now a favorite mantra as she draws. I have videos, but I'm not sure how to post them. I'll get Anna's help with that later.

We went to the park, Maya's favorite place

And having fun all around,, even with food in the mouth and a nose full of snot. ;) I didn't know how to delete this one after I saw she was spitting food. Ah, only what family could love!! That smile says it all. :)

And the beautiful Miss Maya in Sunny California style.

Who loves her daddy very much.

See ya soon John!

Sending love ~Aunt Jeannine