My Year in Review

Oh my stars!  I can't believe that 2012 is (almost) over and 2013 is on its way in..

What a great year it has been, for what I saw of it, anyways!

2012 brought so many wonderful new memories for me!  I emerged from my nine-month hibernation into this great, big world and met Mama and Daddy for the first time!  I also got to meet all of my very special family members and many, many new friends for the first time too.
I've also learned to do so many wonderful things in the past 8 months like roll over, sit up, eat real food, play, clap, and 'talk' (to name a few).
I have had so, so, so many wonderful adventures and I've visited lots of new places (Michigan, Kansas City, Cincinnati).  And I've had a few first real heartaches too..

But, Mama and Daddy tell me that there will always be good things and bad things that happen in life, but that the good always far outweigh the bad.
They say that I should always stay happy and look for the good in all people and that I should try my best to do good things and help others because this is the way it should be.  Right now all I can really do is give out smiles, and I do that often, so I am trying my best to be a good listener!!
No matter what, the good and the not so good, 2012 was a great year.  I mean, how could it not be?!

To all of my family and friends, may you have love, good health, and good fortune in the new year.  You all mean so much to me and I couldn't be more grateful for all of your tremendous love and endless support.  Although I can't talk just yet, I think you can see my happiness, gratitude and love for life just by seeing all of my smiles each and everyday!

For those who have gone away in 2012, we all miss you so much, but I know that you are still here impacting our lives through your wonderful spirit and showing us love through the memories you have left for us.  We will always have you in our hearts.

I hope that you had a great 2012 and that 2013 is even better.  I just cannot wait to see what 2013 has in store for me!!  I'm going to crawl soon, and then I will be 1 year old..oh, I can hardly wait for all of my new adventures!!

Many, many, many happy adventures to you as well.  Let's all strive to do good things and be nice to each other this year.  I know we will all make a real difference.

Lots of hugs and smooches!
Maggie Shae, signing off for the last time in 2012...
Stay tuned for more of my adventures in 2013!

If you can't read it, my sign says: 

Happy New Year! 

All the best to you and yours!

Happiness, good fortune & lots of love

12-12-12

Happy Holidays!
I'm officially another month older today.  How exciting!
Here's a fun fact: the next time something like 12-12-12 happens I'll be 89 years old!

Here is an update on all things Maggie Shae:
*I am sleeping on my belly more and I can almost get myself to sleep now (that is, if I want to!)
*I do things with purpose and I know what I want!
*I practice turning pages in books, but mainly just to put them in my mouth...
*I love to practice feeding myself with a spoon, but I usually just end up feeding my shirt
*I love songs being sung to me (I'm a Little Teapot is a new favorite)
*I 'post up' on my tummy, raise my toosh and kick my legs to get things that are out of reach, I think soon I will be crawling!  If I can't get to it I just maneuver my way over by rolling and stretching..I am so smart!
*I LOVE looking out the front window at the cars, people and dogs below.  Sometimes I wave to Daddy when he goes to work.
*Here are just a few of my favorite books: Horton Hatches the Egg, Peek-A-Boo Baby, In the Woods (my very own family book), It's Time to Sleep, My Love, and any Sara Gillingham books (thanks for the whole set Aunt Brandy and The Rys clan!)
*I talk...a lot
*I can turn on my mobile in my crib all by myself (I did it this morning for the very first time!)
*I am over 26 inches and I now weigh over 16 lbs - I'm getting big!


Grammy
Last weekend Grandma came to Chicago for a visit!  We had such a wonderful time and we all were so excited to see her!
We hugged and laughed, and I loved pulling on her hair (I don't know, it's my new thing).
On Friday night we went to the Zoo Lights at the Lincoln Park Zoo and it was so colorful and magical.  I loved it! What a way to start the celebration of my very first Christmas.
On Saturday Mama spent the day shopping downtown at the One of a Kind Show with Grandma, Nana, Aunt Katie, Celeste and Patty J while I spent time with Daddy.  Then, that night, we wrapped presents and I snuggled with Grammy.
Sunday was the mother of all wondrous days...I got to open up my very first Christmas present!!!
This gift thing is awesome.....and now I hear about this Santy Claus guy who comes and brings me more presents?! I have no words.

For now, just feast your eyes on this: 

Concentrate...I can do it.. 

Yay! Just what I always wanted!!

Here I am playing in my new baby play-pen..

Um, I mean, Discovery Sounds Activity Garden

Thanks Grandma!

The holidays are such a wonderful and special time of the year.
It's so nice to get to see all of the people that I love.
And for those I don't get to see, I love you very much and you're always in my heart.

Have a very special holiday!

xoxo, 

Maggie Shae (& Family)

Here I am, a little Christmas elf, with Mama, Daddy and our Charlie Brown tree