Lulu and Megan's Birthday

 Maya's friend Lulu had a joint party with her school mate Megan. It was a recycle theme, and it was amazing.  Here is Maya at one of 2 craft tables, using all recycled and repurposed materials, which she LOVED.  Chloe, also in this picture, is Megan's big sister. She was assisting at the craft tables.  See the recycle sticker she has on?  They made those so only the party goers could hit the recycle truck.  Inside the pink heart it said "LULU AND MEGANS 4TH BIRTHDAY"  I mean it was awesome!

 This is Maya and Lulu the birthday girl!

The best part was they rented a recycle truck, so the kids could get in and play around as much as they wanted. Maya was in heaven.  Its just like the sanitation open house in June.

Happy Birthday Grampa!

 Making some frosting

 The finished product: Peanut butter cupcakes, cream cheese frosting, crunchy bananas, and rainbow sprinkles

Decorating together.

January Beach Days

Maya and I hit the beach on mornings I don't work.  It's chilly for so-cal, but we bundle up an love every minute of it. It's usually the surfers and us. It's wonderful.

shojin

 maya and I went for some vegan sushi (I know, right?!!??) at Shojin in culver city.  I wasn't a huge sushi fan even when I wasn't vegan, but this place was AMAZINGGGGGG!.  Above are crispy rice cakes, with housemade cheese, and the BEST carmelized onions I've ever eaten.

This is the Pirates of the Crunchy roll, and it has corn flakes on top, avo inside,  and yummy sauces all over. Another stellar dish.

One more from the mermaid party!

This was the craft the kiddos got to make, mermaid crowns for the girls, pirate hats for the boys.  Maya wears hers all the time.

Happy Monday!

I dont know what to say.  Shes so adorable.  I dont know how many more colors and patterns she could be wearing, but it makes sense to her, so go for it.

4 year check up

Maya had her yearly physical. Here she is getting her ears tested.  Amazingly, they a work perfectly, though you would never know by how poorly she listens to me! She is healthy and strong, the doctor was pleased. She did mention that Maya only gained 1lb since her last physical, which is ok, but a bit unusual for her.  Nothing to worry about.  She had 1 vaccine, oh, and I forgot to mention, an ear infection.

Mermaid Party

This is Maya's favorite guy, Ethan

 She loved the special sign they made for her, but the letters were at all different levels, which was a bit problematic for her. She likes everything lined up.

There were glitter tattoos too! Here she's showing off her dual colored heart, and Mermaid.
The party was a great success. Maya had a WONDERFUL time, and thats all that really matters.  There were crafts, and games, and singing and lots of fun things to play with.  The staff was just lovely too. She actually sat down and ate which never happens.  We did all gluten free vegan snacks, and the usual mini donuts for dessert.