On Australia Day! Cute outfit, no? 
And showing off her sweet mohawk-like ‘do. And her tired-looking Mama. I’m pretty sure I looked exactly this way this time a year ago. Except back then I had a 1 week old newborn, and a really good excuse to look this tired. Right now, I’m not sure exactly what’s going on!
On Sunday Mayana went to her buddy Willow’s first birthday party. Willow is the daughter of two of my school mates. It was a bit belated; Willow is actually 11 days older than Mayana. Mayana LOVED hanging out with all Willow’s little friends – she is very much a social butterfly. She was particularly taken with Callum, the son of another of school friend- and he with her. They all had a great time together.
Three school buddies and their three babies: Nick & Willow, Me & Mayana, Danielle & Callum. 
Mayana & Callum.
Gorgeous Mayana Berry in her beautiful new outfit from Aunty Penny… how adoreable is it!!?
Today Mayana and I went over to our friend Kelsie’s house. She has the most awesome playground at her house, including a fabulous tunnel and slide and ball pit. A ball pit that Mayana didn’t want to leave!
My gorgeous Mayana Berry celebrated her first birthday on Monday the 18th. We had a fantastic party in the park on the weekend, and Little Miss was very spoiled and blessed. Pop over to my other blog for more details of the day.
Here are some special edition photos from the occasion…
Mayana & Kelsie
Mayana walking
Mayana & Tante Lexi
Mayana getting ready for cake
Mayana enjoying her cake
Mayana & Tante Bethanie
Four generation photo: Mayana, me, my mum & my nanna.
Before our trip to Perth, we had a flying visit to Mundubbera for my cousin’s baby shower. Mayana got some early Christmas presents, and loved hanging out with her Great Nanna, Great Poppy, and Great Aunt Nelly.
Opening her first Christmas present ever, from Great Aunt Nelly … it was….
A fairy costume! She loves it, and looks super duper adorably cute in it.
On our first night, we didn’t have a cot for Mayana to sleep in, so we made a little nest for her on the floor. She slept well in it, but must have got off for a little play before she went to sleep. When we went to check on her before bed, this is where we found her.
There were five ‘Jack’’s outside Nanna’s door, much to Mayana’s delight. She spent a lot of time at the glass doors, teasing them.
Sleeping with her cute little bottom in the air.
Lovin’ her Great Poppy!! He got lots of snuggles.
And her Nanna.
We spent Saturday afternoon with some of my cousins. Well, my mum’s cousin’s wife and their kids. Meh. Cousins.
Flynn is 5, and Micah is nearly 2. Flynn looooves Peter. Micah looooves Mayana. Or My-narnie as he calls her.
They had the best time together… climbing the stairs (and giving their mothers heart-attacks in the process), jumping on the trampoline and splashin’ in the tub.
Looking forward to the next play-time guys!!!
Ps… Did you notice Mayana’s groovy shorts?? I whipped them and another similar pair up for her on Saturday morning, as well as some cute pyjamas!
Before I start with the photos… I just want to announce that I’m particularly proud this evening because my gorgeous daughter did her very first wettie on the potty!! She got lots of claps and cheers, and seemed very happy with herself. So clever!!!
She is seeming like such a big girl lately. She’s still pint-sized, but she acts so toddlerish, it’s a bit scary actually! Last night we were at our church connect group Christmas party. Mayana got into my bag and pulled one of her wipes out, and spent a good portion of the evening cleaning our friend’s tiles and coffee tables. She’s got a thing with doing this at the moment, and cleans any available surface. It’s not so cute however when she ‘cleans’ her highchair tray with her vegemite toast.
She sat there next to the big kids for nearly 15 minutes just watching Madagascar. That’s a long time for a 10.5 month old!
How cute is that!?
