Arnies with the Family and the newest member of our family...meet French Fry

Sunday we had our annual family brunch with my Mom's side of the family. We had another awesome meal and a great time with the family. Mima came equipped with games and prizes of course. After Arnie's we headed to the beach to skip rocks, eat some ice cream and play in the sand. Since Sunday was Maya's official birthday, we did an extra special thing for her after lunch. We met up with Auntie Renee, Colton, Jerica and Emma at Build-a-bear. It was the first build-a-bear experience for Me, DJ and Maya. They are so great with kids and Maya had a great time on her birthday. She picked out the bear, picked out a heart for the bear, gave her bear a bath, picked out the clothes and gave the bear a name. Finding a name for Maya's sweet bear was the hardest part. After careful consideration she decided on "French Fry". It seemed to fit the bear perfect and we couldn't ask for a better name for Maya's new BFF. After all was said and done, Build a Bear sang Happy Birthday to our sweet girl.

DJ and Colton (they were missing the other member of their bromance Uncle Dave)

All the cousins with their ice cream. Please note, that Nae Nae is already to the cone and compared to how much Pres and Maya have. BTW they all started out with the same size ice cream scoop. Nae Nae may be small but the girl can eat some ice cream!

DJ with the girls

Bawa, Maya and Nae

I love that Maya and Nae are so opposites. One is petite, one is a little chunky, one has the dark hair dark eyes one is a little lighter in her coloring, one loves to throw sand and get dirty the other one freaks out if there is a speck of dirt anywhere on her body. Can you guess who is who?
Dang, that's one hot Bawa!

My Pregnant Sista's

Auntie Renee and Maya picking out an outfit


French Fry has got to have undies! Its just not ok when people don't wear undies!

The Birthday Girl!

Mama and Maya taking in the whole BB experience

Giving the Bear a bath

French Fry had to have some shades!

I'm telling you it was a family affair to pick the name for Maya's bear. Look how serious we all are! It was a big decision!

Still thinking.....

Maya wasn't too sure about the singing but it was the second day in a row with no nap so I think that played a part in her expression in these last two pictures.

Thank you so much to Mima for an GREAT brunch and Auntie Renee, Colton, Jerica and Emma for an awesome afternoon and helping us create a lasting memory. Our family (including French Fry) are so lucky to have you in our lives!