One Minute In The Life Of Maggie Dirks

This afternoon Maggie crawled up to me and said, "Daddy, I want to give everyone out there in cyberland a little taste of what I do everyday, because it's pretty dang exciting." So here's a little taste (one minute to be exact) of a day in the life of Maggie Dirks.

Christmas Maggie

This morning Maggie crawled up to me and said "Daddy, I have decided that since I don't have enough money to buy everyone gifts this year I would like to send myself around to the family." I was hesitant to allow such a thing a first, but then Maggie showed me this specially designed box she made, and she gave me a very elaborate demonstration as to how it would work. After much debate I was persuaded that Maggie's idea was quite holly, and jolly, and chalked full of yuletide spirit. So, keep your eye out for a Maggie sized package this Christmas season!
Brody & Maggie dawned their gamecock attire for the big USC vs. Clemson game. Unfortunately the gamecocks did not win that game, but the children looked fabulous regardless.
Maggie borrowed a USC jersey from her cousin Brody. Thanks for sharing Brodster!
Brody is quite the jokester...this is him doing an impression of uncle Peter.
Blue yo-yo to match blue eyes = fabulous!

Thanky Danky in VA Beach

We hope everybody had a greatastic turkey day. Here are a few pictures from the Dirks' thanky danky festivities.
Maggie met her cousin Brody FOR THE FIRST TIME!!!
Brody strikes a devastatingly seductive pose.
The Zaepfel Grands arrived at John & Christine's at exactly 11:53 a.m. Maggie is very sneaky, trying to abscond with Grandma's necklace without anyone noticing.
Maggie says, "Are you guys sure it's safe to be at the beach in November?"
On the way to the beach Maggie tells us the most amazing story about Eagle's eggs we've ever heard!

Thanks Suzanne...

We've been tagged by our friend Suzanne...this means you get to read a list of 8 random facts/habits about our family. So, here we go.

1- This is first and probaby most exciting. Last night Tyler and I ate dinner right beside Rick Flair at Zen asian fusion. WHOOO! While the night didn't go like this, here's how we wish it had. Picture this....Tyler and I seated next to Rick Flair....Tyler gets his spicy noodles placed in front of him on the table and he takes a bite...Tyler "WHOOO!!!"....Rick Flair looks over....Tyler "now that's spicy."
2-We have the cutest and happiest baby in the world, that has sort of learned how to wave...if the mood is right.
3-We watch on average 3-4 episodes of The Office each week (some may think this pathetic, but we think it is pretty cool). We have all the seasons sans this season on dvd, and we love it.
4-Tyler made banana and peanut butter pancakes this morning for breakfast. He has really stepped up his chef skills since becoming the RUF pastor at Johnson and Wales.
5-I (Carrie) have seen the following famous people in person...Keanu Reeves....Wayne Brady....Screech (from saved by the bell...yes he counts as famous)...Bono....Steven Tyler....Lenny Kravitz....John Stamos (?) (aka Uncle Jesse), Rebeccah Romain (?) (from Ugly Betty)...Stedman (Oprah's boyfriend)....Brittany Spears....Jimmy Buffet...and now Rick Flair baby...WHOOO! And, yes their are some very fun and exciting stories behind all these encounters.
6-Tyler and I are officially an "aunt" and "uncle" and Maggie a "cousin" all thanks to Brody Tyler.
7-We see dead people (when we watch the Sixth Sense)
8-I see the insides of peoples bodies farely often in the OR.

Tagged:
1-the Tylers
2-the Rhodes
3-the McCanns
4-the Kulps
5-the Hunts
6-the Dyers
7-the Howells
8-the Purdys

The rules:
1. Each player starts with eight random facts/habits about themselves.
2. People who are tagged need to write a post on their own blog (about their eight things) and post these rules.
3. At the end of your blog, you need to choose eight people to get tagged and list their names.
4. Don't forget to leave them a comment telling them they are tagged and reminding them to read your blog.

8 months old and lookin' good!

Today Maggie is the big 0.8, or something like that. Here are some shots from the day and the life of an 8 month old.
Play is critical at this time of life, and this pelican is oh so delicious. However, it makes a very obnoxious squeaky noise when Maggie chews on it, to me it is like nails on a chalkboard, but Maggie loves it.
Every 8 month old needs an impromptu visit from a grandfolk, in this case Grandma. The girls were so clever in planning matching sunday outfits.
And, what would an 8 month old do without a sporty new red coat? Look out Kansas we are ready for all the snow you can throw our way this Christmas.
Girlfriend time is critical at this time of life, check out these babes.
But, even more critical is precious daddy daughter time. I know, because I still have to get my quota on a regular basis.

Welcome Joshua Brody Tyler!

Our nephew is here! Check out this video of Maggie's adorable new cousin..
Congratulations Christine and John!

"From birth I have relied on you; you brought me forth from my mother's womb. I will ever praise you." Psalm 71:6

and I proudly stand up...

With the chaotic holidays fast approaching our sweet little Maggie has decided to step up her game. And what I mean by this is that she has taught herself some new moves, namely standing. Maggie showed us this amazing trick the other night when she tried frantically to flee from the evil clutches of the bathtub. Sadly that is not on video, but here she is pulling up in her crib. Note that the sock attached to the diaper was not planned (you can kind of make it out at the end). Warning to grandparents: have tissues available this is a tearjerker.