The Maka's

SnOw DaZe

2010-01-10T08:08:00.000-08:00

Since it has been awhile (as usual) since I've posted...there is alot to say...but I guess I will let the pictures do some of the talking....we have had two snow days (no work...just enjoying time at home with the family) and we were able to spend some time outside as well... ALso, we went to see the train display downtown that is set up every Christmas. Rajiv absolutely loved it and didn't want to leave. Will update some more pics hopefully soon...Happy 2010 everyone! :-)

Pumpkin Patch....

2009-10-24T18:27:00.000-07:00

Once again, as usual, it has been awhile since I updated my blog...but here I am...on a beautiful, chilly fall evening typing away......for all two of you out there who read it...I will do my best to do a "quick pic update"......

Today we went to Shaw Farms, out in Milford area. We took pictures, let Raji have fun exploring and rode a hayride around the farm...He wore his little Lion costume...and although it was a VERY chilly, breezy afternoon he was the only one who kept warm....We had a lot of fun, so much so that little man was asleep about five minutes into the car ride home :)

Marcina's Arrival!

2009-09-06T13:17:00.000-07:00

Andrew's younger sister, Marcina, has finally arrived! After months of waiting, she flew into Indianapolis airport....all the way from PNG.... and we were so excited to finally see her! She is going to school at GBS and is really enjoying it so far....we spend most weekends together and have been having a lot of fun hanging out, laughing, and experiencing many funny moments :) Here are some recent pics.....

Another summer day has come and gone away.....

2009-08-08T18:18:00.000-07:00

Well, summer for me is drawing to a close. I will be returning to work on monday morning, bright and early. I am excited and at the same time a bit sad to leave my guys behind...b.c I know I won't be spending as much time with them. We have had a great summer...with trips to the zoo, parks, hikes, lake, and various other summer fun....but all good things have to come to an end, right? These are a few pics of some various things we did this past week or two. Andrew and I got to go out on a date to Cadillac Ranch, and have an evening to ourselves....and some of the other pics are of our little family zoo trip as well as a hike at a local park on a beautiful day. Hope everyone is having a great summer!

Tis the summer to be jolly......

2009-06-27T19:27:00.000-07:00

Here are just a few pictures of our little family. We are keeping busy...although it is going to slow down now that I am done work until August...*wheewww...

We are all doing well...Rajiv just had his second birthday and has officially entered his terrible twos...yes...tantrums, the flushing of misc. items down the toilet, the coloring of the walls, the tipping of the full garbage cans, and not to mention the emptying of the assorted drawers and cupboards. We truly have our hands full...and are loving every minute of it (well...mostly...there were a few times that........well....)

Enjoy the pics and I will try to post more before a year is up! Have a great summer!

a picture's worth a thousand words....:)

2008-09-09T15:37:00.000-07:00

Fun in the Sun...

2008-08-06T21:17:00.001-07:00

Fav. Summer Shots

2008-07-28T16:57:00.001-07:00

Birthday...

2008-07-28T16:45:00.000-07:00

It has, once again, been a VERY long time since I've actually had a chance to set down and write an entry....we have had a busy summer with work schedules, visits, you name it- we've had it...but now that I have a few moments free I thought I would sit down and write a quick update. Last month was Rajiv's 1st birthday...it was great- he had a fun time anyway- Mommy and Daddy didn't have such a fun time cleaning up, but all in all it was worth it. We had an open house for friends and family to stop by and we took a LOT of pictures, only a few of which I will include today. July has been fun- Rajiv loves to swim and we've taken him to the lake a few times now. Andrew and I also had our first water tubing experience- which was an...experience....
And we are now looking forward to the fall with all of its busyness. Love to all my friends and family out there! Hope you are having a wonderful summer!

UPDATE!

2008-05-15T18:08:00.000-07:00

Ok, so it has been FOREVER since I updated my little blog here...and sooo much has happened over the past month and a half...or two...or three...or however long it has been....
First, Andrew's mom came and visited us. SHe flew in from Papua New Guinea and stayed with us about a month. It was a lot of fun and she was such a huge help to us. Rajiv loved her and bonded with her immediatly....it was so hard to see her leave. She is a wonderful person and hopefully we see her again soon.
Next on the list, I am now doing a job I ABSOLUTELY LOVE! (For the first time in the history of my life...hahah) I am teaching in Cincinnati Public Schools...third grade assistant...and its awesome...
hmmm...other than that we are keeping busy...Rajiv is a full time job in itself...he is very proficient at crawling...pulling himself up to things and breaking, ripping, pulling apart, and eating whatever he can get his chubby little hands on. A lot of fun, but a lot of work. So far there is no room in the house that hasn't seen his destruction...but he makes us laugh and is worth every moment of chasing and picking up after....
well....I had better turn in...early morning tomorrow! HOpe everyone out there in blogger world is doing wonderful...feel free to email or call anytime! Love to all!

some of our recent adventures....

2008-03-30T13:21:00.000-07:00

he's in there....somewhere.... yup..that's him

It has been awhile since my last post....(*cough cough...ok, ok....a very long while...) Things have been quite busy here...and between sickness and finals....and the usual mundane tasks...I have not had a minute to write...So here goes. Not a lot of important things happening really, we all seem to have a sickness rotation. One will get sick, and during their reckovery another one will catch it, and so it goes.....Rajiv has yet to get over his little runny nose, and I feel sorry for him, we went to the doctor on friday and got some meds (which I hate to give him, but want him to get better...so I have no choice) and so we are hoping that improves things....
Other than that we are doing great....doing the usual...this family friday (yes, every friday is family friday...it's a tradition here in the Maka household...) anyhoo...this friday we went to not only the doctor's office, but also to the new IKEA, I managed to snap a few shots...and here are a couple of Rajiv in his "Pod". Enjoy :)

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2008-03-11T18:51:00.001-07:00

Instead of writing an actual blog entry, I thought the above posted comic encompassed my sentiments exactly....Happy tuesday to all :)

The Sounds of Sunday....

2008-03-09T09:45:00.000-07:00

Today was definitely not a typical sunday in the Maka household...first of all, outside is still very much a winter wonderland...as a result, church was delayed...which was fine, we all woke up, started getting ready, and about 30 mins before walking out the door, we realized that we had neglected to set our clocks ahead, thus missing service entirely....

So, we are spending another day at home. Andrew loves playing the guitar, and Rajiv loves "playing" it too....I loved this picture of them, so I decided to post it....

Hope everyone is having a great day! Sing a song...it's sunday :)

friday....

2008-03-07T18:38:00.000-08:00

Today we awoke to ice and snow...the winter weather is hanging on with all its might! We are snowed in...but having fun...it's nice in a way not to really have anything to do!

Things are going well...we recently purchased a car...and took some photos...as you can tell from the pictures, these of course were taken when the weather was warmer....It is amazing what a week can do :)

Here are a few pics....enjoy!

Today...

2008-03-05T17:31:00.000-08:00

Ah, yet another busy day. I woke up to a cold, rainy day.....which was rather depressing considering a couple days before the weather was around 70 or so....I am ready, lets restate that: MORE than ready for the spring weather! I am done with the jackets and boots...and ready to break out the T-shirts and sandals....sunny days please come quickly :)
But, enough of my whining about the climate...in other news...we are doing great. I am still in school, hoping to be done before too long. I go to school from 8am-1pm and then Andrew works from 3pm-2am- so we keep very busy!! Weekends are always the best, we call them our "family days" we just get to spend quality family time, and do fun things together...
Rajiv is growing so much everyday it seems! He is now almost 9 months old, and keeps us busy. He has two teeth which he uses as much as he can, and has most recently discovered how to cause havoc....he gets into everything! (Which is hard to believe considering he can't even walk yet)....but he is alot of fun. His newest game is "pattycake" you start singing and he will clap his hands, he is so proud of himself. He is a happy, yet demanding little man...and a daddy's boy. He has so much of Andrew's personality and his expressions tend to mimic his daddy's.
We love our little guy so very much, and he brings so much joy to our lives. No matter what the weather, he is "our little sunshine..."

New Pics of Rajiv

2008-03-05T16:48:00.001-08:00

After his bath....

Another Sunny Day..

2008-01-14T14:49:00.000-08:00

It's our first blog post! I have been advised to start this blog to keep others updated on our family and what's been happening in our lives...
Currently we are doing well. Recently moved, and working hard at life. Andrew is working for a pharmacutical company and I am going back to school to be a paralegal. (this should be complete in a few months with my credits from my previously obtained degree.) We are just trusting and praying that all goes well. Rajiv, our most recent addition to the family is as active as ever, and keeps us busy.
Well, that's all for now. I will write more later....love to all! :)

*The Maka's*

** SnOw DaZe **