Halloween Festival in La Jolla

I went to my very first Halloween Festival this weekend. Mom says I am dressed as a Biker dude in case you can't tell. We went with Rory and her family to kickin' festival at the La Jolla Rec Center which was a awesome. I started laughing as soon as we got there and was able to look through the fence to see all that was going on. My dad was the only grown up of all the people there who was dressed up. No one quite know what he was, but it was a great excuse to dress up. Rory and I were able to ride real live ponies. As soon as I sat on the horse I said "MOOO" really loudly. Okay okay. I was so excited I got a little mixed up. I got it right the next time. I got to dance to music, play in the sand, and run around practicing my fake laugh which I do a lot these days. Hope you enjoy the pictures!

First Trip to Denver

My first trip to Denver to visit my mommy's extended family was a success. I once again loved the airports and was a champ on the flight both there and back. I looked at books and magazines, colored, and opened and closed the shade to the window for entertainment. I slept a ton too.

We stayed with my Aunt Jane (my Bubie's sister) and met my Bubie and her other sister (Aunt Barbara) in Denver for a visit. My Aunt lives right across the street from an amazing park. She had a broom, which I took to the park daily to sweep the sand and leaves.

In the past month, I have learned that everyone is called a special name. For example, Bubie is "Bubu" and Grandpa is "Ga Ga." I did my best for my Aunt Jane and Aunt Barbara ("ja" and "bawa.") My Aunts spoiled me rotten with toys and books. My Aunt Jane even set up a special little cupboard just for me with all kinds of fun things inside which I regularly emptied out before trying to get in and out of the doggie door or pull vases off of the tables. My Aunt Jane and cousin Nick have a beautiful and incredibly smart white German shepherd. The first day I met him, I was sooo excited. He is timid around newcomers, but he let me hand him a ball and jumped around barking at me treating me like a puppy. However, once I came inside it was a different story. I guess my 24 pound physique was a bit intimidating for him, as he hid from me the entire visit, and even shook when I came around. When I was sleeping, he came in and hung around, but as soon as he heard me wake up in my room, he was outside hiding as fast as you can imagine.

I met so many cousins this weekend! I met my Great Bubie, my Great Great Aunt and Uncle, my bubie's first cousins, my mom's second cousins, and my second cousins once removed-whatever that means. I spent two days with my cousin Eva, who is an active little sprite just like me. Boy can she climb. I saw her climb on top of dining room table. Maybe it is a coincidence, but my mommy can't get me down from our table since we got home. Here we are playing at her house. I thought I could dance. You should see her dance. She uses her arms and even dances while she plays a harmonica. My mommy says we have a harmonica at home for me to try. Cool!We went to the mall to a really fun play area where all of the climbing structures were made to look like breakfast foods. I met my cousin Mya who is 2 and 1/2 years old and her mommy there. She speaks in complete sentences and is so smart! I didn't get to pose in any pictures with her because I had a meltdown prompting our departure before mommy could break out the camera. Here I am on a fried egg and a waffle, before things started to unravel when I got a little tired.

I am walking very well and even running now. I had a really fun outing to the Children's museum in Denver where everything is geared towards kids and I could run around and get into everything without breaking anything. They had a great climbing area for toddlers, a Railroad room, an arts and crafts area, a real live fire truck to climb in, and so much more. Mommy couldn't get many good pictures because I kept moving too fast, but here are a couple.
Well, it was a really fun trip. I loved staying at my Aunt Jane's house and loved to be the center of attention while my Aunts, Bubie, Cousin, and mommy looked on. I have been going through some serious separation anxiety this past month again. I don't like it when my mommy leaves, especially when we are out of town. I told her she may not go to take a shower or go to the bathroom without me. I even got very angry with her when she made me take a picture with my Bubie and Aunts as I thought she was trying to leave me. Mommy said this picture is a perfect portrayal of the past month.

I loved Denver and can't wait to go back again. Boy did I miss my daddy though. Since my daddy works upstairs, I let my mom know I miss him by pointing up and saying "dada" with longing (a slightly whiny voice). I did that repeatedly in Denver. I loved talking to him on the phone and hearing his voice. When I saw him at the airport to pick us up, I had a huge smile and didn't need my mommy at all for the whole time we were there...until we got home of course.

Cute Pictures and More Happy Days

I visited my first amusement park last weekend when we went to Belmont Park for my big Cousin Grey's 7th birthday. It was sooo much fun! Here I am with my Aunt Traci and Uncle Ken.
My Mommy took me on a boat ride, which she thought was the most boring thing in the universe. I liked it!
I took my first Carosouel ride. I got to ride my favorite animal, a "c" "c" "c" cat!
My mom has been taking me out to a lot of fun places this summer. I overheard her saying something about "getting out my energy" so that I sleep better for my naps. Whatever. As long as we go fun places like this where I can see a fountain, I'm happy!I got to wear my fancy duds to a party one night. I love my hawaiin shirts.
My mommy says that my runny nose from my cold does nothing to detract from my cuteness in this picture as I pose in my daddy's ball cap. I am a cutie!