Happy New Year!

Last night, our friends came back again to visit and invited another friend over. While the adults were enjoying their Feast of the Seven Fishes, we played hard.

And, made chocolate chip cookies.

Here's our toast.

Mama's Birthday and More

Tuesday was Mama's Birthday. Nanny G helped me make this for Mama. We put it right on the front door for when she came home from work. We also put flowers all over the house. Mama was surprised! When Mama came home from work, I ran up to her and said "Happy Birthday, Mama" (ahhh....Mama melted). We went for a quiet dinner out....so quiet that I fell asleep (at 7). I had about two bites of my burger. Mama had a delicious lobster roll....hard to find them here in LA.

Here are a few pictures from school on Friday.

Then, on Friday night, we went over to Abbot Kinney/First Friday. We didn't go into the toy store because Santa was there and it was a mad house. But, we bumped into Zoe and Michael who had just come out from a visit with Santa.

We walked with them back toward the restaurant where we were going to have dinner to celebrate Mama's birthday again with Auntie Peri. I kept saying "I want to see her. I miss her" (about Auntie Peri). Unfortunately, our dinner reservation was at 7:30 and I fell asleep in my stroller at 7!! Luckily, our table had a couch as part of it and I was very comfortable for dinner.

Tree Hugging Music Lover

Tonight, we went to Tales and Toys to hear some music on First Friday. We saw Aliya! and her Mommy, Anne, there. After many songs, we walked up and down Abbot Kinney. Daddy bought dinner from one of the "trucks" and I hugged many trees. They even had a Grilled Cheese Truck!

On Friday morning, I went to the Farmers Market with Mommy and Daddy (before Chelsea woke up) and climbed a tree! It seemed like the entire city of Venice was there, or at least all the people Mommy and Daddy know.

Here I am with my "ponytail"

On Friday night, we went to Tales and Toys for First Fridays with Evan, Sofia and Zoe. We came back home afterward for yummy ribs with an Asian sauce. Yummy, Dada. Delicious.

Boy Kisses Girl; Boy Chases Girl

One of my boyfriend's, Mason....he never pulled this trick on me before.

First Friday - June

Last night, we went to First Fridays on Abbott Kinney. We started at Tales and Toys, the toy store that usually has some form of entertainment for kids, but they had a make your own sundae! I had a little ice cream and played a bunch. We then went in search of dinner and bumped into Elle and Mason on the sidewalk eating pizza. I stopped and shared some snacks with them until we continued on our way. Never did find dinner....Chez Allen tonight!

First Friday on Abbott Kinney -- Meet the Squeegees

At First Friday this month, we saw "Meet the Squeegees". We sang and danced and played music. Here I am with some maracas.
And feeding baby.

And, at dinner at 3 Square after the show.

A Few New Years Pics and Farmers Market Friday

New Years Pictures from our friends, Geri-Ann and Don:

My first toast!

This morning, we went to the Farmers Market. Before we left, I took a yogurt out of the refrigerator and wouldn't let Mommy put it back. So, Mommy loaded me up with a bib, blanket and some paper towels so that when I made a mess, we could clean it up and make my directorial debut.

My directorial debut...

The Venice Paparazzi took my picture with Daddy...

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First Fridays on Abbott Kinney

On Friday night, we walked over to Abbott Kinney for the First Friday festivities. On my way, I was admiring a black balloon and someone cut it off and gave it to me...

At Tales and Toys, a toy store on Abbott Kinney, they had a story teller who also sang some music. Here I am holding one of the store's babies and listening to the story... I met another little girl, Quinn and her Mommy. Quinn was born on August 30th!

I LOVED strolling the baby in the stroller. A stroller is now on my wish list. I almost wouldn't leave the store without it!

And, here are Lisa, Zoe and Michael, our neighbors, who joined us for the festivities! We went to Three Square Bakery for dinner and I had so much fun playing with Zoe.