See you soon!

Yesterday, we had a playdate/barbecue with friends we have known since Mama's days at LRN (2000).  Mystic was found by Anton on the streets of Long Beach and soon became part of Mama and Daddy's family.

Our friends are off to the "other coast", but we hope to spend time with them in Grandma and Grandpa's town Myrtle Beach where Deena's Dad lives and go with them to where Anton is from (South Africa) sometime in the next few years.

Thanks for the memories and looking forward to more.  Wishing you love and prosperity in your new ventures!

Our Valentine's Day

Lunch = heart shaped grilled cheese and heart shaped strawberry cream cheese sandwich

Gifts for my favorite teachers

I shared my Hello Kitty tat with Jordan

And a peace heart from my birthday party last weekend

Early morning bike ride

before school

Getting in the school van with my 3 braids (by my request)

This is the gift I made Mama and Daddy at preschool.

Our puppies

And, the card I made Daddy

Mystic and Baby Grace

After gymnastics yesterday, we took Mystic and Camille with us for a ride...


Baby Grace and me this week at the library!

Sleeping with Mystic

This morning, Mommy woke up to find me sleeping with Mystic. I am not sure if you can tell from these photos but we are actually touching.

Then, I rolled over...

Pictures From Father's Day Weekend

We started off some Father's Day fun last night playing in the tent, reading, hiding and playing chase. Daddy and Mystic had some cuddle time, too.

Then, this morning, I woke up and gave Daddy "The Daddy Book" by Todd Parr and he opened up other presents from NannyG and me.

Before going to the Farmer's Market, I spent some time with Mema and Pepa while Mama and Daddy went to visit Julie and Steven briefly....Here I am trying to keep up with Pepa at the Farmer's Market.

And, shopping for vegetables. I bought two green beans and a pepper. Daddy is trying to figure out what he can make with my purchases....a green pepper stuffed with green beans (well, 2)?

Mama's favorite, brussel sprouts (NOT!)

I got to ride two different horses today...

And, dance!

And, play with the ball with Daddy, Mema and Pepa. So much fun. All weekend, I threw the ball to Mema and Mama....I directed traffic. Made sure everyone was sitting in the right place.

Simpler Sunday

Today was a gorgeous day outside, so we tried to spend as much time outside as possible. First, we rode our bikes to Brentwood (about an hour ride) to go the Farmer's Market and have breakfast with Auntie Peri. It has been a LONG time since we have seen her. Mommy promised a horsie ride, but the market didn't have them this week, so we went to the park afterward instead. We were going to go to the carousel on the way home, but I fell asleep in my bike buggy.

Good thing, because when we got home Bryon and Safia had just arrived for a short visit. I played hide and seek with Safia again (I still need to learn to be quiet when I am hiding) and we played in the tent. Before they left, I coaxed EVERYONE (including Daddy, Bryon and Mystic (!)) into the tent. The picture above is Safia and Mystic taking a nap. Mystic sure seems to do a lot of napping....or maybe below, she is sunbathing with our neighbor, Elle.

Then, this afternoon, we hung out in front of our neighbors with two sets of neighbors. Daddy brought out my new yard sale table and chair set ($5!) so that we had a place to sit on the curb. We are probably going to put the new table and chairs in the "screened in porch" of my $3 yard sale two room tent. Who knew you could have a two room house with a place to dine for $8??

Sunday Afternoon....Avoiding Doing Taxes

In an effort to avoid putting together our tax information for Grandpa, we went to Mary's house and played ring around the rosie while Mystic and Camille guarded the yard, I mean napped.

Gigi, The Dog Walker

I think they like me!

Either that, or they are trying to tell me that this is "their space"