Flowery Sunday

We had a VERY fun day today. We were planning on going wildflower hunting and then Mommy read that it was going to be very windy (15-25 mph winds), so we decided to go to Malibu instead. Then, at the last minute, a neighbor told Mommy that the flowers were close to peak, so we went anyway. It was beautiful from the car, but I only went out once because it was SO windy.

We saw California poppies and coreopsis.

And lupine (the purple flower)

And, then on the way back, we stopped at McDonald's for my first time at the Playplace. Mommy was thinking about Leigh's story of going there with Sonia, but we really HAD to go somewhere because I was getting antsy in the car. It was too windy to just hang outside and we didn't know where there was a park, so the Playplace it was. And, I had a blast. (If you want to see last year's pictures, click on "wildflowers" under the tags on the right. This year, we went to a different area so there wasn't as much orange. We might just have to venture back next weekend if it is less windy!)

Then, shortly after we got home, Bryon and Safia came to visit and we went to our neighbor's house to celebrate Michael's birthday! Here are "the guys" barbecuing.

And, me eating corn

And, here's Safia! She was so sweet with me and fun to play with.

A little art before dinner...

The birthday boy and his sweet wife, Lisa

And a beautiful flower from Lisa's garden as the centerpiece. Very fragrant. A lovely end to a wonderful day.

Sunny Saturday, Finally

What an amazing day in sunny Southern California. We started the day waiting for Mommy to get her hair done.

And, then, Mommy, Grandma and I went for a bike ride to the Santa Monica Pier and I rode on the Carousel.

Then, we played in the sand at the beach and stopped at the playground on the way home.

Tomorrow, we are going to chase some wildflowers. Stay tuned.

More Fun with Nyla, NannyG and Grandma

Library time...

The Nyla and Gigi Piano Recital

It's Cold in LA....What to do?

Go To the Zimmer Children's Museum.

We rode in an airplane and an ambulance (ambulance below)

Went grocery shopping and had a delicious meal.

Did somersaults on the mats and played with the abacus and mirrors

Spelled my name on the Community Bulletin board

Played with the water way

Went to the Bagel Cafe for another snack

And, then conked out at the REAL Chinese Restaurant we went to after the museum.

Meeting ELMO

Right before this video, I shyly waved and said "Hi". Then, Mommy got the video rolling. If you look closely in the video, you can see at the very beginning I am waving my hand.

Grandma's Here and ELMO!

Grandma arrived yesterday from South Carolina. Unfortunately, she didn't bring Grandpa with her as he is busy toiling away with taxes....or is he really just watching basketball?

This morning, we started off the day wandering the neighborhood for the community yard sale. We were going to participate, but couldn't get it together. Instead, we visited and I bought a $1 sweater from Rebecca and Isabella.


We decided to go to Hollywood and Highland for the Sesame Street/Elmo exhibit. I was a little tired when we arrived and didn't even get out of my stroller for Hooper's Store.

I had to reenergize my body with peas (and avocado). Grandma and I watched an Elmo video while I snacked.

I saw Grouch....

And, then ELMO!

At first, I waved and said "Hi", but then I wasn't sure what to make of this huge red furry monster (see video above)

I got a little scared...

But, we got back in line and saw him again and I started to warm up...

And, even offered him some of my rice cake.

When we went to leave, I started kissing the monsters...

and Ernie...

After Elmo, I rode the escalators

And, we went to Pizzeria Mozza again. This time, I was awake the entire time and actually had some pizza and some yummy caprese salad. Mommy was so busy making sure I didn't fall off my chair that we don't have any food pictures to share our dining experience.

After lunch, Grandma, Mommy and I took a walk or in this case, a run...

And, I got tired and started crawling...

What a fun day!

Pea Soup for Sweet Pea

This video was taken a few weeks ago, but Mommy just found it...