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.

Biking and Horseriding

Today, we went for a long bike ride along the beach to the Santa Monica Pier and beyond. We stopped at the carousel so that I could ride the "Orses". I rode once with Mommy and once with Daddy and of course, with my friend, Zoe.

After the Carousel, we went to Bubba Gump Shrimp for lunch.

Can you believe the table we had? It was a GORGEOUS day. To my east coast friends, come visit!

More Teeth...."Push".....Ready to Cook

I keep forgetting to mention that I have gotten molars and other additional teeth between my front teeth and my molars. Mommy isn't sure how many because I refuse to fully open my mouth to show her.

On another note, lately, I use my word "Push" when Mommy or Daddy are sitting in a chair that I want to sit in. I push on them and say "Push" until they get out of the way so that I can sit there. I also pull on Mommy and say "Push" if I am trying to get her to come with me. I guess I haven't learned the opposite of push yet.

I have also been caught this week putting Os (Trader Joe's form of Cheerios) and kibble from Mystic and Camille's bowls into the toaster oven (that is not plugged in!) sitting in the pantry. I then close the toaster door and start pushing buttons. I think I am going to follow in Daddy's cooking footsteps so that Mommy NEVER has to cook.

Weekend Videos -- Dance Party and Riding the Escalator!

Listen closely to me answering the phone....Hello!

More Weekend Fun...

At the Waterside Shopping Plaza playing at the fountain...

Playing in the dirt with my baby

Listening to reggae music at the Farmers' Market

At the Grove, Mema bought me balloons!

I rode on the trolley with Mama and Pepa

And, I visited with Clifford at Barnes and Noble after riding up and down the escalator many times

Nyla Time This Week

A big kiss for Nyla..

Boogie Mamas (and Nannies).....this was a fun way to spend Friday morning and I hope to go with Nanny G again soon!

Happy Birthday, Mema!

Here's a hug for my Mema. It is her BIRTHDAY today. We went out to dinner tonight to celebrate. We went to Typhoon at the Santa Monica Airport. I tried calamari for the first time. We had a delicious meal, but at the end, I wanted to wander. Below I am watching an airplane take off with the Mommy of the pilot who is a 25 year old woman.

I love you, Mema! I hope you had a nice birthday with us :)

Happy Birthday, Grandma!

Today is a VERY special day for so many reasons. For me personally, it is my Grandma's birthday. Below, I am running with Grandma's present outside the Post Office on Sunday. I really didn't want to give it up because it was fun having this beautiful bag with a present in it on my shoulder. Eventually, I did and it is now on its way to Grandma, but due to the important events in the nation (MLK Day and the inauguration), it may be a little late (sorry, Grandma).

In addition to my Grandma's birthday, today is an incredible day for the nation and for the world. Barack Obama was sworn in as our 44th President and our first African American President. I will post more later on what this means to me, my Mommy and Daddy and the world.

Farmers' Market Sunday

Mema and Pepa are here!

Last night, Mema and Pepa arrived from Florida. We had a very busy day, starting with a walk down to get coffee and have a bagel.....then, we went to the park and I brought my two best friends ....

Mommy thought she was funny by moving them to the airplane when I wasn't watching...

Later at night, we had Michael, Lisa and Zoe over for dinner. We had yummy ribs and chicken. Mema spent a long time with me reading on the couch and playing with my magnets and my felt board. What a fun day!

Farmers Market Friday

I couldn't decide whether to bring Elmo or baby so I brought them both!

Walking Camille to the Beach

Look how fast I walk. Who is walking who here?

16 month Dr. Appointment

Today, I went to see Dr. Hamilton. I was 32.5 inches tall (grew 2 inches since my last visit) -- 85th percentile and almost 25 lbs (70th percentile). Dr. said that everything looks good.

Of course, I got two shots -- one per leg -- but the consolation prize was my first lollipop. Yummy yummy.

Ice Cream and Other Words

On Sunday, I was enjoying my yogurt, but I call it "ice cream". Of course, I said the full word ice cream when the video wasn't rolling...

Here are some of my other new words. I am now up to 67!!

Puppy
Pig
Blueberry
Bicycle - sounds like “Bice”
Mystic - Sounds like “Mist”
Bumpy
Rattle
Yes
Boom
Juice
Ice Cream
Toes
Monster (Cookie Monster)
Boots
Hair

Happy Birthday Isabel! -- Lots of Pictures!

Today, we went to Isabel's 2nd birthday party at her grandparent's house! For the first hour, we played in the yard. Above Isabel is blowing bubbles with her Grandma (from Chicago). Below, I am climbing up to go down the fast moving slide!

Here I go!

This is Isabel's great grandma and her grandpa (from Chicago).

And, this is Isabel's Mommy (right) holding the hand of August, one of Isabel's younger friends.

Here I am with Isabel and her cousin about to go down the slide...

For the second hour, we had so much fun singing and dancing with Music. Not to confuse, but the guitar player below is named "Music" and she played music and we all made music together.

Here I am dancing with Daddy

....and making music with Daddy. Mommy was there, too, but she was mostly behind the camera. We made some music together, too, but the camera forgot to take a picture.

Then, we played with the parachute.

And, finally, we had cupcakes! Here is Isabel with her Mommy and Daddy (Ariel and Brad).

Yummy yummy

A little walk to walk off the cupcake (I really only had a few nibbles of the icing and let Mommy and Daddy eat mine; fruit is much more interesting).