Paradise Cove Last Weekend

While Mama was posting pictures from this weekend, she found the Paradise Cove pictures from last Sunday when we went with Grandma and Grandpa. I found a really cool shell.

And loved running up and down the beach, climbing on rocks and playing in the sand. Paradise it is!

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??

"Allen, Come Here" - Go Lakers!

While watching the Lakers beat Orlando badly (sorry Uncle Steve) on Thursday night, Mama caught me calling Dada "Allen" on video.

Super Social Saturday

You would think after 2 birthday parties and a lot of sugar, I would be exhausted and not ready for any more socializing. NOT! This afternoon, we went over to Rebecca, Isabella and James' house for an impromptu barbecue, trampoline jumping and harmonica playing. I finally crashed tonight at 7:30 with little warning.

Girl Serenades (and Chokes) Boy

First, I learned how to play the harmonica tonight. It took a little practice, but I think I have mastered it....then I tried to serenade sweet James

Birthday Party #2: Mazzy is THREE!

Here is Mazzy....(on the left)

And, my neighbor and friend, Sofia, with her Daddy...

Zoe and Michael...

I learned how to blow the party favor ....(and later today, I learned how to play the harmonica...video to follow)

Feeding Mommy some cake...

My first tattoo!

Sofia and her Mommy!

Birthday Party #1 - Jurassic Party for Connor

This morning, we went to Connor's 5th birthday party at Jurassic Party Adventures in Orange County. I fell asleep 10 minutes before the party started and missed the first part of touching and petting the various "prehistoric pets". Once I woke up, I LOVED the animals, though I preferred to look at them through the glass window...

Mama reconnected with many of her friends who she originally met because they shared a tough journey to their children. Here is Sinead and her daughter, Katie...

Here is Katie sharing a chair with Amanda...

These sweet twins are only 3 months old and are Amanda's brother and sister.

Here I am having lunch with Xavi....

And, here is Xavi's gorgeous sister, Ivy

Xavi with Roan (Katie's twin brother)

And, last but not least, Connor, the BIRTHDAY BOY!

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!

Reading Video from February

Mommy found this video in going through Nanny G's pictures/videos from her camera. Thought you might enjoy.

Beach Party at Baby Grace's House

Other pictures from this week...

Cream cheese in the morning and a little after breakfast drawing with Daddy...

Daddy's yummy ribs...

Peek-a-boo

Chatting with Grandpa...

My buddy, Nyla

Facials and More

Last night, I gave Mama and Grandma facials (pronounced "fatels"). I used the cream in a tiny bottle from a hotel Mama stayed at and kept getting little dabs of cream. I wouldn't let either of my "clients" leave the couch until I was done with their facial.

Grandma called for Daddy who was upstairs, saying "Allen". Then, I started calling for Daddy "Ayen.....Ayen".

For the "last supper" (last night Grandma and Grandpa were here), we had ribs, cole slaw and potatoes. I ate mostly ribs, a little slaw and no potato. Just not the carbo-loving kid my Mama is/was....pictures to follow when Mama can find the camera.

Dancing and loving on my baby

What happens to baby when I love on her a little too much