My 2 Year Appointment with Dr. Hamilton

Today, we went to the doctor for my checkup. I am now onto the routine and not happy about it. Before I was brought back to "the room", I was crying and said "No Doctor", "Mama Car".

This is a picture of me after Dr. H checked me out and the nursed weighed me, but before the dreaded shots. Mommy was going to bribe me with the carrot of a lollipop for after my shots, but I was so upset that she gave it to me before the shots to calm me down. For the most part it worked.

So, here are my stats....I am 35 1/4 inches (only 3/4 inch before I can ride the 3 foot minimum height requirement rides at the Santa Monica Pier) -- 80th percentile for height. I grew 1 1/2 inches since my last appointment in April. I weighed 28 lbs (75th percentile for weight). I put on 1 1/2 lbs since April. Doc says all is good and he will see me in 6 months (well, I heard some whispering and I might have to go back for some missed shots before then).

My friend, Elena (by Mama)

I have so many friends through my struggle to become a Mom. Elena is one such friend. Her struggle was harder than mine and was filled with more heartache than anyone should have to bear. She is a mama to 5 children and 1 incredible husband. Unfortunately, three of her children are not here with her, but are held very close to her heart. I learned last night about some horrible news that will once again test Elena. Really, though. Hasn't she had enough? Look at this lovely couple. Their strength is awe-inspiring and will get them through the coming days.

Have you ever seen a more beautiful smile?

Today, Gabrielle and I visited Elena and her family. Elena's husband and children need her. Please give her the strength to fight and win.

School Picnic in Temescal Canyon

This morning, we went to a picnic for my school with 40 other families. Unfortunately, my webmaster isn't comfortable posting photos of others, so that you can get to know some of my new friends, so you will have to keep with me through words. Here Grandma and I were taking turns bouncing on the ball....."Grandma's turn".

And, Daddy was teaching me how to fly.

Wouldn't be a school outing without paint. Patricia thinks paint should be everywhere!

We played music and listened to a performance by a friend of Jim's. He was able to make all kinds of animal sounds through a hollowed out tree.

And, of course, I am the baby magnet. Her mama even let me hold her!

We had a wonderful time. My new friends are so much fun and they have very cool Mommies and Daddies. I look forward to going every week!

Happy Birthday, Sweet Meaza!

My first day of school!

Pictures from this past week...

Walking the babies before having neighbors over. Bumped into Sharon who just finished baking the cupcakes. She is holding one of my boyfriends (James)

Here we are eating the cupcakes

And, a play date with Nanny G and two friends!

Happy 10th Anniversary, Mommy and Daddy!

Cheers! Happy Anniversary to Mommy and Daddy! 10 years :)

I brought baby with me to dinner for the celebration. They brought a high chair and I strapped in my baby.

Then, while waiting for dinner to come, I read to my baby.

I brought my fishing pole (goes with my fish puzzle). I was fishing at the table and caught the butter knife.

This was our beautiful view. We couldn't have planned dinner better. We were the ONLY people who were there at 5:30 and only one other table came before we left. So, we had the whole outdoor balcony to ourselves.

After dinner, we took a walk. Look at the beautiful sky! Perfect celebration.

If only we would all smile at the same time!

More Swimming in San Diego

Today, I went swimming 3 times for probably at least 2 hours each time....I had 3 swimsuit changes and Mommy and Daddy had to wear wet bathing suits for the last swim! Only I was smart enough to pack 3 suits :) I probably jumped in at least 150 times....at dinner, I suddenly said, "I'm tired....stroller". Mama put me in the stroller and I was asleep in 30 seconds at the dinner table.

San Diego!

Duckies in the pond in the morning!

Swimming!

Post-swimming in my Elmo towel!

Visiting Dr. Acacio!

This was the first time I met Dr. Acacio (well, sort of) in January 2008 when I was 4 months old...now I am almost 2 and here we are again!

We drove down to San Diego and on our way down, we stopped in Laguna to visit Dr. Acacio. We also saw his wife, Lisa. We had a great visit!

Jumping with Safia

Gigi's turn...
Safia's turn...
Gigi's turn...

Hug for Bryon...