Venice Canal Boat Parade

Saya and me...

a little snow

Venice Boat Parade..."I am happy"

Yesterday, we went to the always fun Venice Canals Boat Parade. It was much smaller than usual, likely because it had rained for 3 days before and there was probably an assumption by entrants that it would rain again on Sunday. Or maybe there was just not enough time to decorate the boat? Anyway, Mama is en route to NYC for a few days for business and she didn't have time to upload the photos from the parade, so they will come later this week.

From Mama.....Sweet Gigi made me melt last night....we were in bed and she looked at me and said "Mama, I am so happy". Aaaahhhh. Isn't it every parent's dream that their child be happy? I think it is so cool that she really understands what that means. Gigi, I am happy, too. You are the best!

Happy Hanukkah!

Yesterday was the first night of Hanukkah, the festival of lights that lasts 8 nights. Well, I cheated a little and opened my Hanukkah present from Mema and Pepa yesterday morning! They gave me a very cool book with 4 of Jamie Lee Curtis' books and a nice outfit. Mama and I read all 4 stories this morning in bed.

Then, when I came home, Mama told me to go into the bathroom and I would find a present from Grandma and Grandpa...an Elmo bike! Here I am with Richard. I am still a little short to use it myself. It is a balance bike without pedals so my feet need to be able to touch the ground. Soon....soon.

Holiday Celebration at M&m's House

Late this afternoon, we went to Meazi and Melese's for a very fun holiday celebration. Everyone brought cookies and Julie made some yummy mac and cheese and other delicacies. Aren't these amazing? No, they are not burgers, they are burger cookies!

Isn't LT's outfit gorgeous? Her Mommy wore it when she was a little girl.

Here's Meazi ane Melese!

And, at the end of the evening, Meazi borrowed Mama's camera and took these pictures! Pretty talented, wouldn't you say?

Happy Birthday, Xavi!

This is my friend, Xavi. He turned 3 on December 3rd! We celebrated at his birthday party....brr... it was cold, but we had so much fun!

This is Xavi's sister, Ivy and Daddy, Mark.

Yum! Cupcake!

And, we saw Grisel, Jeff and Connor. Connor and I made all kinds of crafts. I also jumped and jumped in the bouncy house.

Baking Cookies with Daddy

Venice Canal Bridge Lighting Party

Tonight, we had friends over before going to the bridge lighting party on the Venice Canals. Above is Melese with his Mama and below is Meazi with her grandma on the way to the canals.

Shortly after we arrived, the bridge was lit!

And, then we enjoyed the rest of the party. There was music and songs and Meazi and Zoe danced with me on the couch!

Mama thought we looked like we had been drinking (and not milk!) Did someone pour us some of that mulled wine? Or, was it sugar overload??

We then did a little off the couch dancing with Michael.

What a fun evening! Next weekend is the boat parade!! Can't wait.

Gymnastics Saturday

Today, at gymnastics class, I tried something new. I climbed all the way up this wall all by myself! I had so much fun today and Mama and Daddy were rewarded with a 3 hour nap.

Mama's Birthday and More

Tuesday was Mama's Birthday. Nanny G helped me make this for Mama. We put it right on the front door for when she came home from work. We also put flowers all over the house. Mama was surprised! When Mama came home from work, I ran up to her and said "Happy Birthday, Mama" (ahhh....Mama melted). We went for a quiet dinner out....so quiet that I fell asleep (at 7). I had about two bites of my burger. Mama had a delicious lobster roll....hard to find them here in LA.

Here are a few pictures from school on Friday.

Then, on Friday night, we went over to Abbot Kinney/First Friday. We didn't go into the toy store because Santa was there and it was a mad house. But, we bumped into Zoe and Michael who had just come out from a visit with Santa.

We walked with them back toward the restaurant where we were going to have dinner to celebrate Mama's birthday again with Auntie Peri. I kept saying "I want to see her. I miss her" (about Auntie Peri). Unfortunately, our dinner reservation was at 7:30 and I fell asleep in my stroller at 7!! Luckily, our table had a couch as part of it and I was very comfortable for dinner.