Adventures

Since Mommy is not working right now, she is taking me on all kinds of adventures before she has to go back to work. Today we went with Nina Elda to the Fullerton Arboretum and the Nixon Library. The Arboretum was so nice with all the flowers, trees and succulents. It was a nice day for a stroll through nature. We did not want the day to end, so we headed for 3 miles over to the Nixon Library. That was really cool. We got to go inside of Marine One and Nixon's childhood home. It was really inspirational. Who know's, maybe I'll be President of the United States someday? I really love our adventures and I look forward to many more fun times with Mommy.

Fullerton Arboretum


Richard Nixon Library

400 ft Up in the Air

Today Mommy, Daddy, Grandma Lu, and I went on a balloon ride at the new OC Great Park in Irvine. The park is not completed yet and won't be until I'm about 20 or 25 years old. They are giving free balloon rides to get people excited for the new park. I'm very excited for this wonderful park, I just wish it would take 1 year to build and not 20 years. It was a nice ride and we had a panoramic view of Orange County, since we were 400 ft up in the air. Mommy and Daddy want to go again when it is a clearer day, so we can see the ocean and Catalina. I wasn't afraid at all. Daddy was brave too, even though he's afraid of heights. Here are some pics and a link to the website, in case you want to ride the balloon too.

http://www.ocgp.org/visit/balloon/

New Milestones - 4 Month to 5 Months

Mommy says I'm at a great age right now because I am still a baby and I like to be held, but I am a little more independent now. I play with my toys, I am a better traveler in my car seat, I smile, I laugh, I reach for things, I talk, I sing, I play with my feet, I jump, I splash in my bathtub....boy, I do a lot of things now. Mommy and Daddy are so proud that everyday is a new discovery for me. Mommy and Daddy went on vacation to Florida and I got to stay home with Grandpa John, Auntie Janelle, and Grandma Lucille. Mommy was more upset that we were apart then I was because she missed me so much. I missed her and daddy too, but I was having fun with Grandma, Grandpa, and Auntie. This month I celebrated my first Easter and the Easter bunny brought me books. I also got to go on some fun adventures with Mommy and Daddy. I went to the Getty Villa and saw lots of really old things. I went to Disneyland and got on rides. Tomorrow, we are going on a balloon ride. I'll post photos of that too. Phew, a lot happened this month. How could I top all this next month? Oh yeah, Mommy says I get to start eating fruits and vegetables next month. Yippee!!!!

"The Happiest Place on Earth"

Today I visited the Happiest Place on Earth. I went with Mommy, Daddy, Nina Elda, Auntie Janelle, and Grandma Lucille. I got a pin commemorating my "1st Visit." Everyone else got a pin that said "I'm Celebrating." We had a great time. It had been many, many years since Mommy and Daddy had been to Disneyland, so it was almost like it was their first visit too. I went on 9 rides total. The very first ride I went on was "Snow White's Scary Adventure. I also went on It's a Small World (twice), Disneyland Railroad, Alice in Wonderland, Peter Pan's Flight, Jungle Cruise, Winnie the Pooh, and Pirates of the Caribbean. Mommy was so nervous that I wasn't going to like Pirates of the Caribbean, but I was okay. Mommy, Daddy, Auntie, and Nina went on the big rides while Grandma stayed with me. At the end of the day, we saw the Main Street Parade and Mommy and I danced in the street with the parade. It was a great day and I can't wait to go back. Daddy says it will be a little while before we go back again. I think he just said that out of exhaustion. I agree, it is the Happiest Place on Earth.

My 1st Visit to the Getty Villa

Mommy and Daddy took me to the Getty Villa today. It was a little boring for me, but the weather was nice so I enjoyed strolling through the garden. Even though we were surrounded by beautiful art and antiques, I was the one who was on display with people coming up to me and playing with me. I'm a cutie, what can I say? (smile/wink)

My First Easter

Happy Easter! I enjoyed my first Easter. I started off the day opening my present from the Easter Bunny. The Easter Bunny brought me books. Daddy read them to me and I really enjoyed the stories. I also opened up my gift from Grandpa Lucille in the morning as well. We spent the afternoon celebrating with Mommy's family. We had an easter egg hunt at Mom & Pop's and Grandpa John helped me find a few eggs. I also got to experience my first earthquake. It was all we could talk about for the rest of the afternoon. I got to meet my cousin Nikki, Savannah, and Sierra for the first time. The live in Idaho and were visiting for the holiday. Grandpa John got me a gift too and I opened it. It was a sun hat and boardshorts so I can go swimming this summer. Mommy and Daddy tell me that I can go swimming as soon as the weather warms up. I'm looking getting in the pool because I love my baths and since I take after my daddy, I'll probably like the pool too. I can't wait! What a day...presents and family. I can get use to this 'Easter' thing.