Emma!

My favorite part of the cruise was spending time with my cousin, Emma. Emma, Emma, Emma! Auntie Michelle is fun, too.

Did I mention the sand?

I loved this little beach in Kauai. There were sticks and other toys mixed into the sand, just for me! Mommy made sure that I stayed in the shade.

Walking

I got my sea legs during our cruise, and decided to start walking. It's way faster than crawling, although there is the occasional fall. Overall, I think it's worth doing.

Daddy's big day

For Daddy's birthday, Doc took us to a teppanyaki restaurant, where they cook right on the table. It was awesome! I ended the evening with my first sentence, "Happy bappy, Daddy!"

Great view

Here I am on the ship with Nonie, enjoying the view from my big-girl chair.

Cruisin' Hawaii

Happy New Year! I'm on a cruise through the Hawaiian islands with the Nickel family. Lots of pictures soon to come!

Showing off my new hat

My new lion hat has blue eyes, just like I do!

Buddies

Gramalicia came to visit me for Christmas. She's great-- we can really see eye to eye!

So many presents

I got a lot of really great gifts this year, but what I really wanted was a Red Ryder BB Gun. Mommy said no because I'd shoot my eye out!

Mommy's Disclaimer: This is not a plea for a BB gun. Please don't buy her one.

Santa's helpers

Nonie and Doc came by to drop off some of Santa's gifts. They're nice to help him out-- he must be so busy. I was too tired to hang out for very long.

A tree in the house?

Yesterday we went Christmas tree shopping. What a cool idea, putting a tree inside the house. I stop and stare at it every time I walk by.

Waiting for Christmas

I'm not sure what's in this big box, but I know it's for me!

Ouch!

Today I had to get four shots at my checkup. At least I got to streak through the halls first!

First steps

The other day, I took a few steps on my own. But then I decided that I was rushing things, maybe I should spend a little more time exploring crawling as a locomotion option. Now when Mommy and Daddy try to get me to walk by myself, I do the smart thing and get back on all fours. Whew!

One more from Thanksgiving

Here I am laughing it up with Ellie and Emma, my second cousins. They are so much fun!