My Very First Haircut

My first haircut was an event to remember. My Gampa, Daddy and Mommy all took me. They wanted to be there for me on my big day. I didn't need much hair cut, but I did need a trim. My hair was growing so fast that it looked a little wispy on the ends. So Mommy decided that she would take me to Cool Cuts for Kids. It's this really cool place where you can get your hair cut... and it's just for kids!

They had a play area where I played with lots of cars and trucks and even had TVs to watch that were just my size.

Time to get ready for my very first haircut! I was nervous, but Daddy was there to help comfort me.

Hey! This isn't so bad! I had a really cool car to sit in, Blues Clues on the television and Mommy let me have my very first lollipop, so I had plenty of distractions!

Boy, this lollipop is good! I didn't know what I was missing. I could sit through three more haircuts today, as long as I had a lollipop!

A little snip here... a little snip there.

Well, my haircut is over and I've still got a little of my lollipop left, so I'm not movin'! This haircut was a piece of cake. I don't know what all the hubub was about!

The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year

Right after Christmas, my GG came to visit and we went to the Gaylord Texan to check out all the neat Christmas decorations they had there. GG let me sit in Santa's sled with her. What a treat!

Look at me! I've grown a mighty bright nose. Maybe Santa will let me pull his sleigh!

Everything IS bigger in Texas!

I had fun with Mommy next to the geiser. It sprayed really high and made me giggle a lot.

Mommy's tickling me. Stop! Mommy! Stop! I can't breathe!

Boy, I needed a little time to chill in my stroller. The Gaylord Texas is a really big place!

I think my GG thinks I'm pretty special.

All those poinsettias are wearing pink, just like me!

My mommy and GG... Two peas in a pod.

Feliz Navidad

The week before Christmas, we visited my "Gampa" and Grandma in San Antonio and boy was it fun. I not only got lots and lots of presents from my "Mexicano" side of the family, but Mommy, Daddy and "Gampa" took me to La Margarita for lunch while we were there. Noooooo... I did NOT have a margarita! (Not that I didn't want to try one). But I did get to listen to lots of mariachis who even let me strum on their guitars. And the singing was SO beautiful, I just kept dancing and dancing. I think I might have a future as a flaminco dancer! Aay! Ay! Ay!

My "Gampa" and Grandma were so glad to see me... they just spoiled me rotten!

And I got my very first Dora the Explorer doll from my Uncle Rick. I'm just so darn lucky!!

Bathtime Is Funtime

I just LOVE to take a bath. Every night after dinner, I look at Mommy and Daddy and say "Bath!" Then I run into my room, grab a diaper and some pajamas and.... Splish splash... I'm taking a bath!!

I know that before I play, I've got to get good and clean. First, I wash my face, then I work my way all the way down to my toes. I think my body is a hoot. And I know all the names for my different parts. It's fun getting clean!

Then, it's playtime. I just love to laugh and make goofy faces. And splashing Mommy and Daddy is the most fun of all!


See you next time!!!!

Many Thanks On Thanksgiving

This year, for Thanksgiving, Mommy, Nana and Daddy took me to see my Aunt Marilyn and Uncle Bobby in Memphis, TN. What a trip! We first flew to Little Rock, AR, then rented a car and drove to Memphis. I'm still under two years old, so I get to fly for free. But that also means that I have to sit on my Mommy or Daddy's lap. And boy am I a squirmer! I can't help it. There are so many people to look at and talk to. I just don't want to sit still. In fact, if I had it my way, I'd run up and down the aisles of the airplane the entire flight touching everything in sight!

On the Friday after Thanksgiving, I got to take my bery first trip to the ZOO! We went with all of my cousins, Mommy and Uncle Bobby, too. I couldn't believe my eyes! All the animals that Mommy and Daddy would read to me about were right there in front of me. It was unbelievable! I got SO EXCITED when I saw them. There were monkeys and rhinoceroses, cows and lions and even a baby giraffe! And the amazing thing was that all the animals actually did make those sounds from my books at home. The cows went "Moo" and the monkeys went "Ooo-oo-ooo!" They were so amazing and I wanted to get so close to the bars, at times Mommy thought I might just slip right through!

Here I come Mr. Elephant! I'm coming to pet you!

Hello Mr. Panda Bear! I had fun watching you eat your lunch. I can't believe this glass lets me get so close to you!

My Uncle Bobby was the BEST! When I didn't want to ride in my stroller anymore, he would pick me up and carry me. I just loved it when we saw the pink flamingos... and they weren't even in anyone's front yard!

Well, the trip is over now and I'm home. As you can see, I'm still so little that I can fit in my Daddy's suitcase. I sure am glad he didn't make me go all the way to Memphis in it! Boy, did I have a terrific time on Thanksgiving. I got to ride on an airplane, see all of my family on my Daddy's side, play with all my cousins and even go to the zoo for the first time. I'm the luckiest girl in the whole wide world! Traveling is fun, but I'm also glad to be home. Time to get back into my routine... see you next time!

A Halloween To Be Seen!

Well, this was the bery furst time I trick-or treated. I was dressed as a Texas Tech Cheerleader and boy was I nerrrrrvous! Daddy could tell I had no idea of what to do, so he took me through a practice-run at home. He showed me how to knock on the door, say "trick or treat" and reach into a bowl to get my candy. We're off to the first house!

Knock! Knock! Is anybody there?! Trick or Treat! Trick or Treat! I couldn't hold my pale bery well, so I just put it on the doormat, knocked on the door and took a big step back. I hope somebody's home!

They ARE home! Yippee! I don't even know what candy is, but when this nice man offered me a big bowl of little things wrapped in colorful papers, I just couldn't resist! Daddy kept saying "Only two," but I was so excited, I just kept filling my pale!

Yeah! Mommy helped me at this house. They are our nice neighbors right across the street. We were their bery furst trick-or-treaters, so they had lots of candy!

All done! Wow! Look at all this candy! And I only went to six houses!

I just had the best time taking the candy out of my pale and putting it back in. I just love organizing. Then one time, I accidentally put a chocolate one in my mouth. Boy! Oh, boy! I never knew what I was missing! That chocolate put happy shivers all up and down my spine!

But my most favoritist part of the whole night was when trick-or-treaters would come to my house. When they would knock, I would say to Mommy and Daddy, "Uh-oh, door!" Then we'd all race to the front hall, fling the door open and dole out the candy. And all the mommies and daddies that were with their kids commented on how cute I was in my halloween outfit. And when they did that, I'd say "Rah! Rah!Rah!" The only sad part was when they had to go. I'd usually follow then out halfway down the sidewalk saying "Bye-bye," and waving. But that's just what I like to do. What a time... what a night... and oh, what fun!

My Very First Sleepover!

Because Mommy and Daddy had their Wine Party last Saturday night, I decided to hit the road. They had a lot to do and there was just going to be too much commotion in the house for me. I had to think hard about this. Where can I go that they will let me totally destroy their house withing 30 seconds of arriving there? And where can I run and jump and play in the backyard? And where can I bring my best friend, Ally (dog), to keep me company on my first big night out? I got it! Nana's house!!! She's just down the road and she takes care of me every Friday, so why not? Nana graciously agreed to watch me, so I headed on over. And because Ally came too, it was just like a real life girl's sleepover! We read books, ate snacks and even stayed up late!


The morning after... Mama sure was glad to see me!


Yeah! Daddy came to pick me up from Nana's too! It was a full-fledged family event!

I'm A Big Girl Now... 18 months!

As of October 15th, I turned 18 months old! I know. I can't believe it either! It seems like just yesterday I was getting fed every three hours, burping and spitting up! How time flies! I'm getting so big now. And very independent. I want to do everything myself. But sometimes I get frustrated and ask Mommy and Daddy for some help. It's so fun to be on the move all the time. I like to run everywhere! Climbing is especially fun, too. I play really hard and I can now say more than 25 words. I'm just like a parrot, so you had better watch what you say when I'm around, because I just might repeat it. Mama said "Dang!" in the car the other day and I repeated it right after her. It was fun!


Mommy took me to the playground and took these pictures. I just love to climb up the jungle gym and go down the slide... all by myself!


Aren't I getting so big? I'm even wearing size 18-24 month clothes!


Mommy loves to put my hair in ponytails. They're just so darn cute on me!


This is me on Memorial Day at my godparent's, pool. I had a terrific time swimming!