Personal Hygiene

Mommy says it's so very important to brush your teeth twice a day. She makes the routines more fun than they really are. Mommy is super cool!

On a side note, I learned a new song this week. It goes a little something like this:

I'm a little tea pot,

Short and stout.

Here is my handle.

Here is my spout.

When I get all steamed up,

I just shout,

"Tip me over

And pour me out!"

Joyeux Anniversaire!

Joyeux Anniversaire!

Joyeux Anniversaire!

Joyeux Anniversaire Ella!

Joyeux Anniversaire!

Birthday's Eve Flashback

Today is my birthday's eve, that means tomorrow is my birthday. I thought it would be a good idea to take a look back at my true "birth day's eve" and see what my mommy and daddy were up to...

It looks as though Mommy was struggling a bit. I wonder why?

This picture (that Mommy took in the hot-tub during a contraction) reminds me of the smell of Daddy's breath when I first met him at 12:37 a.m. on that Wednesday morning . He was eating tuna on my birth day's eve. How vivid that aroma is a year later!

I think I am going to get some presents tomorrow. Big fun. Here's the first present I ever gave to my parents.

Step by Step

Rise up and walk!

I took my first steps on Friday (9/7/2007). I have taken a few more but am still testing out my balance. A casual stroll is not in the too distant future.

I have also taken a giant step in my swimming prowess. I am gaining confidence and don't get concerned with getting water on my face. Every day is a little easier. Soon all memories of Mark Spitz and Michael Phelps will be erased.

I have stepped into the wilderness of Phoenix (my backyard, above). I have seen bunnies, a koi pond, and cacti. I do not fear either of these things though they both present challenges to the human race. I liken myself to Dr. Doolittle or Steve Irwin, harmonizing with nature, a bunny-fish-cactus whisperer.

Hopefully you will soon be able to join me in a trek, one step at a time, down a wash or race along a steppe in the arid and rugged scape.

As a wise sage once said, "We walk looking forward, one step, one foot at a time."

Paradise to the Valley

Happy Birthday Aunt Melissa!

Hi friends and family!

We did it, we moved, we moved to Phoenix and so far, so good.


I got to visit with my Uncle Cory and Aunt Melissa and my Grandpa Steve. We had lots of fun and worked hard.

Words can't explain how happy I am to be with both Mommy and Daddy. We like each other and have a wild time hanging out together.

Goodbye San Diego

On Saturday a bunch of us got together at Coronado for a farewell BBQ. We all had a great time!



Abby and I

UP,UP, and AWAY!

Family Photo

The Guys...

The Girls...

and Amanda & Nate...they missed the group photo.

GOODBYE FRIENDS!

GOODBYE SAN DIEGO!

Answered Prayers

Hello All!

This past week has been great! I found out that Mommy & I are going to move to Phoenix to be with Daddy. I am so excited to have all of us under one roof again. As you can see, I am quite busy helping my mommy pack. We have a lot to get done before we move over the Labor Day weekend.


Last weekend we went to the Del Mar horse races and then stayed for part of the Cake concert.

Like Papa always says, "It's nice to be nice." So I am learning how to share! Pea anyone?

I have a voice and I know how to use it! I now feel the urge to scream anytime and anywhere.