FULLERTON, CA - Well, we're headed out on our trip first thing in the morning! I'm not sure how much I'll be able to post over the next couple of weeks - I'll be keeping mommy and daddy very busy.

First we'll go to Santa Rosa, then Castro Valley and finally Lake Tahoe! Should be quite a ride...pics and stories comin' soon!!!

COSTA MESA, CA - Today daddy took the day off work and we all went to the Orange County Fair. I know that I've been before, but I don't remember having this much fun!

Right after we got there I got to go on a couple rides - I LOVED the little roller coaster they had set up for us. Then I got to go meet some animals (and milk a cow, kind of), get my face painted, do a puzzle, visit a petting zoo and, finally, I got to watch a pig race! There was even a pig wearing a pink vest with #5 on it. Her name was "Strawberry." She was very fast, but the other pigs were faster. That's ok - she's still #1 in my book!

After another trip down the super big slide, it was time to leave. Awwww, man. I had a really good time at the Fair today - can't wait 'til we come back next summer!

FULLERTON, CA - The best things in life...

I took daddy and Jake for a little walk last night - we like to walk after dinner sometimes. As we rounded the corner of our street we saw this cute little house. I guess the little girl around the corner was all done playing with it, so I asked daddy if we could buy it. He said he knew we could afford it, he just wasn't sure how to get it home.

Well, I guess he figured it out, because look what was in our backyard this morning! Thanks, daddy - I'll have you over to my house for a little tea sometime soon, ok?

FULLERTON, CA - Baby Jake got some tummy-time today. He still can't play tea party with me, though.

For those who are curious about such things, we got his stats back from his 2-month appointment at the Doctor:

13 lbs 6oz (50th %)

24 inches long (90th %)

LONG BEACH, CA - Today we were more than happy to join Aiden, Eli and Ava for a trip to the Aquarium. They had lots of things for us to see and do there. I saw lots of fish, of course, worked on some crafts, climbed on some things and was part of a mini-musical they put on (I played the part of the sea urchin).

I think my favorite part was the section where we could touch things that were underwater. I got to touch stingrays, starfish and lots of other cool things.

I can't wait to go back - and this time I'll even let my dad come. Maybe.

FULLERTON, CA - Morgan and Lindsay FINALLY got back from their camping trip today. It seemed like they were gone for a loooooong time. To celebrate we went the the Arboretum. We took our lunch in with us and enjoyed looking at all the birds, flowers and turtles. Morgan loves turtles - I can't believe I've never shown her this cool place before!

We had a great time outside and then I got to go over to their house this afternoon and play some more. I'm so glad they're back - what a great day!

FULLERTON, CA - Here I am practicing my snorkeling for when we go to Lake Tahoe. Mommy got me a new mask, snorkel and fin set to take on vacation. I had to give them a test run in the bathtub, just to make sure they worked. Aunt Julie got me a cool new Barbie "Mermaid" doll today (not pictured). Thanks! I love it!

I'm looking forward to some serious snorkel action later this summer...should be fun!

LA HABRA HEIGHTS, CA - Aunt Julie and Uncle Dave invited us over for dinner last night. They wanted to show us their new patio furniture - it looks great! My mommy says it's like they added two rooms onto the back of their house. Needless to say we ate dinner outside and then headed out to the corral for a rousing game of horseshoes.

It looked like a fun game, but I thought we were going to be WEARING the horseshoes instead of throwing them. Oh well, it was still fun. After that we had a super-yummy dessert: pound cake with fresh raspberries, raspberry sauce and vanilla ice cream. It was very, very, very, very good!

Thanks for having us over, guys - I had a great night!!




The new "Living Room"...



and the "Dining Room"...



Wow, this is harder than it looks..



Uncle Dave, demonstrating that perfect form...

I think we caught Jake's first smile! He's getting so big already...

FULLERTON, CA - Today was the last day of swim lessons for this year. I got to jump off of the diving board - wheeeeeee!!! I can't wait to go swimming at Lake Tahoe and show everyone what I learned.

We got yummy treats after we were all done swimming. My dad says mine was something called a "Ho-Ho." Kind of a funny name, but it sure tasted good!

Here's a video that I made - hope you like it...

LA HABRA HEIGHTS, CA - Happy 4th of July! We went to Morgan & Lindsay's house after nap today. Judah and Micah were there too, and so were Zoe and Leah. We all splashed in the pool and played together until dinner (Carne Asada, of course) and then got to do glow-stix and sparklers in the front yard before heading off in search of BIG fireworks.

We tried to watch some from the front yard, but couldn't see very well (small tree obstruction problem - photo evidence below) so some of us jumped in cars and raced to the top of a hill to see if we could see them better. We got there just in time! Nana held me up so I could see them - thanks Nana!

Mommy, daddy and Jake stayed back at the house and watched (through the trees) them there.

Then I got to spend the night at Morgan and Lindsay's house - woo-hoo!!

Happy 4th - I hope yours was as fun as mine :-)

FULLERTON, CA - Today was my daddy's birthday (Mommy says it's also Tom Cruise's birthday, but I'm not sure what that has to do with us).

Anyways, after daddy took me to swim lessons I got to come home and help make the apple crisp. He voted for apple crisp instead of cake - not sure why, but it's his day, he can do what he wants, right? So mommy bought this cool apple corer/peeler/slicer tool from Williams-Sonoma and I got to try it. It took a little muscle, but I got an apple peeled and sliced and ready for mommy to bake.

Nana, Tata, Uncle Dave, Aunt Julie, Morgan & Lindsay all came over - we had a really good dinner and then he opened his presents. I got him the shirt he's wearing in the picture, do you like it? Mommy framed his Maui map for him that had been rolled up in a tube and sitting under his bed since they went to Maui (without me) in December of '03. Maui sounds fun - I'm ready for my turn now, OK mommy and daddy?

It was a pretty big day - I hope daddy liked it. Happy Birthday, daddy!!!