SPRING TRAINING UPDATE #2 (SATURDAY)

PHOENIX, AZ - Today was a beautiful sunny day in Arizona, so I thought there was no better way to start my day than go for a swim. My dad was nice enough to come in the water and play a bit with me. We splashed, and jumped, and dove for things at the bottom. It was a great way to start our day.

After swimming we headed over to Maryvale to watch the Brewers host the Royals. Aunt Julie was in charge of the seating and she, like always, did a great job! She scored us some sweet seats right behind home plate, and even picked up a couple extra in the grass section beyond left field for when we wanted to stretch our legs or rest on a blanket in the shade for a bit. I think my favorite part of the game today was the sausage race, although singing "YMCA" with Aunt Julie was really fun too.

For dinner we headed over to downtown Tempe and enjoyed Pizzeria Uno - just like last year! Then we went to the book store so Nana could read to me. On our way home we drove through a place with a yellow "M" to get a little something sweet for dessert. I love ice cream cones ;-)

SPRING TRAINING UPDATE #1 (FRIDAY)

MESA, AZ - Wow, we woke up early this morning. Mommy plucked me out of bed at 5:40 a.m. and dropped me in my car seat in the mini-van and we were off! We stopped for breakfast at McDonalds in Beaumont and boy was it foggy! It was even raining a little bit - yikes.

We picked up Nana and Tata at the Phoenix airport and then drove straight to HoHoKam park, Spring Training home of the Cubs. The Cubbies were taking on the Angels this afternoon and I told my daddy, much to his dismay, that I was rooting for the Cubs. The Angels held on for a slim 6-5 win, but, more importantly, I got to roll down the grass hill several times, eat some good food, and read some books with Nana. I even met a new friend named, Miley. She was rooting for the Cubs too.

After such a great afternoon, I had to sneak in a quick snooze in the car on the way back to the hotel :-)

After naps we got to go across the street to Arizona Mills for dinner. We found a place that had some good Mac & Cheese to eat and basketball on the TV's...what could be better?

Daddy says he's looking forward to the free breakfast at the hotel tomorrow - I like it too...sometimes I go early with Nana and then again with Mommy and Daddy. Hey, I'm a growing girl.

FULLERTON, CA - Tonight was Open House at my school! I had been waiting SO long for this day to come. We were all very excited to show our families everything we had been working on so far this year. Aunt Julie came and met us at my house, and then we went to my school. I was so happy that my friends Maddy, Matt and Mikaela came to visit too!

I showed them the seeds we had planted, the painting we had done, where the science room was, all of our crafts, and introduced them to my teachers, Mrs. Karen and Miss Vickie.

After Open House, we got to go to Red Robin for dinner. I had the spaghetti, in case you were wondering :-)

FULLERTON, CA - My daddy helped me build a "pillow-fort" in my bed tonight. Doesn't it look cozy? There were lots and lots of pillows - maybe even too many! Thanks, dad!!

FULLERTON, CA - It's almost Easter time so I had Morgan and Lindsay over for a fun little project. We made Easter Egg Houses! Mommy and daddy helped us a little bit, but we got to decorate them however we wanted. I think we all did a fabulous job, don't you?

ANAHEIM HILLS, CA - My friend, Chelsea, had a birthday party today at a place called "Pump It Up." What a fun place - it was bounce house heaven! There were five or six huuuuuge bouncers, and they all had things to climb on and slides to go down. My daddy even took his shoes off so he could go down the slides with me. I think my favorite one was the obstacle course. Either that one or the super-slide, I'm not sure. They were both so fun! In between slides I got to play something called air hockey for the first time. My friend Mikayla was nice enough to show me how it works.
After we were done playing we got to go in a special room for pizza, chips and fruit. Then Chelsea opened her presents and we had cake. We got her a Hello Kitty swimsuit for this summer - I hope she likes it!

I had such a fun time with all of these kids - thanks for inviting me, Chelsea!



^^^^^This is my friend Chelsea^^^^^^^^

FULLERTON, CA - Happy Leap Day! My daddy stayed home with me today. He took me to breakfast at McDonalds. I wanted to bring my monkey, Rally, with us. I seat-belted him in the back seat so he would be nice and safe. After breakfast, we got to go for a walk to the post office.

Thanks for a great morning, Dad!

LA MIRADA, CA - My friend, Rebekah is having a birthday soon, so to celebrate she invited some girls over for a Tea Party! There were no boys allowed! All the girls wore pretty dresses and Rebekah gave us all pink hats to wear - cute! We all sat at the table like big girls and ate tea sandwiches, fruit and cookies. For dessert, we got to have mini ice cream cones...one of my favorite things ;-)

Thanks for inviting me over, Rebekah! I had a lovely time. (My mommy told me that's what proper ladies say after tea).

I hope you have a very happy birthday this week!

FULLERTON, CA - Daddy had to go to work today, but I got to stay home with mommy and bake blueberry muffins! We made two different sizes, regular and mini-size. They were delicious! I even gave a mini-muffin to daddy when he got home from work - I think he liked it...he ate it really fast. Thanks for showing me how to bake, mommy!

FULLERTON, CA - I'm home sick today :-(
Daddy said I couldn't go to school, but I wasn't too sad since my dance teacher is on vacation so I wouldn't have dance today anyways. I love going to dance class.

Nana just got me this new pink outfit. I love pink. Do you think someone told her my favorite color?

I went to the doctor yesterday and she gave me some medicine. I hope I get better soon. I want to go to school on Thursday and then my friend Rebekah invited me to a tea party this weekend. I REALLY want to go to that.