DISNEYLAND - Day 2! We started off at Disneyland again today, but this time we all got to go on Pirates of the Carribean together and then some of us went on Alice in Woderland while others rode the Matterhorn (I humored my parents and pretended to enjoy Alice). Next, we found a petting zoo where we could say good morning to the very nice (and sleepy) sheep and goats. After that it was a moment I will never forget...or at least a moment my mommy will never forget - I rode the Big Thunder Mountain Railroad!! Wheeeeeeeeeee, that was fun. I just laughed and giggled pretty much the whole time, but my mom sure held on to me real tight...

Then we headed over to California Adventure and I got to go on another "big kid" ride, Soaring Over California. I don't think the grin ever left my face - my dad was scared for me, though...c'mon, dad, I've got this - I'm three now...I think it's time for you to accept that.

After lunch we saw a couple of shows, one about some Disney characters and one with Jo Jo's Circus (my personal favorite). Later, my crew took me over to A Bug's Land for some kiddie rides (I went on them, but they were mostly for Isabella - I'm a big girl now) and some cooling off in the fountains. Then everyone kind of pooped out (people, what happened??) so we headed back to my house for dinner and dessert. It was great to hang out with my family...thanks for having a birthday, Grandma. I'm ready for it to be my birthday again soon...birthdays are fun.

DISNEYLAND - OK, so I was a bit excited and woke up just a tad bit early today...can you blame me? After we got cousin Isabella's stroller so we could ride next to each other (why walk when you can ride, right?) we headed over to Space Mountain so I could play with a big spinning ball sculpture thingy that was a little wet, hey wait a minute...why are all the grownups going on Space Mountain?? What do I look like?? Anyways, after they finished their ride (I won't forget this, you know) we went over to Dumbo...now that's more like it! Then Small World and ToonTown, which is where I met Minnie Mouse and then Goofy (who is a little scary when you get up close). Then we got to go see the castle where all the princesses live (except we didn't get to go inside and Daddy's explanation as to why we couldn't actually go inside and see all the princesses was just a wee bit fishy).

For dinner, Grandpa and Grandma took us to the Blue Bayou, which is a very nice restaurant, but I guess they need to start charging more money for the dinners since they can't afford to keep the lights very bright in there. I could barely see my chicken legs - but they sure tasted good! After that, we headed over to California Adventure for a couple more rides and the Electrical Light Parade. The best part is that I get to come back tomorrow!

ANAHEIM, CA - Yay! My Grandma just had a "big" birthday, so to celebrate she and Grandpa took all of their kids and grandkids to Disneyland for the whole weekend...wow! I got to see my cousin Isabella, her mommy and daddy, my auntie 'Manda and, of course, Grandma and Grandpa. We stayed in a hotel very close to all the fun places. Tonight we went to Downtown Disney and had dinner at Tortilla Jo's, played in the Lego store, and listened to a man play something called jazz. During the music, I got to eat a beignet dusted with powdered sugar...I don't know if it was the treat or the music, but I sure felt like dancing!

I have the best mommy in the world! I got her some pretty flowers, a picture, a pretty blouse and daddy helped me make this video for her. I hope she likes it :-)

FULLERTON, CA - Happy Cinco de Mayo! I got to go to a big party at mommy's school tonight. There were kids in pretty dresses dancing, fun music playing, lots of games to play, plenty of food and even, my favorite, bubbles!!! I got to have a hot dog and nachos, plus some great corn on the cob with butter and parmesan cheese...mmmmmmm! My friends Lindsay and Morgan came with me and I even got to get my face painted. I chose a turtle with black spots - just like Morgan! I think I'm almost ready for school myself, right dad??

FULLERTON, CA - Jenna Humes, D.D.S. at work with one of her patients.

My dad caught me "reading" one of my favorite new books. It's called "Bear Hugs" and is about a little bear and all the different kinds of hugs he gets from his mommy and his daddy. I got it for my birthday and I really like it. See for yourself in this video:

TUESDAY - One more present, and then I'm done - for this year. Mommy's friend Nikki got me this cool Princess Art set that has crayons, pens and paper - all in one! Thanks, Nikki!!

MONDAY - It's actually my birthday, today - finally!! After breakfast at another one of my favorite places (Polly's) everyone started to go home. Cousin Isabella went back to Las Vegas, Nana and Tata went back to Santa Rosa, and Grandma, Grandpa and Auntie 'Manda got ready to go back to Castro Valley, but not before - you guessed it - more presents!! Grandma and Grandpa gave me an Aquadoodle which is great for expressing my artistic side without expressing it on my bedroom wall...thanks Grandma & Grandpa!

For dinner, Aunt Julie and her friend Dave took me to El Cholo in La Habra - which is one of my daddy's favorite places. Hey, wait a second...why did we go to daddy's favorite place if it's my birthday...hmmmm. Anyways, it was great because not only did I get chips, beans and rice - I got to pick a toy and have my picture taken wearing a big sombrero...yes, I know what that is - my friend Dora teaches me Spanish - Adiós para ahora, mis amigos.

SUNDAY - After church we got to go to lunch at my favorite place, SoupPlantation! I got to show cousin Isabella how fun it is to get all your food in individual little cups and eat just what you want, whenever you want it...and then eat some more. After my nap, I got to open some more presents - this time I got some books, a princess Memory game and my very own Bible - it even has my name on it! Thanks, Nana & Tata!

SATURDAY - Well it's still my birthday. In fact, tonight was the "big" party! My cousin Isabella made it in time for some swinging before dinner. She brought her mom (Auntie 'Bekah) and dad (Uncle Brian) from Las Vegas - Grandma, Grandpa, Auntie 'Manda, Nana, Tata, Aunt Julie and her friend Dave were all there too. Dinner was delicious, we had ice cream cake for dessert, and I got to open some of my presents...too many to list all of them here, but a few of my favorites from tonight were my blue Cinderella dress, my new dog (don't get too excited...it makes noise, but it isn't real), and Candyland (the Dora version, of course). I was so happy to have everyone at my house - I even got to hug my cousin "good-night" - it looks like I'm trying to wrestle with her in the picture, but I'm just giving her some love.

FULLERTON, CA - Grandpa, Grandma and Auntie 'Manda are in town so we took them to the Fullerton Arboretum this morning. I got to see all kinds of flowers plus some turtles, ducks and some really big birds! It was a beautiful day for a nature walk, and they even had a special "house" that was just my size and covered with pretty purple flowers. Thanks for a fun morning, guys!

This is my friend Aiden...I think he's sweet on me ;-)

NEWPORT BEACH, CA - Happy Birthday to me! Well, it feels like my birthday anyways, because I got to have a party with my friends at Build-a-Bear at Fashion Island. We all got to pick out an animal first, then we stuffed them with fluff, gave them a heart (or seven), cleaned and brushed them, picked out an outfit or two, and finally printed out their birth certificates. It was really fun. Then we got to go to McDonalds for lunch and presents. I was so excited about my new clothes from Maddy and Matthew that I changed into my new outfit right on the floor of McDonalds! Well, why not?!







These are all my friends that came today: (top row) Maddy, Matthew, Abby (bottom row) Nickola, Me, Aiden & "baby" Mikaela. Thanks for coming everyone!