Mimi's Birthday!

Yesterday was Mimi's birthday! We spent the whole day together!

 I took Mimi out for coffee for her birthday. We had fun coloring houses while we waited for our orders!

I opened all of Mimi's cards and presents. After all, it was really my birthday..not hers!

Santa Cruz

I just got home from my 1st trip to Santa Cruz! I went with my Mommy, Daddy, Mimi, Papa, Aunt Allison, and Uncle Rich. We had so much fun! We visited Santa Cruz, Capitola, and Aptos. My favorite part of the trip was of course the boardwalk!

Heyyyyyyy from Santa Cruz! I've got my shades and sand toys! Lets head to the beach!

 Just arriving to Santa Cruz! Me, Papa, and Mimi posing on the pier! I'm happy to be out of my carseat!

 I'm not so sure about this scary bird, Papa!

 My 1st boardwalk Merry-go-Round ride! Weeeee!

 Cruising the boardwalk in my new boat!  Ding ding ding!

 Turkey leg for dinner! Yummy!

Early morning hot chocolate on the pier! "Mmm coffee!"

Taking a snooze in front of the Aptos beach house..life is good!

Cayucos

 Finally at the beach! I'm pretty excited to be out of the car and have my toesies in the sand!

 Swinging with Daddy in Cayucos, CA!

 Me and my Opa relaxing on the pier! Life is tough!

 Walking my luggage to our room! I'm Miss Independent!

 At the Tide Pools with Uncle Michael and Tia Tiff (Cambria, CA) ...Everyone say "Squirrel food!"

 Me and Nana feeding the squirrels peanuts. I was pretty proud of myself for feeding them all by myself! These squirrels weren't shy at all.. they would run right up to you! They are my new favorite animal!

Pony ride at Avila Barn! My pony is named Patches and she was so much fun to ride. I had the biggest smile on my face! Giddy up Patches!

On the way home we stopped by my cousin Addyson's house to play! We always have so much fun together! :)

Happy 2nd Birthday To Me!

Yay! I now a 2-year-old! I had such a great birthday! My Mommy and Daddy threw me a small birthday party. It was "Yo Gabba Gabba" themed so I was pretty excited! It was nice having all my family together to celebrate with me. I am pretty good at birthdays too...I read my cards and opened my presents all by myself! I got all kinds of toys.. like a kitchen set, broom, pots and pans, shopping cart..... They know I turned 2 right? I also got a really cool doll house! I love playing make believe and playing "Mommy" so all my new toys are a big hit!

Family Filled Weekend

 Mimi and I made chocolate chip cookies this weekend. I was a pro with the mixer!

 Grandma Jo supervised..... She spent a few days at Mimi's house so I got to spend a lot of time with her. I sure kept her entertained and talked her ear off! So much for a relaxing visit!

 I went bowling for the first time yesterday! Nana, Mommy, Uncle Michael, and Tia Tiff took me. I came in last but only by a little bit. I was actually pretty good even though my ball rolled 1 mile and hour.

 Tia Tiff helping me bowl!

Come on Uncle Michael, let's get a strike!

I Passed!

Today was my last day of swim lessons! I did a really good job and got a certificate at the end! I learned to kick my legs, put my face in the water, and jump off the diving board. My family got to watch me the past couple of days at my swim lesson to see all I've learned.

 Such a big girl jumping off the diving board!

 This is my sweet swim teacher, Miss Laine. She was really good with me! I hope I get her again next summer!

I'm pretty proud of my certificate! I did it! Yay Stella!

Happy 4th of July!