Red Shoes

I like shoes. I especially like wearing mommy's shoes. Some days you just hear clip-clop-clip-clop all around our house. I like that sound. It sounds like a horsey walking.

I like these red shoes...

...because they match my 60's inspired dress. I like to zip across the living room on my Wheely Bug with my shopping bag while mommy watches her show.

Okay mommy, turn off the tv and let's go to the store!

Obsession

A pink dish sponge

My new obsession at the moment.

Travel Town

Daddy took me to Travel Town Museum this weekend. This place has all kinds of cool trains. The oldest one was built way back in 1899! I don't know, but that seem really old to me. It's like 3 or something. But yeah, old. This one was built back in 1904. Again, old.

I love buttons, levers, and knobs. Okay, this little dude right here in the blue hat? He's supposed to be the engineer, but he's lagging. I just told him to move it and let me take over because we got places to go and people to see.

One of my favorites because it's my size.

And I got to ride in it. Weee!!

See ya later!

CalPhil Family Night...

...at the Arboretum.

I participated in a bongo drum session with this cool dude named Mike. It was awesome.

Dancing the night away.

Camping Backyardigans-style

I love tents. Oh my gosh...they rock my world. When we visit REI, the sporting goods store, my parents usually have a hard time coaxing me out of the model tents. I love being outdoors and when my mom told me that we were going to sleep outside in the tent tonight I was like, "Whaaaat??! Really?!" This is just like an episode of Backyardigans. We could pretend we're camping in the woods but in the comfort of our own backyard. Charlie and I were so excited. I sang songs and pretended to be a pirate as my parents set up our tent in the backyard. My parents were serious about this. I guess it was a rehearsal for future camping trips.

I watched "Brother Bear" as I waited for my parents to finish cleaning up. Then we all piled in the tent. Daddy watched the movie with me and mommy read her book. Then it was lights out. It was dark. It was quiet. A lone cricket singing to himself nearby. Then after a few minutes in the dark, I told my tired parents that I'd like to please sleep in my room. Somewhere in the dark I heard my daddy sigh, "ah geez" to himself. Back to reality, just like a Backyardigan. (Insert Backyardigan's ending credits theme here...)

Note: If you don't know what "Backyardigans" is, it's a kids' show on Nickelodeon. http://www.nickjr.com/shows/backyardigans/index.jhtml

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B.M. (Before Maya)

Here are my parents camping with their friends two years before I was born. See our blue tent? This was at Sequoia National Park. They actually had a bear visit their campground and it tried breaking the metal food bins at 3:00am. All surrounding campers woke up because of the ruckus and someone nearby fired shots to scare the bear away.

And here they are before they all had kids. They all look happy and rested don't they?

Chuck

Belated Happy Birthday, Chuck!

The little boy turned 3.

Reading Buddy

I was playing on mommy's bed while she read. I kept peering into her face, but she pretty much ignored me. Looked like the book was very intense. So I got one of my buddies to help break the spell. It worked!

Alas, we're painting!

Mommy was finally able to take her Jullian easel out after it hibernated in storage for a couple of years. You see, I pretty much occupied much of her time for those first two years. But now that I'm older and a lot more fun to do stuff with (yep I am!), she finally decided that we could properly paint together. She set up my own easel so we could paint side by side. She introduced me to tempera and acrylic paints and gave me a quick crash course on how to apply it on canvas. It was a mess, but it was lots of fun. Good thing I had an apron on.

Mommy painted me something quick for my room.

Who's the boss?

Lip Butter

Step 1: Steal mommy's lip balm jars (mango or coconut or both). Both!

Steps 2, 3, 4, & 5: Hide in the bathroom, dig up a glob of lip balm, smear, and pucker up.

Sunset Cliffs

While we were in San Diego, my dad made sure we stopped by Sunset Cliffs. It's a ritual that my parents have been doing everytime they go to San Diego. They order food from Roberto's Taco Shop and head up to the cliffs to eat. My mom told me that the last time I was here was when I was still in her tummy. So I'm happy I can actually enjoy the scenery with them.

Walking down the craggy path.

My mommy made sure I held her hand. Daddy told me they would be really sad if I fell off the cliffs. I told them not to worry because I have wings.

One of my favorite people in the world.

Enjoying the cool breeze and the sunset.

Sham(u)-wow

Well...what can I say? My favorite things: fishies, penguins, bears, and Elmo all in one place called Sea World. I saw Shamu, a polar bear, puffins, Emperor penguins, beluga whale, flamingos, and a very impressive display of various fresh water and salt water fish and animals. I had a bit of pink eye at the end of the work week. Mom was a bit worried, but I'm glad it didn't interfere with our trip. Yaay!

Elmo's Flying Fish and with my co-pilot.

These ride is like the Disneyland's Mad Hatter's Tea Cup ride, but with Abby. I like this ride.

This is one gigantic jungle gym. This is me making sure my pants are up. Don't wanna flash anyone with my Elmo underpants.

Why do they call these stars "fish", mommy?

Cirque de la Mer

Photo op with Cirque de la Mer performers. Very cool dudes in neon green spandex suits.

Starfish hands!

Sky Ride over Mission Bay.

That was a fun 4D Elmo show. Just don't mind me picking my nose. I think something got in there during the show when they sprayed us with water and a bunch of other stuff. 4D, you know?

Wild Arctic picture.