Beach Baby

We spent Memorial Day at Zuma Beach near Malibu. It is only a 30 minute drive, and at a cost of seven dollars for parking, it is inexpensive entertainment for a toddler. Maddie had a great time and didn't want to go home. We were a little disappointed that we didn't see any dolphins today, but other than that, it was a great way to start off summer.

A Fish Out of Water

Maddie's favorite part of the day was jumping in the waves. Kent and I had to take turns taking her down to the water. We haven't heard her laugh and shriek so much in a long time.

Fun in the Sun (and Sand)!

Lunch Time

Maddie enjoyed her favorite meal, a peanut butter and jelly sandwich.

All Tired Out

The best part of any day? Naptime! Maddie fell right to sleep on the way home.

Me, Maddie, and . . .

Me, Maddie, and Sophie Nicole. At least that is our current name choice for our second baby girl. I am a little over 20 weeks in this picture and feeling great. Knock on wood, this pregnancy has been sooooo easy. Maddie is sporting an original hair-do a la Daddy. She is 2 years, 9 months old, 33 pounds, and 38 inches tall.

L.A. Zoo

Last weekend Kent, Maddie, and I went to the L.A. Zoo. We saw a baby giraffe and a baby orangutan (our favorite). Maddie loved brushing the goats, too.

Success at Last!

She finally did it! Those of you without toddlers will most likely be a bit grossed out, but the rest of you will understand our excitement. Maddie finally poo-pooed on the potty today! We are so proud! She's been using the potty to peepee for over a year, but was very resistent to anything else. As promised for about six months now, she got to pick something from the 7-11. The chocholate ice-cream cone she picked was $2.29. Can't you buy a whole carton for about the much?

The Week in Review . . .

On to more postive things! Here are some recent pictures of my sweet girl who has been soaking up the sunshine! It is getting hot! She loves water and one of her current favorite toys is a spray bottle filled with water. In one picture, Daddy had to climb our tree to escape her! She is all registered to start preschool part-time this summer and swim lessons at the Y.

Mother's Day 2006

Today is Mother's Day, and I am creating a place where I can share some pictures and updates of our growing family. It is something I have wanted to do for a couple of years and am finally getting to. Maddie and I spent some time today looking at her old pictures, and here are a few of my favorites.