Cousins

We were able to enjoy some family time with Richie, Angela and Alena and Xavi. It was great watching Zoe "play" with Alena who is 6 mos older. Zoe is still into "parallel play" which may have been confusing to the outgoing Alena who was a wonderful hostess, sharing all of her new exciting toys. It was especially enjoyable to mommy who was able to chat about parent life with Richie & Angela. They were so sweet to entertain us for the evening- we miss our cousins!

We Belong at the Zoo!

Kelly, Nana, Mommy & Daddy all took Zoe to the San Diego zoo. It was chilly and most of the animals were in a snoozy mood, but that didn't keep Zoe from having a great time . She ran all over the park checking out elephants, monkeys and Meerkats- oh my!

Christmas in Naples

Zoe and Daddy enjoy the christmas lights along a Naples canal in Long Beach.

Christmas Morning

Forget sugarplums! Who doesn't dream of a red bike waiting for them on Christmas morning? Thanks Auntie Kelly & Uncle Jose!

Christmas Eve Dress

All ready to go with Nana to the Christmas Eve music service.

Toes in the Sand

Once again time for our Christmas Eve walk on the beach, our SoCal tradition. 70 degrees and sunshine- ahhhh, now that's Chrismastime to me!

Baking Cookies

I had a craving for cookies, so Zoe & I made chocolate chip cookies from scratch. Zoe is learning to love the kitchen, and she likes to be up where the action is, with her apron tied and a view into the pots and pans. Her first verb is "cook". When anyone ties on an apron, she runs for one of the dining room chairs and yells, "cook! cook!". She wants us to pull the chair into the kitchen where she can stand up at the counter and stack spice jars, bang measuring cups and help stir.

Sassy Pants Jagger

Some nights are just two bear nights.


I gave birth to Mick Jagger, already reincarnated.

Life's a Beach