Christmas Tree Lane

We took our annual visit to Christmas Tree Lane on it's opening weekend. We went for soup and sandwiches first to help get us warmed up. It was very cold and very crowded, but we really enjoyed all the lights! I got to be snuggled up under blankets in my stroller! I had a great view!

Window Clings

... are some of the easiest ways to decorate for a holiday. Mommy got me some snowmen, penguins, and snowflakes to decorate the windows. This was a very fun activity for me!

My HAND Made Wreath

Countdown to Christmas

Until Mommy has time to make this or this...
she made this for us to count down to Christmas. Each day has an activity for us to do or special treat for me. We will try to show you some of the fun things we do to count down to Christmas!

Thanksgiving on the Beach

Thanksgiving was such a nice day in Monterey that we were able to go for a walk on the beach.

Headed for the beach... ...waving "hi!"
Nana & Papa walking to the beach

Mommy & I waiting for Papa to get our jackets because, although it was sunny, it was COLD!

Playing in the sand...

Trying to take a family picture... against my wishes!

But then, they got my blessing :)

Random Silliness

One day at Nana's, Daddy & I grabbed the camera and had some fun taking self portraits...

Nana took our picture on her new bean bag chair...

and then Daddy took one of Nana & me!

Twinkle, Twinkle

Thanksgiving in Monterey

Everyone in our house needed some real relaxation, so we headed to Monterey for Thanksgiving break to do just that.

I found lots of things to keep me busy at the condo.

I used Great Grandpa's magnifying glass to explore shells. Sometimes I just found comfy spots to relax.
I played with the "bird watchers". Does it go this way...

...or this way?

Thanksgiving was a beautiful, sunny day in Monterey. We spent lots of time outside listening to the waves and soaking up the sun. And, playing the "kissing game" and laughing.

Daddy & I found lots of creative ways to take naps during our trip.

In bed with a movie...

...and curled up together on the couch.

We did some shopping and lots of playing. We found a park we have never been to before in Pacific Grove. I really liked this new park!

We are all relaxed and healthy now and ready for the three, busy weeks until Christmas!

Best $2 Ever Spent

These only cost $1 each but they are so much fun and keep me so busy!

Singing & Dancing

...is what I love to do!!!

Happy Thanksgiving from Natalie

Mommy & I made these handprint turkeys a few weeks ago. We didn't get any pictures of the process because our hands were pretty busy and it happened very quickly. Here is the end product. Wishing all of our friends & family a very HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

Getting So Big

Lately, I want to do everything myself and, I love to count everything I see.

Being Silly with Daddy

That is pretty much what we do. We are silly together! Daddy comes up with the funniest things to do so we can make Mommy laugh.

First, he helped me put some of Mommy's socks on and dance around the house. This was pretty funny because her socks went up to my knees.

Then one morning we put my jammies on some of my animals friends and climbed into Mommy & Daddy's bed. SO SILLY! Mommy said there were five monkeys in the bed instead of just one (next to Daddy).

Big Girl Bed

It was time for a big girl bed. I was just growing too tall to fit in my little bed anymore. Daddy let me help him put the bed together. Here is what my room looked like before.

And, ere is what my big girl room looks like now.

Halloween 2009

We didn't get the best pictures of Halloween because Daddy was not on top of his game, but here is what we have.

For Halloween we had a fun night. We just trick-or-treated a few houses on our street and then went home and had dinner and ate candy.Papa brought silly teeth to try to scare me. It didn't work. I just laughed!

Daddy & Snow White

Here's a close up Mommy took after Halloween while I was playing in my princess costume.