More about my trip to California

I took my very first flight this summer. I didn't really do much on the plane. I ate, slept, and played with my mommy and daddy and toys. The flight attendants and other passengers were very nice to me too. I didn't make a lot of noise, so I think they appreciated that. The only thing I didn't really like was getting my diaper changed in the plane lavatory. The changing table was suspended over the toilet and I was afraid I was going to fall in!!

Here I am sitting with my daddy AND sitting in my own seat on the plane:

Once we got to California, there was lots of action in store for me. One day we went to the Santa Monica Pier. There were a lot of activities going on and a big ferris wheel. I didn't get to get on it, because I'm not big enough yet...but one day I will. You know what I did do though? I had my first trip to the beach! I saw lots of people, umbrellas, and sand. I even put my feet in the Pacific Ocean. I didn't like it that much though because it was REALLY cold.

Here I am at the Santa Monica Beach:

That night I went to the famous Roscoe's Chicken and Waffles where I met my "cousin" Malachi and his mommy (Alayna) and daddy (Aaron) for the very first time. My mommy's friend Danielle also joined us. I had a blast! Malachi was getting ready to celebrate his first birthday, so he told me all about his birthday plans. He was having a pool party! He invited me to come, but I didn't get to go this time. I didn't get to taste the waffles (or chicken) either, but it sure did look good.

Here are pictures of me with Malachi and Ms. Danielle:

The next day, I was on my way to see my aunt, uncle, and my big cousins. I have heard a lot about them and have seen pictures of them and now I was finally going to meet them. But before all that, my daddy had other plans. He took me to the Leo Carillo State Beach. Apparently, it is a beach where some scenes from one of his favorite movies was filmed. Can you guess which one? Ok, ok I'll tell you...The Karate Kid. It was actually a nice beach and we took some pretty cool pictures.

Finally, I got to see my cousins, Jaiden and Edward. They are twins and they are 5 years old. I was so excited, and so were they! We took lots of pictures together. I also went to the Bay Area and visited my great aunt and uncle. We got to walk around Berkeley and even went to an A's game.

All in all, it was a great trip. I was VERY busy, but I had LOTS of fun and can't wait to go back!!

My first big trip...CALIFORNIA!

My mommy and daddy took me on a trip to California! They had been telling me for awhile that we were all going to get on a big airplane and go to a new place to see family and friends I had never met before. I wasn't all that excited, because I just really didn't understand what they were saying.

The day before we got on the big plane to California we stayed in Chicago. I've been to Chicago before, but this time we went to the Field Museum and I saw a dinosaur! My daddy took a picture of me with the dinosaur. My Mommy held me to be sure it didn't get me.

I also saw a HUMONGOUS elephant and lots of other really cool stuff too.

Guess what?

I have TEETH! Can you believe it? I have two teeth and I think they're pretty cool. They really help me munch on things and they are nice and sharp! I think I will have two more pretty soon. I can't wait! I am also sitting up by myself pretty good. I like to sit up on the floor or in my pack and play and even on mommy and daddy's bed. The view is so much different when I'm sitting up. I can see EVERYTHING! It's great. Now that I'm sitting up and my stomach muscles and arms are getting good and strong, I hope I will be crawling soon. Believe me, I am already trying! Here is a picture of me. If you look closely, you can see my teeth!

Teething!

Lately, I have been feeling a weird sensation in my gums. Sometimes it is pretty painful and I get really upset. My mommy or daddy usually give me something cold to chew on and that helps a lot. I have also been trying to get my mouth on any and everything I can. I love to chew on everything! I don't know exactly what's going on, but I keep hearing my mommy and daddy saying that I am "teething." Whatever this "teething" is, I wish it would hurry up and end already! My mommy and daddy took pictures of me trying to put EVERYTHING in my mouth.

Gnawing on my mommy's finger...


Gnawing on my fingers...


What? I was just trying to get a little taste...

I'm a Cardinals' Man

My mommy and daddy took me to see my favorite baseball team--the St. Louis Cardinals. Before we went to the game, we walked around the city a little. I saw this HUGE arch and people were standing by it and taking pictures. I told my daddy, "Take me to it!" So, he did and my mommy snapped a picture. Here I am touching the Arch--also known as the Gateway to the West.



For two nights straight I got to stay up WAAAAY past my bedtime to watch my favorite Cardinals player--Albert Pujols. I even wore a special outfit. Here I am in the hotel before heading off to the game.