Harvest Fair

This isn't the Harvest Fair....that's at the end because I don't feel like copying and pasting all the pictures, so there! These are Kavella's friends! We have a little play group on Tuesdays, which are always fun! Above, you'll see Kavella (9 months), Corban (14 months), Hailey and Dalin (both 10 and a 1/2 months). Aren't they such sweet babies?

K-baby will climb up anything she can! "Take me for a ride, Mom!"

This is the air-filter that she knocked over in order to climb on top of our Mac....I snagged her before she could get all the way up, but not before she grabbed a photo that was on top of the desk--quick, little pill!

I love taking walks with Dustin and Kavella. She seems to enjoy looking all around, and I like having time to converse with my hubby! Kavella has dark circles around her eyes because it's Sunday--the day she skips her naps due to our church time. It's hard to go to church sometimes because all I do is chase her around, but we know how important it is! She's still an exquisite, tasty doll, even with dark circles!

Ohhhhhh, scrumptious! We walk to this little park in our neighborhood--Kavella is delighted to swing! I'll make funny noises when she gets near me (before I give her a push) and it makes her just crack up!

Hippie-child-headband.

Our playgroup--Mel/Corban, Kel/Kavella, Becky/Hailey, Kristy/Dalin. Apparently, Corban said something funny right when we took the picture because all the kids are looking at him!

See ya!

Eating Cheerios (yes, off the ground) for the first time--without teeth! She thought they were delectable! Forget buying those $3.00-a-bottle melt away cereals--I'm getting Cheerios!!

Last week, on our Sunday walk, which was FREEZING, we saw a pelican on the pier! You'll have to enlarge the photo, but it's there! Choco is (technically) not allowed on the pier, but the lifeguards don't seem to mind it if I tuck him away all cozy style! Isn't he a fluffy ball of goodness?

There--that's a good outline of the pelican! I'm just the master photographer, eh?

Why go to Disneyland when your Dad is more fun?

"Weeeeeeeeeee!"

Last Saturday turned out to be a bit chilly, so we decided to let Choco play at the beach! It proved problematic when he was attacked by some bratty chihuahua, but he's feeling better now. Don't make fun of him--his ego is still recovering.

Happy as can be.....before the attack. I was quite brusque in demanding that the owner keep her dog leashed, as this was the second attack (instigated by her dog) in less than ten minutes. Coupled with my verbal assertiveness, I physically picked her dog up by it's chest hair, mid-attack, and chucked it off of Choco. She didn't mention the dog toss.

Schoolgirl outfit--modest style!

We went to a chili cook-off, Harvest Fair last Friday, which was quite enjoyable! It was fun chatting with our friends, eating chili and cornbread and playing games! This was her first game, the cake walk! She won on the first round.......

....a rice krispie treat is a perfect prize!

She's just about to do some plies....that's plie-aaaaaaa.

Our little family at the Harvest Fair--Orange County style!

Beauties and Bows

Ahh, another beautiful picture of yours truly as a child. I mean, how could you not feel confident and proud of a picture like this? Let's go ahead and dissect it for the sole purpose of appreciating every aspect of the photo. First, who is in this photo? Well, this is a picture of my best friend Serenity and me. Who knows how old we were? I only know that we've been friends since she moved in next door at the age of six. Perhaps, seven, but definitely, not older. Second, where was this photo taken? Believe it or not, this is on a little train ride at the Tulsa Zoo. Yes, I said the ZOO. What? The background indicates differently? Hmmmm, oh yes, the picture was snapped at the most opportune time of the ride--directly in front of the natural trailer. Fits perfectly with the "nature-themed" zoo setting, yeah? Alas, you can't escape the trailer in Oklahoma. Third, don't we look like little pageant stars, what with our perfect smiles, neatly groomed hair and fashionable accessories? I'm surprised the ever-in-style front t-shirt stain wasn't visible. Last, I especially like how Seren and I fixed our bangs in the exact same manner, opposite each other. Specifically, 2/3 on one side, flattened with perfection, leaving 1/3 to playfully stray from form on the other. If you can call any portion of our hair "formed." Thanks for the pic, Seren--yet again, I find amusement in my childhood pictures!

Look at her new purse! Cassidy got K Baby a new, little, pink purse! She carries her pacifier in it.

A little day at the park. Choco spent his time FREAKING out, trying to mount other dogs, while the rest of the family played on the swings, chatted on the picnic tables and enjoyed a mild afternoon.

Delicious. I love Kavella's eyes.

She sure enjoys the baby swing!

Thanks, Granny, for the darling dress!

Indian Girl! Indian Girl! Oh, relax, all you politically correct people out there--I'm friends with plenty of Native American peoples who would find that completely appropriate!

I can't wait for Dustin to take Kavella on her first "Daddy-Daughter Date." Those are the best!

Kavella's best girlfriend, Eden. They were talking about how out of style their moms are...."I mean, you should see the purse my mom carries--it looks just like a diaper bag. Embarrassing!"

This is how Kavella utilizes her "bouncy" chair these days. At least she's resourceful.