Spring Break

Spring break was very fun and very busy! We went to so many places. We started our week by spending A Day Out With Thomas. Auntie Rebecca, Uncle Chad, Abby, and Molly joined us. When we got there I had a wonderful surprise when I saw Bubbie there too! I ran up to her and gave her a great big hug!

After Thomas we headed down to San Diego to see Zach and Mike. The first day there we went to the beach. The water was very cold and salty, but it was sure fun playing in it with Daddy.

The next day Daddy, Mommy, and I went to the San Diego Safari Park. I loved the tram ride and the carousel and I always love seeing all the animals!

The day we left San Diego Mommy woke me up early. We were heading to a fantastic surprise. As soon as I saw Disneyland I put a huge smile on my face and said "Mommy, what's that? Is that Disneyland?" When she nodded yes, my huge smile got even bigger and I started clapping and cheering! I couldn't wait to ride Dumbo and meet Mickey Mouse! We spent one day at Disneyland and the next day at California Adventure. We even celebrated my birthday at Goofy's Kitchen for dinner where I got to meet Snow White! I had a whole conversation with her! I couldn't believe that she talked! None of the other Disney friends I met were able to talk. I told her that I saw her in her movie and that the mean witch was scary. She reassured me that the witch is not allowed to be mean or scary at Disneyland and that made me feel a lot better.

After Disneyland we headed to Simi Valley to see Bubbie and Grandpa. They had to leave on their spring break trip so our visit was very short, but of course we found time to go to Cho Cho San for dinner.

The next morning Mommy, Daddy, and I went to Magic Mountain. I loved going on the rides and meeting Tweety Bird! I hope that next time I get to meet Daffy Duck too.

After Magic Mountain we went back to Abby and Molly's house to celebrate my birthday. They got me a Thomas cake and presents! I love spending time with my cousins! I asked Mommy if I could stay for "5 weeks," but she said "no." Maybe next time.

The day after we got back home was Easter Sunday. Daddy cooked us a very special brunch and then we got to open Easter baskets. After I opened all my presents I got to go on an egg hunt in our house. It didn't take me very long to find all the hidden eggs. What a great way to end such a wonderful spring break!

Happy Happy Holidays!

So many holidays, so little time. My holidays kicked off with a trip to Southern California for Thanksgiving. I had so much fun with Bubbie and Grandpa! I love Abby and Molly so much that I still can't stop talking about them! I wish I could do everything with them!

I think this was my most exciting Hanukah yet! Each night, I said the prayer with Mommy and then was very good about only opening one present. I also did a good job of not blowing out the menorah filled with all those "birthday" candles!



Every year Mommy bakes cookies to give to all her friends for Christmas. This year I got to help her! I was a big help... and I hardly ate any chocolate chips!

Although, Christmas hasn't come yet I've been celebrating for awhile now. It started with a trip to pick out a Christmas tree.

Santa was everywhere this season! I first got to see Santa at Daddy's work. I couldn't wait to tell him I wanted a reindeer for Christmas!

Next, I got to see Santa at a brunch for Daddy's work. It was so much fun... they even had dancing there!

Finally, I got to see Santa at Folsom Zoo. Mommy, Daddy, and Gramma took me there to see the holiday lights decorations. We met Hailey, Rob and Erin there. Since, we went at night many of the animals were moving around.

I also got to build my first gingerbread house. Hailey came over and we each got to make our own. I was nearly successful at not eating any of the candy... the frosting is a different story.

Some of you may have heard the sad news of my favorite mall closing because of a man coming in and starting a huge fire. It closed the day after Gramma had taken me to go on the carousel ride. I had saved one token for the carousel to use on a different day and now the carousel was closed! I talked about going back on it everyday and Mommy told me I would go back on it once the fireman were done cleaning up the mess from the fire. Well, after nearly 2 months I got to go back to the mall and ride the carousel! Mommy even let me ride it twice! Gramma came with us and we met Miss Terri there. We ate lunch together, went shopping, and went on more rides! The trip was well worth the wait!

And for the big holiday news... meet my new baby brother or sister! Baby Gendron/Smith is due August 1st. I can't wait to meet my new friend! I told Mommy I hope it's a boy. I'm already being a great big sister by taking care of Mommy. She explained to me that she can't carry me anymore because it can hurt my baby so I'm happy with just holding her hand... "I don't want to hurt my baby."