November's trip for Grampa Mel's Birthday

Just a few random 'everyday' photos to brighten your day!



My friend Alison came over to play! We are both daughters of band directors, so we decided to make some music!
Aunt Faith brought this shirt from Ethiopia. I'm sure she'd be glad I've already started playing basketball as well!
Uncle Steve was talking on the phone with me.
Uncle Steve loves to read books, something we have in common.Grampa Mel always puts a smile on my face!
Noni shows me ALL the toys from her toy closet.Aunt Crystal and I share a laugh.Uncle Dan entertains me for a while.

Aunt Jo came with me to the doctor's office for a check up.
The following pictures are from the Wildlife Safari--I had a blast meeting all the animals!
Cousin Sam and I pet a goat.I got to meet the giraffes,
zebras,
deer,
and bulls.

December

Well, I'm skipping November for now (we took a trip to visit Grampa Mel for his 60th birthday--his whole immediate family surprised him for a few days' visit!) So, here is December.
First, Grampa Mel and Noni visited for an early Christmas. I helped Grampa Mel hammer together my toy organizer.
Hangin out in Mom's shades!
Jingling my Christmas bells!
Fun in the cold with Mom!
Mom and I by the Christmas tree.Dad and I by the Christmas tree.
Traveling in my present box.

Here are the picture from our trip to Chicago for Dad's Midwest Convention. We stayed with the DeSotos, went to the Chicago Symphony, and ate dinner at Watertower Place.
Here I am running around the basement of the DeSoto's church!
Here I am waiting for the train.I'm on my first train ride!
My first time to walk in the snow! Check the video below!

My 6 year old friend, Riellie, took this picture!

Mommy and I went to Winter Wonder Fest--a mini wonderland for kids located at Navy Pier. Here I'm on my first carousel ride!I'm following snowflakes that move on the ground.
Now I'm on a mini train ride.
My first time to push a buggy my own size!