My Birthday--Part Two!

I turned 2 this year, so naturally I needed 2 birthday celebrations! Yes, I had 2 parties last year as well, but that was different. People needed to see me! I was turning 1 for cryin' out loud! So after a lovely 11 hours in the car with my mom and dad, we decided to take it easy on my actual birthday, which was Sunday. My parents took me to the National Aquarium in Baltimore to see Nemo and Dory in person, among other sensational things, including the Dolphin Show--awesome! And then they took me to Uno's for lunch, where we sang and hung out before I passed out in the car :)

Eh-oh Pawleys!

I love the beach. My mom loves the beach. My dad loves us. It is win-win-win ;) in this family! We took our annual family vacation to Pawleys Island, South Carolina (I know, I know, but the beaches are wonderful!) with the Stanos and McMorrows. I got to hang out with my bffs Elsa, Brighton and Tess. It was pretty sweet. Ok, ok, on with the show!

The happy family that stayed at the Palmetto Cottage. Thank you, Aladay family--your home is lovely.....We call dibs forever :)

My mom told me that this picture was selected to present as the official group shot of the "wild pack of girls" (Uncle Paul's words) because no one is actively crying and everyone's head is in clear view. And when was the last time you got 2 two year olds and 2 babies to sit still for "one simple photo?!" Take what you can get people!






So Dad thought it would be so fun to drag me around on a boogie board to show me a good time. Elsa got to play too. It was all fine and dandy until.....You'll see!



And what better way to end the week by celebrating my birthday?! Move over Jack Marsh--you've had 20, let me have a turn at the Pawleys birthday bonanza. True, we had one last year, but that was my FIRST birthday.....Kind of a big deal. As usual, my mom let Aunt Jen throw me a fabulous birthday party, complete with party-size pizza and funfetti cake. What more could a girl ask for? Can't wait until next year. Good thing my Aunt Jen already booked the house ;)

Crazy Fast Trip to NH and 4th of July

As you know, this family loves 4th of July. My dad and Uncle Brandon also put on a mighty fine fireworks show, so this year was no different. Grumpy (Michael to those not in the know) and Grandma Nennie came down for Thanksgiving last year and were kind enough to drive up hundreds of dollars worth of fireworks back to their house with the idea that Daddy and Uncle Brandon would come up and set them off one fine day. Well, that day was the 3rd of July (we wanted to beat the rush!).

But before all the lovely fireworking, I went berry picking with Daddy and Grandma Nennie. It was a nice New Hampshire-y thing to do and I had a blast!

I also went swimming in the lake and got to practice all my swimming lesson moves in real life!

Escape to L.A.

Mommy and I ventured out to Los Angeles to visit my Aunt Carrie and Uncle David. We played at the playground and took walks in Echo Park, ate all types of delicious food and had a good time hanging out together. Uncle David even made up some silly songs to make me laugh. He is so entertaining!

This is Aunt Carrie and me walking around the lake at Echo Park.

Here I am playing at the playground, being so brave and making a few friends.


Here are Uncle David and me snuggling on the couch.


And then with Aunt Carrie!

We had a great time, I can't wait until September when Carrie and David get married and we get to come back! I can show my dad the ropes, since he didn't get to come with us. I am going to take him to a Dodgers game and to Disneyland! At least, that is what Mom said! I had a great time and was so happy to be able to visit my family.

Happy, Hoppy Girl

This little lady is becoming such a little lady! We have not been taking pictures as much as shooting video. She is at that age where she is doing so much that pictures don't do her justice!

This first video is her "Happy Song" dance. Apparently, the good vibes from "Sesame Street" inspired this dance and song.

Memorial Day!

So this next one is sparse, we took like no pictures, so these will have to do! Our friends, Maggie and Paul and Tess from Boston were in town, so we had a barbeque! Jen and Maggie have better pics I am sure, but here is one funny video. Colby, Elsa, Emma and Ella throw caution to the "Three Kids Maximum" rule and serve as quality control for the slide. And honestly, Emma and Ella are so light, if there is a weight capacity, I am sure between the four girls, it averages out just fine.

Note: there was one pic of Maggie, Tess, Brighton and Brandon, but it was not flattering, so I think we all would agree to omit it. You all can thank me later ;)

Cannonball Run to Gettysburg

So I know that this does not make people feel better when we haven't blogged for 2 months and update the blog with something from May, but........We had a blast in Gettysburg! Colby and Elsa ran around, enjoyed the history, rolled down the big hill at Cemetery Hill and had an all around good time.

We also thought we'd treat the dearly departed to a peppy version of "Old MacDonald,"
we hope they enjoyed it!