August 9th, Mary’s family, our family, Grandma Nancy and Grandpa Joe had a pool party with Uncle Mike, Aunt Martha and Daniella.  Auntie Martha made the food and it was terrific.  You loved being in the pool and playing with water balloons.

August 8th, Uncle Ron, Aunt Mary, Trey, Bo and Uriah came down and we went to Disneyland with Kelina, Malia, Juilus, Jared, Daddy, Mommy and you. The first ride me went on was “Pirates of the Carribean”. It scared you and you cried a little. You didn’t like Mr. Toads Wild Ride Either. You loved Dumbo, just like last year as well the the Teacups and Alice in Wonderland. It’s a Small World was Closed. You fell asleep while waiting in line for Peter Pan which was the one you really wanted to go on. Since you were asleep, we didn’t know how you liked it. When we were walking past a kiosk selling princess items you looked at Daddy and me and said in your most charming voice “What do you want to get me there”. Needless to say we got you a princess hat.

 
August 2nd, 2008 we drove to Fresno to visit your Mom’s, Mom’s, Dad.  He lives in an assisted living center.  He is 88 now and had a hard time getting around but his mind is as sharp as ever.  This was your first time meeting him.  He kept saying how beautiful you were.  We took him to eat at Chubby’s twice and he really enjoyed the food.  Malia asked him how he was doing and he said he was lonely.  She asked him if he wanted to come live with us and he said “I’m not that lonely”.  Kelina, Malia, Julius, Jared and you took the car to Target to buy some swimsuits so you could go swimming in the hotel swimming pool.  The car broke down and Julius had to drive while Kelina, Malia and Jared pushed it.  You were crying and when you came back to the hotel you told Daddy and Mommy all about the battery being dead.  We had to leave our car in Fresno and Auntie Mary and Uncle Ron drove it down when they came down to see us.  Fortunately it was only a loose battery cable and it cost $88.80 to fix it.

Uncle David is leaving for Ireland on October 11th. He is going to stay in Europe for three months and he may end up staying for a couple of years if he gets a job. He held us all tight before he left because we don’t know when we will see him again. Friends and family can keep in touch with what Uncle David is doing by going to his blog: danneker.blogspot.com. If they want to email him his address is danneker@gmail.com.

Saturday, October 7th, Uncle Mike, Auntie Martha and Daniela had a going away party for Uncle David. You actually met Auntie Martha the week before but she wouldn’t let us use her picture because she didn’t like how she looked. She made a wonderful meal-she is a great cook! Uncle Michael was letting you know about the dangers of drinking alcohol in this picture.

Friday night, October 6th, we got your new crib set up. You previously slept in a pack and play but it was getting too small for you. You liked moving around too much. You really were fascinated by your new crib and really seemed to like it.

Mommy’s other brother, Uncle David and his girlfrind Marlene were there to see you for the first time also.

You met your Uncle Mike, mommy’s brother, and his daughter, your cousin Daniela for the first time.

You also loved listening to the sound of the water falls and ponds.

The next day we went to the Los Angeles Arboretum. You really loved looking at all the beauiful flowers.

You instantly loved your Pou-Pou. I am sure it is because she and your mommy look so much alike.

Your mom’s mom, Pou-Pou and Grandpa Joe finally got to see you on September 29th. They drove all the way down from Spokane, Washington.