Disneyland

Ok, so I did say, nay, SWEAR that I wouldn't take Lucy to Disneyland until she was 5? Fortunately for all of us, I have little to no will power.

We went for the first time on Thursday. We took it easy and only went for 3 hours. That was just enough time for an introductory visit. Lucy was enchanted!

Luckily, her older cousin Rosie was there to show her the ropes. Mimi and Papa also came to watch the girls ride the rides, taste the food, and fall fast asleep before leaving the parking lot.

Thanks Mickey!

The Portrait of the Artist as A Young Girl

Lucy is truly her father's daughter. A little over a year, and already she is taking an interest in art!

Well, to be specific, she has good taste in art.

Well, to be more accurate, she likes to taste art.


We think she's a budding genius.

Descanso Gardens

We had a nice time at Descanso gardens recently. . . the leaves are finally cooperating and falling off. Beautiful carpets of yellow and red abound!

Daddy helps Lu admire the koi at the Japanese garden.

Lucy, Rosie, and the Sea Lion

The Holidays!

Many wonderful things happened this Christmas, including Simon and I buying each other a new camera! These pictures are off of the other one. . . so there may be more Christmas to come! Christmas eve was Lucy's first time wearing tights. . . and the ruffles on the rear were too cute not to photograph!
Lucy's Nana sent a very special package from Wales. In it were chocolate coins that are a family tradition. Needless to say, the obsession was apparent from the moment she laid eyes on them. She even got to taste one. . .her first chocolate!


Daddy and Lucy at the Rose Parade. We walked down to the parade with our friends Sarah and Tony with their kids to see some floats! We didn't arrive until 9:30, so all the good seats had been taken by overzealous folks who spent the night. We didn't mind being wedged between the Travelodge and the tamale guy. The floats were amazing. . .but the reason we go? THE BANDS!
Happy New Year everyone!