Chihuly Glass in the Desert

Target sponsored a free weekend at the Desert Botanical Gardens which was featuring a Chihuly exhibit: The Nature of Glass. You had to get reservations even though it was free so that they wouldn't be too crowded. Luckily we got ours before they sold out. We had been to the gardens before but the glass definitely adds a unique twist on the landscape.

Can I borrow the keys?

We are in trouble! She managed to get the car keys even without being able to see in the drawer.

Diaper duty

This isn't so bad. You guys make it seem like this is the worst thing in the world. It doesn't even smell!

Simple pleasures

Chocolate banana crepes

Nothing like some fruit in the morning to start the day. Made this everyday food recipe for breakfast a few weeks ago. I guess this could have been for dessert too. :)

Car thief

I just discovered today that the Honda which is park in our driveway was broken into. I didn't even notice until I sat in the car. You can see in this picture where they broke part of the frame and then pried the window ajar so they could unlock the door.


Nothing was really taken except they took the CD changer remote and display. You can see the wire to the display which they had to cut. I think they were looking to take the CD changer too since they emptied the glove box but the changer was actually under the front seat. This will be the last time the car is parked without the alarm turned on.

I'm 20 months old now!

Quick! This is my smiley face. I can't hold it much longer.

Picture book

Just 3 more months till I need to figure this out.

Rude awakening

Finally they can't run from me!

Vegas, Baby!

If I'm going to make it here, I'll need to dazzle them with some music...


...and with some singing.


I'll also need a good disguise for gambling. These glasses make me at least 50 years old.


This hoover dam bypass bridge just doesn't seem like it would be stable.

'Twas the night before Christmas...

"Now where do I find Douglas fir?"


Finally the roof rack comes in handy.


"Get out of my way!"


"No one is going to miss these."


Predicting that Lauren tires out before she opens half her gifts.

House lights

In case you were wondering, this is not our house.

I'm 19 months old now!

I can now say puhleeze, show my sleepy and smiley face, and call the cats by name although they still run from me. Oh and this month I had pony tails for the first time.

Lazy Cats

Normally we never see scorpions in the house because our cats usually take care of any intruders but either they are getting too old or are just lazy. After taking this picture, I had to take matters into my own hands.

3.14159...

Yum! Pumpkin pie!

2 rooms with a view

We recently took a trip up to Seattle where we were upgraded to a Westin suite. Here you can see the space needle in between the buildings.



"I'll miss you gg Phyllis!"



Here you can see our bedroom and Lauren's heavenly crib. They claim how the crib mattress is twice as thick as others etc. but it seemed more like marketing folks gone crazy.



Here's the "suite" part of the room. It's connected to the bedroom through a door. If the suite wasn't so cold and sterile, it would be pretty cool. Unfortunately it felt more creepy than luxurious but it did provide Lauren some nice play area.

I'm 18 months old now!

I'm officially 1.5 years old now. So what is the official rule for when I can declare a half year on my age? Am I allowed to round up to the 0.5?

Friends don't bite friends

So Lauren got another bite at daycare but this time on the face! Supposedly her and a "friend" were crawling through a tunnel and were passing each other and that "friend" bit her. If I ever find out who this "friend" is, I'll be sure to say hello.

Happy Halloween!

Proud parent

Biting is definitely not an acceptable behavior although after reading the additional comments section, I can't help but feel a little proud.

I'm 17 months old now!

Tough economic times....

"Playing" has never been so much fun.

Longwood Gardens

Lauren enjoyed her trip back east. She saw deer, pumpkins, bees, flowers, and of course family, lots of family. She especially liked her visit to the famous Longwood Gardens.


Pumpkin anyone?


I'll take this one!


One of the prettiest areas is the waterlily display in the Conservatory.






Another cool area was the gigantic outdoor train set complete with bridges and moving water.


The indoor children's garden was also very cool with lots of water. Be prepared to have a wet child if you go.

Scorpion

Found another scorpion in the garage. Normally I don't react much when I see them but this one definitely made my pulse rise probably because of the large size. You can see a paint can in the picture for reference.