First Storm Watch of 2010

Evidently, the meteorologists weren't exaggerating this time about this past week of storms.

Storms = no outdoor playtime = boredom

I've started practicing my pointe.

I've also been trying to do my share of the household chores. This includes wiping the windows.

I did a great job and got to play with a new toy.

Cleaning is a daily thing.
And don't forget to mop the carpet too!
Finally a break! This is my makeshift jungle gym.

I've gotten pretty good with the climbing thing. My landing is far from perfect but you'll know when I'm "Done".

And more cleaning...

It's finally clearing up! Hooray!!!

New Year, New Friends, New Habits

Hope your New Year has started off on the right foot. Mine started off with a bang. I made many new friends. Wanna meet some of them?

WARNING!!! TO ALL THOSE WHO ARE SNAKE PHOBIC

(yes...you, TIA IMA)...

CLOSE YOUR EYES NOW AND SCROLL...

Beautiful flamingo friends
Funny gorilla with hand on his head friend Here's me and Tio Memo with out new pandita friend.

Crazy cool zebra friends

Sleepy polar bear friend

Goofy meer kat friend

Hmmm...rhino friends

Ahh, now that's a better view...

And mommy's favorite tall, slender, beautiful giraffe friends.

Love their beautiful manes and long eyelashes. And did you notice their horns are covered with fur? Quite spactacular, aren't they?
And last but not least, our klingy koala friends. Mom says they remind her of me--how I like to cling onto her all day long.

I had the most fantastic time at the San Diego Zoo.

So now, I wanted to share some of my new habits, or my 1 new habit. Can you guess?

Closer view:

Did you guess? Yup! I love to lick!My book...

Yes, the wall...

Mom missed it here, but I just licked the window...

Anyway, that's not all that I do.

I love milk...it does a body good.

Salad is good too.

I like to climb...

I like to play basketball with Dad.

And I like to be goofy like Dad. We're chattering our teeth here...

Bye for now!

Merry New Year!!!

Hope everyone had a fun and safe New Year. We celebrated here in my casa, but I've been battling a cold this week and had a wierd outbrake of hives, so Mom didn't mind me turning in a little early tonight.

Anyway, here is a recap of Christmas '09.

Our family celebrates on Christmas Eve and this year, we had a wonderful dinner at Tia Chelo's house. Unfortunately, Mom didn't take any pictures until we got home.

I got these cool (or warm) house slippers from Tia Chelo.

Then on Christmas day, I got to open my presents from Santa. But I was so cozy watching my fav Ni Hao Kai Lan on tv.

Dad helped me open my presents. I got a bunch of books. I love books.

Here is me and Mom. She says don't mind her undone face and hair.

Here is my new ride from Tia Bita (which Mom also got for me).

Oh and did I mention I love pressing buttons?

Target in sight.

Oops. There's something wrong here.

Oh and now I have a new favorite spot.

Mmmm. I LOVE real watermelon juice. But be careful because if you drink too fast, you can get a brain freeze.

Hope 2010 brings much happiness and health to you and your family.

Hau'oli Makahiki Hou!

Hybernating this Winter

Is it me or has winter been a little more chilly and wet this season? I have to admit I do love the sound of rain and how it makes you feel cozy when you snuggle on the couch with a warm sippycup full of milk. Well, that's what I've been up to these days. It can get pretty boring being cooped up in the house all day. Wanna see how I like to shake things up around here?

I've taken up cheese making. I've been making the most out of my baths. Can you see how much I can splash? I've also had some time to practice my barista skills. Good morning! Would you care for a latte?
Just making sure it looks delicous.
I'm also now a pro at basketball.
And when we finally got our tree I helped Mom decorate it.
But she got pretty upset when I ruined her decorations. You see, they were all made of glass and unfortunately, glass doesn't hold up when thrown on tile. I'm speaking from experience.
But Dad was nice enough to share his some of his delicious chex mix that Mom made.
And the very next night, Dad shared his dessert from Yogurt Land.
And when I got my first present from Aunty Jan, I just couldn't resist! I waited for Mom to take a shower and then snuck a peek.
I've also been wanting to take up painting and thought this would be a great time to start. But please don't tell Dad. He'll be so upset if he found out what I did to the new tv.
And if Dad gets mad at me, he won't let me walk on him.
Gosh Mom! Why so early?

So I realized why Mom took all those close-ups this morning. She was scheming to get my hair cut. And it turned out to be the most awful experience of my life. TEN agonizing minutes of complete torture. Here is the end result. What do you think? Was it worth it?

By the way, yes, I am opening the door.

Here's a picture of my tree, doned in all-plastic ornaments. Mom even had to hand tie all 80 ornaments with ribbon since the wire hooks are a major hazzard. Oh, you caught me!!

And to be sure, they do not break when thrown.And I can even bite without fear.

(A really hard bite)

See ya!