Spring At Purina Farm

Waiting to go inside and see all the baby animals.
Running through the tunnels in the barn is way more fun than walking on the walkways.
A kid petting a kid. That goat was wearing a sweater, I would have gotten a picture but Isa spotted a "puffy doggy" in the next area. So she raced off to learn that it wasn't a puffy doggy after all, it was a lamb, she loved it anyway.
Petting the lamb.
She took well to these little guys. She kept saying "Come here little pliglet." And kissing in the air to get the piglets to come over to her.
Running like a crazy woman to see the fish pond. We got a lot of action shots today, she was a very busy little girl.
Taking off after that cow told her what was up. Before this was taken every time the cow would moo she would moo back...very loudly. Finally that cow decided she'd had enough and licked Isa's face. I have to hand it to the cow in this situation, that is definitely one way to get a kid to pipe down.
We lost interest in the dog show so we decided to take a wagon ride around the farm. She was waving at all the other children doing all the farm stuff.


The MOPS (mothers of preschoolers) group went to Purina Farm today. I took Isa and we had a blast!

Potty Princess

I took this last week some time. Isa was sitting on her potty and I heard talking in the bathroom. Sure enough she lined all her loyal subjects up to listen to her as she spoke from the throne. I also intend to use these as blackmail later.

The baby visits

One of my dear friends from high school came to visit with her little girl who is 4 months old. I got out Isa's old baby swing and tried to put new batteries in it only to find that the old battery had exploded so of course the new batteries were useless as well as the swing itself. They showed up before I could move the swing downstairs. After they left Isa decided she was going to be a baby and crawled up into the swing with her snack and put the tray down and everything. She was watching Sesame Street and singing along while these pictures were taken. My baby swings again!

Powder Valley and Beyond

Cheesing it up before the big hike. She said goodbye to this frog on the way back out to the car.
She also told me she's a "moobie star" with my sunglasses on.
Yes fans, this is the picture taken mere seconds before she shot off like a rocket down a hill and fell face first into the concrete. Thus awarding her with the suspiciously famous mustache immediately under her nose. She was actually fine and without scrapes until her feet kicked up over her head from the sudden stop of momentum. You'll see what I mean about the scrape.
Post huge spill. The cut underneath her nose is finally starting to get better. She didn't cry for long... She's so tough! She has also told me that the apple tastes better eaten whole after I take a bite out of it to get her started. That's the only way she likes apples now. Evidently cutting up an apple is just a baby thing.

Taking a rest on one of the decks they have built into the hills. The perfect spot to stop, drop you apple on the ground and strike a pose.

mmmmm, apple! Snack time yet again!


No Dad, I will not smile for you, take a picture of me eating this or take no pictures... and like it!


We went hiking in a nature reserve around here this past weekend. Anytime I go hiking anywhere I always tie a bandanna around my head so Isa had to have one too. No I would not let Miguel take a picture of me in that condition, I'm not nearly as cute as Isa. It's quite the "outdoorsy" look, well as much of an outdoorsy look as I have. I"m not much of a camper/hiker but when the weather is finally so nice and Miguel doesn't have to work on a Saturday (finally) attention must be paid and a fun time MUST be had!

Park Videos

These are videos from the park today. ENJOY! I know I did, it was the perfect day for the park.

Busy Sunday for the Camera

Last Sunday in February, I had to go with the most wintry item in the closet. When she was all done, I made Miguel take some pictures of her, I could hardly believe this was the same little sloppy-haired, drool covered, pajama half off monster that climbed into bed with us at 6:45 this morning. It was a miracle!
Ooo-la-la French Braids! Yes, it's been a while, but Mickey Mouse Clubhouse was on this morning when it was hair time so I went for the gold standard of hair-do's. The ribbons stayed in until nap- that's a record for her!
The pre-church scooter ride. She was most distressed when she had to give up riding the scooter to ride in the car this morning.
Crouching Isa, hidden dragon. She's getting ready to spring... onto nothing, fun
Rock'n the big girl slide this year! No more baby stuff for her. Now if we could get this whole potty training thing under control she'd be great!

OK, so it broke 45 degrees which means 1 of 2 things had to happen, I either had to take Isa to the zoo or the park. I didn't feel like driving to the zoo so we opted for Queeny Park by our new house. This was my first visit to Queeny since my high school graduation ceremony. They have an AWESOME park there. As featured above.

Dad's Clothes, Better Model

Little angel all snuggly in her hoodie.

Watching Mickey Mouse Clubhouse getting ready to go.
Yes, that's drool on her chin, what's up now!?!


Pictured here is a gift from Miguel's mom. His old hoodie that his parents bought in Santa Barbara. It's the perfect jacket for running into buildings from the car.