Lastly, the Santa Monica Pier

I rode my first roller coaster!


Just kidding! I did drive some cars and fly an airplane, though.

Daddy, however, says I need to take driver's education. I say, "Whatever."

Second, apple-picking

We also drove a long way in the hot sun to find apples to pick. I had more fun in the raspberry bushes but, alas, I have nothing to show for that. I ate most before we got home. It was like, Blueberries for Sal.



I learned that Granny Smith apples are a bit tart.

First, belated Halloween picture

At first, I was shy about walking up to strangers and saying this bizarre greeting, "Trick-or-treat." But, by my third packet of M&Ms, I was taking candy for each hand.

It's Obama Time!

So far I have learned to say "He's my first president!" when I see his picture in the newspaper. In his honor, I have adapted one of the masterpieces of Western literature:


Eight years are up.
It's getting late.
W's passed his expiry date.
It's Obama Time!

Good for society's bottom!
Good for its top!
Get your yourselves set to Obama-de-bop--
It's Obama Time!

Some voters are old
and some are new.
Some states are red
and some are blue.
Some voters' logic is fuzzy.
Some is not.
But we can all be happy with the president we've got.
It's Obama Time!
Ooooo yes, it's Obama Time!

Some voters are Hispanic and some are Asian,
But everyone's horrified by Sarah Palin.
She might be crazy or she might not--
Thanks McCain for making Barack the only choice we've got!

Obama unites the left.
Obama charms the right.
'Bama 'bama 'bama 'bama Biden!
Everybody's dancing in the streets tonight.
'Bama 'bama 'bama 'bama Biden!

Now everyone to Grant Park in one big crowd,
crying and marveling and yelling real loud.
It's Obama Time!

Yes we can, yes we can shine a light--
Do not go gentle into that good night.
It's Obama Time!
(LOUDER, LOUDER)
It's Obama Time!
(LOUDER, LOUDER)
IT'S OBAMA TIME!


Please feel free to share with your friends who are toddlers, or who have them. They are the only ones who are likely to get it.

Congratulations, President Obama!

One nice thing about living in California is that important things happen at more kid-friendly hours.


I was so happy I was doing flips.

Building a mommy

Sometimes she just doesn't come around fast enough when I need her so I have to make do.