Reading with Mickey

Owies, Bug Bites, and Tanlines

Owies...Hannah always seems to have one and has decided to tell about them every night while in the bath. This is Hannah showing us one...she milks the fact there is an owie on her legs, feet, arms, fingernails (if they have just been clipped)...anything...I'm not kidding. There was no teaching involved with this...she just knows to complain...is it possible that hypochondria is genetic?
Here is a bug bite that was always "itchy."
Tanlines...who knew using SPF 50 would still result in bleach blonde hair and tan lines?
The combo!

Papa and Me

Double trouble!
Smiles...
Walkin' in our boots...

Dude Ranch or Kara Creek Ranch

The fam...minus the Josh, Shelli and Greg...
All by myself...wish I could have ridden.
Pure joy!

Stoic baby!
Hannah's cowboy...Monty (her step-great-uncle).

Petting the horses was just part of the fun.
Helping feed the horses oats...
Hi Horses!
Of course I found the cat (named Cat)...
I take my riding very seriously...
Papa and me...

Paula, me, Dada, and Lindsey - read to take on Inyan Canyon.

Hi Horses!

First Horseback Ride

Hannah LOVED the horses. She was very serious when it came to riding =)

Last Cali Picts

Are you talkin' to me?
Family Picture outside the mall where we saw Jabba Chamberlain and other members of the NY Yankees.
Carrots for Hannah on Josh and Shelli's patio!
Josh, Shelli and Hannah at the mall.
My hat...

San Diego with Josh and Shelli

Quick photo after a long day at the zoo...
Hippo jumping.
Waiting for pandas!
Mom and Dad at dinner.
Went to a restaurant called Extraordinary Desserts...they aren't kidding...Hannah definitely was enjoying the extra-ordinary dessert!
Good food for some GREAT people!

Ocean...

As you can see, Hannah kept close watch on the ocean because it was way too noisy and very scary! Her parents however thoroughly enjoyed the time.
Hannah's version of the ocean! Treats, shades and a chair...could life get much better?
Serenity...
Playing in the sand with Shelli...
Even Shelli in her amazing wet suit couldn't coax this one into the water...but it made for a cute picture. The pacifier was necessary for calming purposes....

Disney!

Playing the piano in Toontown!
The girls with Walt - the creator of what Hannah likes to call "THE MOUSE." Yes we were the crazy people who took our less than 2 year old to Disneyland. Yes, like all the others her age, she lost it at 2PM from exhaustion and complete over stimulation. Yes, we stayed longer so we could see the parade. Derek could have had a better 1st time experience at Disneyland, but we were very 20-month-old oriented. Nonetheless, it was a great family day. P.S. It helps that my brother Josh lives literally 20 minutes! Can't beat that drive!
Watching the parade. Hannah was mesmorized. When it was over, she ran after the street cleaners screaming "The mouse - dance! The mouse - dance!"
Daddy and Hannah at Toontown City Hall!
The Disney characters were fine from a distance...however, up close was another story.
Death grip #2
Drivin' with dad!

Giants!

Cousins in the cheap seats...
The field...
Family pict with the Pacific Ocean in the background...
The clubhouse...
Snoopy and the cousins!
Syd and Caitlin in the dugout...

Golden Gate

The giant Golden Gate Bridge...
Getting ready for the walk!
The foot of the bridge...
The fam on the bridge...
A look back...