Beach Day. In February.

I got to visit my Godmother, Amanda, at college.  We got to play on the beach even though it was February!  I collected sea shells and spotted lots of seagulls.  It was so much fun that I didn't want to leave. I can't wait to go back to the beach to visit Amanda again.

With Amanda at the beach.

Spotting the seagulls.

With Amanda and G'ma, taking a break.

Trip to Boston

Daddy was in Boston for work for a really, long time so Mommy and I took an airplane to visit him.  The airplane was so much fun because I got to sit in my own seat and look out the window the whole trip.  I also got to meet the Pilot, and he even gave me my own wings!  In Boston, we went to the aquarium.  There were so many cool animals to see like the penguins, fish, turtles and even a shark!

On the airplane.

WithDaddy, checking out the penguins.

Looking for the shark.

My First Sleigh Ride

Mommy and Daddy kept saying that they were happy it didn't snow a lot this winter.  I don't know why?...Snow is SO much fun!  I got to shovel, throw snow balls and go sleigh riding with Mommy and Daddy down a really BIG hill!  I can't wait for more snow!

With Daddy, going down the BIG hill.

All Aboard!

A new adventure for a new year!  For those of you who know me pretty well, you know that two of my favorite things are rocks and "choo choos".  Well, guess what?  I got to go on my first train ride!  I was a little scared when the train first pulled up next to me because it was really loud, but I got over that pretty quickly.  I loved looking out the window as the train moved really fast.  I also got to give the Conductor my ticket, and he was nice enough to invite me to the front of the train to meet the Engineer.  It was so cool!  I really hope that Mommy and Daddy take me on a train ride again soon.

Waiting for the train with G'ma and G'pa.

My first time on the train.

Waiting to give the Conductor my ticket.

God Jul

"God Jul", or "Merry Christmas" in Norwegian.  I'm about 1/2 of a 1/4 Norwegian (still learning my math), but I sure do look it don't I?  Well my Oldemore (Great Grandmother in Norwegian) who you have heard about before (aka MaMoo) is 100% Norwegian, and has always carried on the Norwegian traditions for her children, grandchildren and now great grandchildren.  One of the most favorite traditions of my Mommy and her seven, girl cousins, was going to the Juletrest every year.  In case you are wondering, a Juletrefest is a Norwegian "Christmas Tree Party" where people dance around the Christmas tree and eat delicious cookies.  My Mommy and her cousins, and now my cousin, Maria, gets to wear very special Norwegian costumes that MaMoo wore as a child.  The dress that Maria wore to this Juletrefest is 94 years old like MaMoo!  I had so much fun at the "mini" Juletrefest with my cousins, Maria and Sal, as well as the rest of my family.  Thank you Aunt Vicki and Uncle Nils for carrying on this special tradition for us.

Looking at the pretty tree with my cousin, Maria.

Waiting with Maria and MaMoo to dance around the Christmas tree.

Dancing around the tree.

Still dancing around the tree.

MaMoo and my cousin, Sal.

My Latest Trick

In case you are wondering what I'm saying, it's my first name, last name, where I live and age.

Merry Christmas!

My second Christmas was so much fun!  I had such a great time playing with my new toys, singing and dancing to Christmas songs, eating lots of good food (mostly sweets), and spending time with all of my family.  I could get used to celebrating Christmas every day!

P.S. In case you're wondering why so many of us are in PJ's in most of the pictures, it's because we have a tradition where everyone wears PJ's on Christmas Day.  Well mostly the girls, but Mommy said I could wear them too. I picked special Thomas the Tank Engine Christmas PJ's!

Christmas Eve with Aunt Darlene, Uncle Mike and Sam.

Getting ready to go home for Santa.

With my new Hess truck.

With my new Kitchen.

With my new Barn.

Opening more presents.

With Mommy.

With my cousin, Devin.

With my cousin, Carly.

With my cousin, Amanda.

With Grandpa.

With my cousins, Michael and Morgan.

Opening presents with my cousins.

Waiting for Daddy and Uncle Kevin to open my truck.

Mommy says that I'm the greatest gift of all!