Swimming With Auntie Alicia

Safety first! Sun hat, life jacket, and floating noodle! Had the joy of spending time with the Warren Family Memorial Day.

I want a pony....maybe

We went to the Silver Dollar Fair this past week in Chico, T was too short for most rides, but was able to ride the ponies. I wasn't sure if she would let the guy help her on or even like it. Funny thing was that she never smiled, but never complained, or tried to get off! We did have one hilarious moment (of which I don't believe T was amused), the pony decided to give itself a good whole body "dog" shake in the middle of the ride -T screamed, yet that was short lived, she didn't cry or ask to get off and the guy gave her a reassuring hug and on she rode. That's my girl.

"Scary"

We went to a botanical garden in Alb. NM -Tsiava said this dragon was very "Scary". It's funny how it seems all of a sudden she knows words and is utilizing them in the correct context. So Smart these little ones are!

Delicious!

Delicious is one of Tsiava's favorite things to say, which if you're around her enough is kind of funny -she is very selective in what she eats. As is the case here, we were at a work dinner and all she ate was the bread.....with a measuring spoon that was in her bag of toys that we brought to keep ourselves amused with.

Grand Adventures!

I know its been forever since I posted an update. During that time Tsiava and I have been around the world! Okay, well maybe just up and down California and across a few of our great states, but it sure felt like we drove around the world....those of you with little ones feel me. We began our adventure by driving to San Diego, with a side trip to Ventura to drop off our beloved Tsoep dog to my brothers family who would doggie sit for 2.5 weeks. Proceeded to San Diego, stayed there for a few days for work, then flew back to Sacramento to stay there for a few days at a work conference, then the real adventure began -we began our road trip to New Mexico! My friend Rachel, Tsiava and I left Sacramento and drove to Kingman Arizona to vist the West side of the Grand Canyon and the newly built Skywalk (www.grandcanyonskywalk.com). For those of you who don't know what it is I included the link, it's a glass floored u shaped "bridge" that extends out over the Grandcanyon! I'll upload those pics and then later load some of our other adventures. Great to be back.

Enjoying Spring Sunshine

I was inside my friends house working on some traditional wedding regalia and came outside to check on Tsiava.....what a precious moment. Contently sitting on the porch steps enjoying her fruit. It's funny how some moments just bring a mother a warm feeling and joy. I didn't bother her, but went back inside knowing she was happy as can be, just to sit in the sun and eat fruit. It also reminds me that I need to stop and take a sun and fruit moment myself.

Birthday Fun!

I'm 2!

March 10th I'll be 2 years old! Oh happy day.

I'm So Pretty

Teeth Brushing

T and I have a never ending battle over brushing her teeth. She's decided that her doll's teeth need brushed more than hers....

Next Generation

Tsiava and I went down south a couple of weekends ago to be with my brother and his family and were able to have a "play day" with the Herting Family (sisters and their families now known as the G and H Families). The H Family was here from Alaska visiting. Anyway we now have the next generation of Jack children enjoying and learning music from the Hertings!

Dog Shirt or Hat?

This is actually the dog's shirt/dress. Miss T decided it made a good hat.

Oh for the love of a little one. Wrapping her arms tightly around my neck (mostly choking me) in the morning and telling her momma that she loves her. Now does she really understand what it means to say that? Is she just repeating what momma tells her? Don't know, but what I do think that she understands is the resulting action. It makes her momma happy and she gets plenty of hugs and kisses for it......which is love. Happiness, sharing, and affection.

Cool Fun...Tsiava and Auntie Rachel

I know it looks sunny out, but it's actually very cold out. I told my mom I felt like I was dressing my child as if she was in Idaho not CA. The layered look was real popular here for the past couple of weeks. Tights, pants, 3 layers on top, hat, and gloves were necessary to play outside at the park. I know we're wimps and just a little spoiled with our mild weather.

Good Day to Wear a Hat

Auntie Alicia got me these really cute outfits for the hollidays....but alas all mom took a picture of so far was the cute hat that goes with one of the outfits. Thank you so much Auntie Alicia.

Momma & Me

Went to Children's Park with Grammie and Momma........so much fun!

Again......Again......Spin.....Again

Tsiava's favorite thing to do lately is to have someone spin her round and round, luckily her cousin Kiana is very obliging.

Car Fun With Cousin

Was very very helpful to have cousin in the back seat to make the ride fun.

X-Mas Morning