I'M BACK!!!!

I am very sorry it has taken me soooooooooooooo long to update my blog.... alot has been going on. We went to Alaska, New Mexico to look for a House, Dad graduated, then we moved to New Mexico.....and I'm sure I'm forgetting things. I had to go through about 7000 pictures for this post too.....a bit overwhelming! But here ya go!!!

Let's start with Alaska!

Of course the first place we went was the Alaska Zoo!


Not sure this needs an explanation


The sign should read...Alaska Botanical Garden and Mosquito Sanctuary
We didn't stay too long

Hike to Flat Top Mtn


Everywhere you look there is a scenic view in Alaska!


Awww Cute!

Let's hike!

I get the best seat on the trail


No snow on this side of the Mtn


This is at a wildlife rehabilitation facility....some of the animals can never be released back into the wild, but they sure do have a nice home here...and I loved getting so close to them!


This is a juvenile!


A 2 week old reindeer!


This is in the Imaginarium in Anchorage....I want this in my room!


IR camera image of mom and I at the Imaginarium


Best pic from the glacier cruise....out of the 500 pics mom and dad took of the glaciers, otters, seals...etc


Dad's Graduation!!!
So proud of you Dad!!!!


Dad being hooded for his PhD in Applied Physics


Priceless!!!


Yup....I just woke up!


After Dad's Grad BBQ the entire family went for a walk....great times!


The entire family went to the Huntington Gardens the next day....this was the cutest pic
By the way...Aunt Gina and Uncle Scott if you have any pics of me with you guys could you please send them to me....Thanks!



On to New Mexico!!!
I enjoyed the petroglyphs...


Buy I REALLY liked the rock climbing!


I'm trying to mimic the frog fish at the aquarium


Big Sharks and Turtles and lots of fish!


Mommy's little rock star!


MMMMMM Chocolate pudding, thanks Dad!


That's all for now!


CIAO!
BELLA

What's Been Cooking?! ME!!!

I would love to be able to post a video of me....mom's video camera is still on the brink. Hopefully that will change soon and you all can see just how good I'm talking, running, jumping, climbing and generally getting into trouble.

I really wanted to sit in mom's chair for Brawt night....so my wonderful parents let me sit on dad's books for a booster chair. Is it just me or do all kids like to put olives on their fingers?


I have so much fun at the park with Natalie and Ashton...they taught me how to make huge wood chip piles....sooooooo much fun....especially the part where we put the wood chips all over ourselves!


It amazes me how popular I become when I take Odysseus for walks at the park


I always have to stop and tell the kids that Ody is "nice" and show them how to pet him


Then we continue our walk


I love to explore...especially the places less ventured upon


Here I am feeding my favorite dinosaur some leaves from a tree....this is where I would love to have video so you can hear my sound effects....I am pretty good at the munching sounds


The tub was full when I started....but things needed watering:


Like my other pail...


And my tricycle, slide, and boat...oh and um, me of course


Cooking with mom and dad is so much fun! I get to help stir, mix, knead, roll, and of course taste...


Look I finally figured out how to hold the rolling pin....so of course I wouldn't put it down or let it go...I even tried to roll one of the pepperoni, didn't work so well


See...I love to snack on the food mom is preparing...we made sauteed fish with kalamata olives, artichoke hearts and roasted red peppers in a garlic lemon butter sauce with mushroom risotto and steamed carrots...delish!


After diner Dad and I made home made whipped cream with fresh strawberries for desert, dad gave me my first beater to lick!


mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm!


After dinner, desert, and cleaning the kitchen...mom and I sat down for my guitar lesson...I'm learning to finger pick and strum at the moment....I'm pretty good!


Bathed, dressed and ready for bed...Good Night everyone :)

Ciao!
Bella

Here are a few quick pics of me doing what it is I do best...Have Fun!

I SO look like my dad!


I can't see you Ody...but release the ball!

Still BFFs


I love making music


Ody follows me everywhere...even when he's told to stay


Ugh...too much edamame...time to sleep


I managed to climb in here all by myself with out falling!!!


I am getting good at commanding Ody....and he's even starting to listen...sometimes.


I'm so happy after my bath, and I look so cute...


"I might as well JUMP!"


"JUMP!"
It's a new skill I'm working on.

Ciao!
Bella

Quick Update :)

Here are a few quick pics over the last month. I am currently battling the side effects of teething.....runny nose, congested sinuses, ah the joys of childhood!

Houston...we have a problem...JK


Aunt Ann let me help you get ready, I'll comb your hair


Here now you be the hair stylist.


What? Am I not supposed to be up here?


Playing in the rain...It's like showering with your clothes on.


Thank you Aunt Lara...of course I'll be your valentine!

Um....I really just want to eat the delicious food on the table already.


I absolutely fell in love with Molly...Aunt Lara and Uncle Bill...can I have her???


We went to the zoo again while we were in Tucson...the giraffes are hugging!


I'm just pretending to ride in the jeep...Ody can't drive


We sat contentedly in the Jeep while dad worked away, seriously for almost an hour.


Good Night!

Ciao!
Bella