Tuesday, September 16, 2008

fish & dogs & other exciting things...

Noelle has learned a couple of signs in the past week or two. She can make the sign for fish and dog. When she does the dog sign she also says daaah, which we take to mean dog. Most times she gets the signs right when looking at her picture books, but sometimes it seems like she just likes signing fish and dog.



reading with dad



checking out grandpa cliff's award winning sculpture



ready for sunshine at the park



is that a dog i see over there?



diverting our attention with a smile, just before trying to eat a flower



hi there!

Wednesday, September 3, 2008

Visit from Grandma & Grandpa

Grandma Flo and Grandpa Ed came from Hawaii for a visit. They were able to make it to Noelle's birthday party (yea!).

Marin Headlands
Visit to the San Francisco Zoo. Noelle has learned the sign for "fish." At the zoo everything she saw was a fish.

Future Bruin




Auntie Kathie sent a UCLA cheerleader outfit for Noelle's birthday. Too cute!

Monday, September 1, 2008

Noelle's 1st birthday party!

This weekend we celebrated Noelle's first birthday. We had it at a local park and it was a perfect day for a party. Noelle of course was wondering what all the fuss was about.

party decoration created by mom and dad


all suited up and ready to party!


custom cupcakes for everyone


why is everyone singing and why is that cake on fire?

is this for me?

hmm, this tastes pretty good

yum!

birthday girl enjoying her day