Summer/Fall Update

Many months have passed since my last post. Spring sprung, Summer faded into Fall, trips were taken, presidents were elected, etc. Please enjoy these pictures of Izzy on a trip to Northern California, trick-or-treating, and visiting the polls. She continues to amaze us and everyone she meets with her passion, humor, and absolute love of life!

Easter

Isobel had a wonderful second Easter. She had her cousins, auntie, uncle, and Goma over in the morning to find eggs and eat breakfast. She went a bit haywire when the contents of the baskets were spread on the floor, darting speedily across the carpet, picking up plastic eggs, throwing them, throwing herself onto her cousins, pointing and giving orders to all involved. After this madness Izzy went on a nice hike at Eaton Canyon with her friends Cindy, Marcus, and thier boy Quinn. Quinn is a month younger than Izzy, but already walking and at least her size, if not slightly larger. Quinn sat happily in the creek and splashed about, while Izzy looked very concerned. She did not want to get in the water, but happily observed and pointed to others enjoying the stream. After the hike Isobel cooled off in the nature center, anxious to show her friends the reptiles, birds, and rodents. Izzy ended the day with a warm bath (where she finally tolerated her bunny ears!) and a sound sleep.

Isobel's First Birthday

Izzy turned one year on Valentine's day. Her Goma and Papa hosted a huge party the following weekend. The theme was animals and the house and yard were decorated accordingly. Friends and family ate, drank and socialized, paying tribute to the wee commander with hugs, kisses, and lavish gifts. A pink elephant cake for the guests and a miniature heart-shaped cake adorned with a duck for Izzy topped off the party. Isobal dug in to her cake, then fell fast asleep in her mother's arms.

Natural History Museum

Isobel visited the Natural History Museum in January. It was actually her second trip to the museum (her first was at three months with her cousin Abby), and she had a great time. She especially enjoyed the Bug Zoo/Interactive Kid Zone, impressed with the animal skeletons and freakishly huge insects. She seems to have her mommy's appreciation for the large insects and spiders that give her father the heebie-jeebies.

First Christmas

Isobel enjoyed her first Christmas. She spent Christmas Eve and Day with the Anderson family, including the newest addition: Alicia Marie Flores. The little cousin was born on December 22nd. Izzy enjoyed all parts of the holiday: eating, presents, and celebration.