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.

Izzy On The Go!

Isobel has been very active in the last month. She crawls easily and frequently now, getting into mischief, taunting her cats and parents alike. She continues to be active out of the house as well, day tripping about the city and taking it all in.

Thanksgiving Adventures

Isobel had a very involved Thanksgiving Holiday. She feasted on little pieces of turkey, stuffing, potatoes, vegetables, and pie at her Goma and Papa's house. So far she is not a fussy eater and will try most everything (except baby food!). Izzy visited her Great Aunt Carol's on the weekend following Thanksgiving, where she feasted yet again, and had the privilege of seeing her Auntie-Cousin Heather and her Noni and Grandad. Following this lovely visit, Noni and Grandad followed Izzy up to San Gabriel and spent three wonderful days with her. Trips to numerous restaurants, the LA Arboretum, and the Mount Wilson Observatory followed.

First Halloween

Isobel hed a great first Halloween. She dressed in a little skeleton suit during the day, then changed into her monkey costume for trick or treating. She went house to house with her cousins, appearing to be very analytical of the whole thing, silently judging the people as they complimented her and gave her candy.

Goma's Birthday

Isobel hosted a party for her Goma Anderson's birthday. She delighted the guests with her antics as she was passed from person to person and was, as always, the life of the party.

The Harvest Festival

Steph's work hosts an annual fall festival, complete with a pumpkin patch, petting zoo, and other activities. Izzy enjoyed them all! She selected pumpkins, touched some farm animals, even petted a snake. Fun!