Speed Blog: Thanksgiving to Present

I've got my turkey shirt on so it must be Thanksgiving! I spent the weekend with my grandma and grandad Wainwright while mom and dad went to Iceland. Of course, I was perfectly behaved. It was Saxon who kept them busy.

In the build up to Christmas, I went to a Christmas party yesterday. The face painter didn't even have to ask. She knew that I wanted my face painted like a kitty to match my kitty wellies. I also got my fingernails painted for the first time and it was a thrill. I now go up to everyone, hold my hands out and say "fingers" so they can admire them.

Phew! That was some speedy blogging, wasn't it. Well, at least I know that I am back up to the present and ready to start blogging about Christmas. Oh! Santa, if you happen to be reading this, I would like to remind you that I have been a very, very good girl.

Speed Blog: Saxon's Birthday

Saxon turned four in November and I admit it. I had an agenda for his birthday party.
Who can resist deep fried potato happy faces with unlimited amounts of ketchup?
That birthday cake looks delicious....
That birthday cake was delicious!

I am already looking forward to what will be served for my birthday party!

Speed Blog: USA and Halloween

Me and my brother and my cousin Adam picking apples. Well, actually, we are rolling in the grass.
Me and my stinky brother.
Auntie Kate shows how to pick the perfect apple on a perfect sunny day.
Daddy carved these especially for us!
Doesn't the skeleton know that he should never, ever steal a candycorn witch's magic wand?

Speed Blog: France

Hello Beatrixed fans! I have been a very busy little kid (don't you dare call me a baby) and have been less than diligent with my blogging. So, in an effort to wrap up 2010 before the onslaught of adorable photos of me from Christmas, I give you speed blogging. Here goes....

Adorable me next to the beautiful hydrangea on our seaside vacation to St. Brieu s. Mer. Don't I look relaxed?
Adorable me going native. Hey, if the Frenchies take off their tops, I say why not go the Full Monty?
Adorable me doing what I do.
Have I mentioned how exhausting being adorable can be? Luckily, I have in my employ a skilled mommy/sherpa for just these types of scenarios. Stay tuned for more speed blogging...

Trixie's Summer Adventure Continues in England

Back in England, we had a visitor! Maxime came from France to stay with us for a week. We spent a Saturday in the countryside picking blackberries... ...and playing in the Wendy house at the pub.

Oooh, this is interesting. A potty. Can somebody tell me what this is used for?

Hydrangeas! My Aunt Kate loves hydrangeas. This photo is for you. :)

It's an English rose (with her brother, dad and friend) in an English rose garden.

Who doesn't love tickles?

Don't worry, there is even more! Stay tuned.

What a Busy Summer! (Part 1)

Hi Everybody! It has been such a busy summer that I have hardly had a chance to keep you updated on my adventures. In July, we went to Switzerland. In the telecabine up a mountain.

Breakfast al fresco at our chalet. Notice the supercool telecabine in our yard. Saxon thought it was hilarious to lock me inside. Luckily, my mom and dad rescued me if I screamed loud enough.

My favorite Swiss meal is definitely spaetzel!!!

Dad and me at the playground.

Oh, this is interesting. Mom and Dad say that we are going to ride a car train. Sounds intriguing...

Definitely NOT intriguing. Totally terrifying!!!!

Hiking in the Swiss mountains...the Hills are alive with the Sound of Music!

Well that's it for Switzerland. Stay tuned for more summer adventures!

Trixie Triumphant!

You might have wondered if I could. You might have though I never would. But it was actually about providing the right incentive. This is just a testament to the power of one maraca...even if my brother stole my lego and got in my way. Yeaaaaa Me!

Sun Daze

Out in Surrey with Mom, Dad and Saxon to look at flowers and enjoy the Springtime.

Getting more confident but still love to hold Mommy's hands.

Me and the guys.

Not Quite Walking

Many people want to know if I am walking yet. The answer is slightly more complicated than a 'yes' or 'no' answer. You see, I want to walk. I like to walk. I even cheer myself on yelling "go! go! go!" as I walk.
Sometimes, I forget that I haven't yet walked by myself. What is this? A flower? Must stretch out a little further to touch it...
Mostly, I haven't walked yet because I am a very cautious little girl. I'm just not ready to let go of mom and dad.
On the other hand, I do other things. I like to smooch. I make a big mmmmmmmm sound and then go in for a wet one.
I feed myself just about anything I can get my hands on. I try to use the spoon sometimes when mom isn't paying attention but that is trickier than it looks.I am saying all sorts of things. "What's that?" "Hello!" "Sasson." "Go!" "Mama." "Dada." "Nite, nite." "Bye, bye." "Blast off!" "Row, row, row" (your boat). And other stuff that I can't remember right now.

I love, love, love my brother. So really, what's the rush to walk? I am having so much fun just being me.

Hello! I just wanted to share with you something that I really, really like to do now that it is getting warmer.

SWINGING!!!!.

It makes me so...HAPPY!

I'M ONE!!!!!

It's the Birthday girl here! It has taken me a few weeks to get the festivity photos uploaded but here they are...

















My birthday cupcakes


















For my birthday, Saxon gave me a very special and unique gift--his delightful vomiting tummy bug from nursery school. Just as soon as I ate a cupcake....erp! back up it came.
Before the cupcake...


















...after the cupcake.


















Redressed and composed, we lit my cupcakes (for a second time) so Saxon could blow out the candles (for a second time).



































My birthday present was a bee on wheels. A bee for Bea, you might say.
















On Saturday, we had a birthday brunch for me and grandma, grandad, Uncle Tim and Aunt Rebecca came for the festivities.
Grandma made me a special cake with Peter and Mrs. Rabbit.

















Grandma needed help cutting and serving the cake and Saxon was happy to oblige.


































Here are the kids, strapped in. Do you think they are getting the hint that I am hungry?














Pretty sophisticated for one, don't you think? Yeah, I think one is going to be a pretty good year.....