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.....

I am a big girl now!

It's my birthday today and I am ONE! I can hardly sit still to take a photo because the world is so interesting and fun.















But I am getting very tall and I speak too. I say 'mama,' 'dada,' 'nitenite,' 'peekaboo,' 'ssss' (for Saxon) and my personal favorite 'hello'.


I love to say 'hello.' Every morning when my mom comes in the get me up, I say to her over and over, "hello, hello, hello!" I say it to Saxon and my dad and even Kari. I say hello to myself in the mirror. Who knew that "hello" could be such a useful word?












Saxon has promised me cupcakes later for my little party this afternoon. Stay posted for more birthday photos!

Wherever You Go, There You Are....

The best part of being 10 1/2 months old is living in the moment. We went somewhere and rode on big machines. Saxon got really excited and started to talk loudly about someone named "Thomas."











Mostly, I don't really know where I am going...but I do enjoy the ride.

Christmas Tree Thief

One day, while minding my own business and playing in the living room, I noticed something in the corner.



















I crawled over (cause that is what I do now) and checked it out.

















It was a Christmas tree.


















I reached out for the sparkliest item I could grab and pulled...

















...and I wasn't sorry. Tinsel is wonderful!


















Oooh! This is my favorite! Do you think my mom will let me keep it?