My first haircut!

I know it's hard to believe, but I have never had a haircut.  Since my hair is so curly, it just took SO long for it to seem like I had long hair.  (Which is what I wanted.)  In the bath tub when my hair is wet, it stretches all the way down to my lower back.  But as it dries, it curls up to just below my shoulders.  So I've been letting it grow and grow.  But my Mom said it was starting to get kind of frizzy and hard to take care of.  So while we were in South Dakota, I got my very first hair cut at 4 1/2 years old.  Don't worry, it was just a trim!

Before picture.

Getting it washed

That felt pretty cool.

All clean and ready for my cut!

Ready?

I loved watching in the mirror and it all happened. 

I got to use product in my hair.

That blow-dryer thing felt kind of weird.

All done!  That was fun.

After picture.  So much better.

South Dakota Cool...

It was definitely the coolest weather I've ever been in...

...but I didn't let that cramp my style... 

...I still got my swing on.

South Dakota Children's Museum

One day we went to the South Dakota Children's Museum in Brookings, and it was AWESOME!  There were so many cool things to do there.  I had a blast.  I posted a TON of pictures so you can get the idea.  If you are ever in the area, I highly recommend it.  

I learned how to check the oil...

Check out my cool jacket.

I wasn't afraid to jump in and get my hands dirty.

We had the whole place almost to ourselves.  Thank goodness for this other little girl!  I was getting bored at the check-out!

Harvesting potatoes...just like they do in Bolivia!

Climbing in the clouds

I did my own news broadcast...

...from a castle!

There was a whole room just for little babies like Lydia.  I was too big to go in there.  

My parents got all excited about this giant Light Bright.  I didn't know what those things were, but I thought it was pretty cool that it said my name.  

Lydia also really like it.

I even got to paint right on the window!

We thought about weighting Lydia in the grocery store...

As you can see I had a great time.  But this place isn't just for kids.  At least my parents and grandparents had a great time.  I had to beg them to leave!

11 months!

11 months old already!  The time is sure flying by.  I'm 14 pounds 3 oz (not on the curve yet) and 27.5 inches long (25%).  I did go see a US doctor for my 11 month check-up, and he said I was just fine.  I'm on track with everything you can possibly think of, I'm just underweight.  So the doctor was reassuring us that there's nothing wrong with me, I'm just a skinny little thing!  

With all the traveling I've been doing, I've had lots of new places to explore, which I love doing.  Crawling is still my preferred means of getting around, but I like to pull myself up on everything and walk around a bit too.  My new favorite thing to do it to crawl into tiny little spaces...but I can't always get myself out of them, so my parents have to help me out.

I've sure enjoyed meeting all kinds of new people and getting reacquainted with all my relatives that live here in the US.    

Ella is still one of my favorite people.  I like to follow her around and watch what she does. 

I've logged a lot of hours in this car seat thing.  I'll be glad to be back in Bolivia where I won't have to use it anymore! 

Merry Christmas!

Mani/Pedi with Grammy

One of the days we were in Phoenix, I got to have a special time with Grammy.  She took me to get my very first Mani/Pedi!  I had a great time and have been showing everyone my fingernails and toenails.

Aaaahhhh....feels good.

Trying not to laugh....it tickled a little.

Drying and relaxing.

Thanks Grammy for the special treat!

Fun times in Phoenix

I had a great time in Phoenix visiting my Grammy and Papa Warden.  We did lots of stuff and I have lots of pictures to show you.  

First we went to the Wildlife Zoo.  It was really cool.  We were able to get really close to the animals and I even touched some of them!  Here are some of my pictures.  

I got to touch a sting ray.

The fish were so pretty.  

I got to feed a Giraffe!

The giraffe were my favorite.

But ridding the carousel with Grammy was right up there too!

It was really fun that we got to celebrate Thanksgiving in Phoenix with Grammy and Papa.  We all helped to decorate the table by coloring our own turkeys!

For our christmas present, Grammy and Papa took us all to the Grand Canyon!  It was the first time for me, Lydia, and my Mommy to see it.  

First views of the Canyon

Wow!  It was amazing!

Another cool thing we did was visit the Phoenix Children's Museum.  I had a GREAT time.  

I climbed all over this big tree house.  Can you find me in this picture?

Checking out at the grocery store.

My Daddy had fun too!

Mommy helped me do a craft.

Phoenix was fun!  Can't wait to come back.