Little Sprout

I managed to sneak some ponytails in Samantha's hair without her knowing.

Problem Solved

Samantha is not a big fan of me trying to brush her teeth before bed so I found a new solution and she has become a dentist's dream.

Cookie Monster

Guess who ate way too many cookies at the Yellowbird Holiday party?

Guess who didn't eat their dinner tonight because she filled up on cookies?

Santa Paws Dogfest

It was a beautiful day today in Santa Barbara. Todd was working at the new house so the girls and I went to the Santa Paws Dogfest sponsored by the Shiva's Center at Ellings Park. The festival included lots of demonstrations, such as Animal Communication, Agility and Flyball Courses and Doggie CPR.

Lollipop had her picture taken with Santa Paws. I tried to get Samantha to be in the picture but she was a little freaked out by Santa. I don't blame her, he looked more like a bank robber than Santa.

1 Year Stats

Height: 29 1/2 inches (73%)

Weight: 21 lbs (50%)

Favorite Foods: Scrambled eggs, Mandarin oranges, blueberries, grapes, chicken, pizza, & burritos

Favorite Activities: Going grocery shopping, playdates with friends, Yellowbird Music Class, tug-of -war with Lollipop and reading books

Favorite Shows: Sesame Street and Little Einsteins

Words: Mama, Dada, Hi, Yummy Yummy, No, Uh Oh, Eyes and Thank you

Strengths: Dancing (see video below)

Happy Birthday Samantha

Samantha Delilah was born this day last year at 12:10 AM weighing 7 lbs 8 oz and 20 1/2 inches long

Samantha had a great birthday and was spoiled by family and friends.

Here she is putting together her new wagon with Daddy (notice she is trying to get Dad to use the instructions):

Samantha is starting to say more words

And Elmo is teaching her how to dance!

Happy Birthday Samantha!

Thanksgiving

My parents came up for Thanksgiving this year and we all went to the Fess Parker Double Tree for a T-Day Brunch. Samantha enjoyed the hotel lobby. She went around with her remote control clicking at everyone.Please note, we did not allow Samantha to wear a super dark shade of lipstick.We just let her enjoy a chocolate dipped cookiePapa enjoyed the crabuntil it bit him in the nose.Grandma performed a toast to the holiday and Samantha's birthday tomorrow.Samantha went around to all the other diners, greeting them with a big smile
Papa bought Samantha a cute puppy at the hotel gift shop that resembled Windy.
Mommy's girl is turning 1 tomorrow :)