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Allie and Merielle

Only eight days apart....I love getting them together. I don't take enough pictures of the two of them. They are hilarious.

Keri and Anthony are very good to Merielle!

Little Merielle.

So Demure and Pretty, Allie is a sweetheart.

Two Months and a birthday later....

Merielle turned one on April 18th! We had a party for her in Irvine CA. She was a great kid, socializing up a storm and playing with her cousins and new friends.

Face first into the cake!

Sorry Uncle Bret, couldn't resist!

Some of the guests...who spoiled Merielle!!!

Family shot with the Birthday Girl

A happy one year old!

At the park

YES!! She is standing....




YEP, riding the teeter totter too!



Even toughing the ground, GO Merielle!!

Hiking

We took Merielle on a day long hike in Garland Park, here in Carmel Valley. It is close to the house, and very family friendly. We had signed up for a guided hike, but missed the group, we were able to meet up with them later and learned a ton about our local flora and fauna on the way down.






The backpack was lent to us. I highly recommend borrowing baby equipment as much as possible. It is great when people can form a circle and each has an item to lend. It reduces the amount you have to store and lets others enjoy your purchase. Just be prepared to replace it if you damage it:)

Merielle, the growing weed

Merielle has figure out all the cabinets and which ones she can fit into....



She was so pleased with her self for getting in and out all on her own.

We have been able to get her more in tune with nature...here with Auntie Mary on the lawn.

New Header

Isn't my new header fabulous? Thank you to my crafty friend Jen (you can check out two of her blogs to the right....