The Reason for the Reward

Opa's Birthday

It was Opa's 21st Birthday last week. He had just come back from San Diego after having some stents put in his heart. Especially after a Doctor approved glass of red wine, he felt ready for another blessed year.

We had a fun evening using Lola's indoor BBQ (a.k.a. Raclette), eating ice cream and having Aunt Tanya around to take happy pictures of us.

I wasn't too fond of the cow that was going to be my dinner.

Pumpkins 2008

We went to a real farm this year to pick out our pumpkins. I was a little hesitant at first, not wanting to walk on the crunchy leaves. Daddy cut quite a few off the vine for me to look at.

I finally found the perfect pumpkin and I carried it to the wheelbarrow all by myself.

Ready for a little smashed pumpkin?

We had fun in the fields. We went on a tractor ride, saw some scarecrows and even saw a pumpkin launch.

Sound of Music Sing-A-Long

Lola, Aunt Tanya, Mommy, Daddy and I went to the Sound of Music sing-a-long and we had a lot of fun. I wish you could hear my solo's but it was too dark for any good camera shots.
















We got to participate in the movie with these prop flashcards. Next year I want to be part of the dress-up contest.

Lily Victoria Wassink

We are so blessed to announce, I'm going to be having a sister. Mommy and Daddy have picked out a special name. Like me she will be named after a favorite flower and a great aunt.

How...Why...Eww

Nana and Pops took me to the LA County Fair on Sunday and I got to meet some Indians. I couldn't quite figure out how to say "How".

I also couldn't quite figure out why the man was wearing feathers.

I didn't want to get too close.

Napping

Lately whether at Lola's house or at my new house, I've been putting up big fights to go to sleep. I'm afraid of what I might be missing and I don't want to be alone. Mommy took this picture of me sleeping because she thought it was a beautiful moment. (I'm sure it's right before she went down for her own nap.)

The Flag

I was a little hesitant about getting dirty.

But mommy and daddy said my hand print would never be this size again. So I made my mark.

Opa and Lola are so proud of their flag.

(I'm not trying to brag) but, did you know I can recite the whole Pledge of Allegiance?

P...P...Pops

Pops and I got to paint on a Paint horse at the fair on Sunday. It was fun, when we would brush him the horse would shiver.

A few weeks ago I got to go swimming at Tom and Sharon's house on their "dolphin".

The Pier

Nana, mommy and I went to the Santa Monica Pier last month. I got to see a fisherman catch a little fish.

Mommy told me that when she was little carnival games were only 25 cents. I just pretended to play this $2 boat game. It was still fun- I love being at the wheel!

Dress Up

Every day and perhaps at least ten times a day I'm a different princess..."you can be Flounder". I had fun going to my friend Abby's house, she let me be princess Tinkerbell.