It was super rainy in Los Angeles, so the plans we had fell through.
So it’s a good thing that I love nothing more than wandering around buildings and checking everything out. While Daddy worked, Mommy and I took the elevator to every floor in our North Hollywood hotel and explored.
I saw this weird end of a hallway and wanted Mommy to take a picture of me there.
This is a mural that was in the parking garage.
On the day after my birthday, I was feeling a bit better – well enough to visit Tongva Park and its awesome roller slide!
It also had this cool rock climbing thing.
And another great set of slides.
There was also this spinny thing where I practiced for the Mad Tea Party ride I want to go on at Disneyland.
Mommy and I climbed up this yellow thing.
And Aunt Sarah took a picture of us so that we’d have an actual family photo!
On the day before my birthday, I flew to Los Angeles! Did you know I love everything about airports??
And I was extra excited because it was my first time on Southwest Airlines! (I’ve also been on Alaska, JetBlue, Delta, and Virgin America.)
Once we got flying, I got busy drawing airplanes.
And in Burbank, you get to exit at the rear of the plane and walk down the stairs. My first time!
It had been a while since I went to LEGO Club with Daddy, but I really wanted to build Elle Beach in Mommies.
And I like getting to put my creation on the shelf!
Elle Beach includes the Love Elle Suites & Inn, a truck, and a seaplane.
At the crack of dawn (ha ha, just kidding, the sun hadn’t risen yet), I rushed down to the living room to open my Christmas presents.
Somehow, I wore pajamas that looked exactly like my wrapping paper.
But whatever, it was time to open presents! And I did so at lightning speed.
Thanks to Santa, Mommy and Daddy, Nana and Papa, Grandma and Grandpa, and Uncle Mike and Aunt Sarah for all the cool gifts!
Then it was time for my daily walk across the back of the couch.
Then I was quickly bored.
Until I remembered that I love my cardboard tunnel.
And watching Nick Offerman drink whisky on TV was fun, too.
Eventually, Mommy and Daddy proposed we go outside for a little walk. I agreed, as long as I didn’t have to put on clothes. Merry Christmas, everyone!
Last night, we went to Maddax Woods in West Linn to see their Christmas light display. It was very rainy, but still pretty.
My favorite part was walking down the dark path, lit only with a long string of lights.
Here I am looking very happy.
Here I am looking to cool for school.
I had my appointment with the Genetics Clinic at the Seattle Children’s Hospital. I was super brave when they took my blood. And the phlebotomist was from Salem, OR. She’s been to Portland and over the Hawthorne Bridge!
Aunt Lisa mixed up Kenji’s animals during the night, so Kenji had to fix them right away.
Did you know that Kenji really likes balloons?
I opened my gifts from the Taylor’s, which included this great book about the 50 states.
It had a whole bunch of facts about every state, all the state flags, capitals, and American presidents. Thanks, Taylor’s!
Kenji got some cool Disney cars, which he liked a lot. He reminds me of me when I was two!
Then we decorated some cookies. We are obviously naturals.
It was also the final night of Hanukkah. After sundown, I mustered up all of my concentration to light all eight candles.
From Mom and Dad, I got a book about a dinosaur named…Dexter!
And from Grandma and Grandpa, I got a spirograph set! Thanks, Grandma and Grandpa, for the gifts all Hanukkah long!
Then when it was time to go to bed, I found Kenji cuddling with Hugs. She is so loved…
