Uvas Canyon

Today we went hiking in Uvas Canyon to check out the waterfalls.

Merry Christmas

Photo taken by Jim Stokes at the Royal Sonesta Hotel,
French Quarter, New Orleans, December 16, 2009.

Cruising w/ PawPaw and Mimi

We went on a 5-day cruise to the Western Caribbean on the Carnival Triumph December 7-12, 2009. I had fun playing in my upper berth, but I slept with Mommy & Daddy in the big bed. Every night a new towel animal was waiting for us. The best part of the cruise was the eating ice cream with PawPaw & Mimi multiple times a day. We also saw a couple shows and went swimming in the salt water pool. I usually ran out of steam by dinner time, even falling asleep at the table a couple times. But I enjoyed all the fried shrimp and desserts. We stopped at two Mexican ports, Progreso and Cozumel. When we left Nola, it was 56 degrees, but we arrived in Mexico it was 86 degrees. It was hot. I had lots of fun.

Mexico

During our cruise, we stopped at Progreso and Cozumel on the Yucatan Peninsula. It was HOT & HUMID. We got to check out the Mayan ruins at Chitzen Itza ("Chicken Pizza"), but the excursion to the ruins at Tulum near Cozumel weren't offered. Good thing cuz I barely made it through Chitzen Itza, I kept wanting to rest in the shade or have daddy carry me on his shoulders which prevented him from taking a lot more pictures. I was happy to board the air conditioned bus afterwards. It was so HOT in Cozumel that we just wandered around the port for a while before Mommy & me went back to the ship for lunch and ice cream. Here are so photos from our Mexican adventure.

Our Tree

We wrapped up the Thanksgiving Holiday Weekend by decorating our Christmas Tree so we could enjoy it for a week before setting off on our transcontinental travels to visit family. We went with a red & gold them this year.

Neighborhood Gingerbread Party

This year was our first time joining in the fun at the Boyer's annual tradition. There was enough royal icing and candy to give the tooth fairy a sugar high. I helped Mommy build/decorate her first gingerbread house - a contemporary Asian-inspired Eichleresque abode. Daddy went for a modern "tree" house, and I created a "clock" tower.

November Rain

Gilroy Gardens November 2009

One last trip to Gilory Gardens for the season.

Halloween 2009

Trick-or-Treating around the neighborhood in my dragon/dinosaur we-still-haven't- decided-which costume.

Lemos Farms Pumpkin Patch

We headed out Halloween morning for our last chance to visit a pumpkin patch for the season. We headed for the coast to Lemos Farms Pumpkin Patch in Half Moon Bay where I got to ride a pony and a mini-train on wheels thru a "haunted" village.

Tubtime Tat

Sportin' my cool Halloween tat from Khai that Mommy put on backwards. Silly Mommy.

3-year Stats

Went in for my 3-yr check-up. Dr. Tuch gave me a clean bill of health. She said I'm doing just fine, no worries, no questions, especially when she heard I can recognize my letters & numbers and can count to 20. My weight and height have evened out. I'm coming in just under 80th percentile for both - I'm 39 inches tall (79%) and weigh 34.5 lbs (77%). Mommy, Daddy, and I all got our flu shot and I also got the H1N1 nasal mist vaccine. I didn't get a sticker this time, but I got a lollipop instead. :-)

Zachary's 3rd Birthday Bonanza

Thursday Morning - Zach excitedly hops aboard his birthday present...

...and takes it for a spin around the block.


Thursday Evening - Three cream puffs for our three year old.


Friday Morning - Decorating cupcakes with Mommy.


Friday Afternoon - Zach's daycare birthday celebration



Saturday Afternoon - Zach's official 3rd Birthday Party

Birthday balloons from Aunt Terry & Uncle Bill.


Saturday Evening - Birthday dinner at Chevy's