Big fun on the Ferris Wheel

The highlight of our trip to the fair on Sunday.

Goin' back to Cali

I'd like to. Soon. Here are some photos from our recent trip, a bachelorette party of sorts for Jaime.


We started the trip off right with some proseco by the pool. I'm in favor of any state where it's 78 and sunny all the time.

Jaime and I on our hotel balcony.


Walking on the beach, which was not nearly as swimming friendly as our hotel pool.


Finally realized my lifelong (or monthslong, anyway) dream of sampling some Pinkberry. Jaime and I only drove about an hour through traffic to get it.


Jaime's California cuisine, healthy and fresh.

My California cuisine, carby and bacon loaded.


Mmmmm. Fish tacos poolside.


Crepe stuffed with banana and Nutella. Went back to this place two mornings in a row.


In front of the Chinese Theatre on what would become the longest night of our lives. Our flight left at 6 a.m., so we decided to roam the streets of L.A. all night rather than check out of our
expensive hotel at 3 a.m.



Sustenance for the long night ahead.

The Cabin

My mom's family has a cabin in Ozark-land, out in the middle of nowhere, overlooking a crik (as they call it in Missoura.) I used to go there all the time as a kid but haven't been in probably ten years.


Last weekend, Lexi and I went with my parents for the afternoon. That's the cabin up on the ledge. It's hardly fancy, but it's cozy. And has a great view. And, ya know, a crick.



Mom and Lexi in the crick, under the cabin.


Crick swimmin' hole.

Susan Peters roast

Was pleasantly surprised after stepping off stage to find that Lori had taped most of my roast of Susan Peters. (Thanks, LAL.) I think I could have slowed it down in a few spots. But thanks to a little Bombay Sapphire, I survived.

It was fun, but I'm glad it's over.

Fish in training

We spent a few pre-storm hours on Sunday at our friends' backyard pool, and you will not BELIEVE what Lexi did. It's particularly amazing considering that when we first got in, she wouldn't let me let go of her. An hour later -- this.

Of course, the life jacket is a bit of an issue because she does not understand now that she can sink without it. When I told her we'd better get her in swimming lessons, she said, "Mom, I don't need them. I already know how to swim."

Jitterbug

Lexi had a big moment in her life on Sunday. It was her first (but as you'll soon see, clearly not her last) time performing on a stage.

The show was put on by Jitterbugs, a little dance class they offer at pre-school. I was a little worried she'd be too shy and refuse to go on, but it was quite the opposite. Lex was the front-n-center star of the show.

After this lethal Kung-Fu fighting kick, I'm not sure whether to enroll her in ballet or karate.



Mommy will be talking to Lexi soon about her feelings on cheerleading.



Emma, Lexi's B.F.F. and co-star, offering her customary tackle hug after the show.

At least someone had a good race

My 10k time was abysmal at this year's River Run. But enough about me. Lexi was a racing star, completing her first ever Tot Trot.


Run, Lexi, run!! Run those 20 meters!!



I was actually surprised she did it because she can be pretty shy in unfamiliar situations. I think her running partner Harrison was the secret ingredient.


And look! They won medals!! Nothing abysmal about that.