Adventures of the Schmoo

The Littlest Diva

2008-08-07T14:45:00.000-07:00

So, I wanted to ask you... Have you ever been to a birthday? I am quickly becoming a BIG fan. Whenever Mommy and Daddy say that we are going to a birthday - I have to yell out "Oh Boy! Birthday!"

I learned really quick that Birthday means kids, fun, and usually frosting! I mean, cake too, but really who eats that? It's ALL about the frosting.

I really love playing with friends, especially ones bigger than me. It makes me feel big too.

Well, last week Mommy took me to my friend Madalyn's birthday. She's three. Her grandma collected ALL these dress up clothes for her and all of her friends to play with. When Madalyn opened up her present, she let us ALL dress up too. It was SOOO much fun.

I thought I looked really pretty. I kept telling Mommy, "OOOOO, pretty."

Mommy got some pictures of me and some of my friends. Check out my pose in the group shot. I think I was owning my role as a diva!

And... if you happen to have a birthday, count me IN!!!

Corn Fed

2008-08-07T14:23:00.000-07:00

Have you told you that I love corn?

I don't know if it's just the fun of eating it or if I just really love the taste.

I am really good at doing it myself. I just LOVE holding the little green holders that mommy puts on it.

It's my new favorite!!!

2008-06-30T20:58:00.000-07:00

I went to the fair today.

Mama and Daddy (that's what I call him now) took me. They took me last year too, but this year, it was a little more exciting.

We got to see some animals like... Moo's and Baa's and Peep-Peep's. I don't really know how to say their names, but I can say all their sounds. I even got to pet them. It was really fun. Until Daddy wanted to take me out because I was playing with all of the sawdust too much. (and I almost squeezed a little chick's head) But then I got to wash my hands, and that is one of my favorite things to do lately.

Mama and Daddy even took me on some rides. I got to go on my favorite, the carrousel, with Daddy. I was a little scared at first, which isn't really like me. I think I was a little nervous with all the "carnies" running the rides. You know, those fair rides can be a little unpredictable and I AM my father's daughter.

Mama took me on a flying bee. That was fun. I just kept saying weeeeeee! And I could see Daddy on the ground. I liked it.

I ran into some of my cousins at the fair. This is my cousin Tiger. He is really funny and he likes to kiss people..... ALOT.

I also ran into Titi Leslie and Uncle Amar and my cousins Brandon and Collin. Who knew I would see so much family at the fair. Mommy said that with all the family that we have, chances are we will run into someone WHEREVER we go.

I had my first fair food too. Corn on the cob! MMMMM! I really liked it.

The Fair was really fun but BOY were my feet tired. It's a good thing that you can get a massage for only 25 cents! Thanks Mama and Daddy for taking me to such a great place!

Ca-Ca

2008-06-11T23:52:00.000-07:00

Yes, Ca-Ca. You heard me, I said - and I say it ALL the time.

Whenever I find a little something on the ground or a piece of fuzz off my toy - whatever is little and just doesn't seem right.

Mommy thinks it's funny that I usually say it as whatever it is is making it's way into my mouth. I guess I just like to acknowledge that I am aware I shouldn't put it in my mouth - but I HAVE to know what it is... right?

I guess it's a Portuguese thing to say it, but my white Daddy is the one that taught it to me. ;o)

So now you know what to call all those little things you find on the ground - fuzz, papers, whatever, CA-CA!

Glad I could help.

Until next time,

the schmoo

We've got Pigtails!!!!

2008-05-17T20:52:00.000-07:00

Mommy says that she has been waiting for this day for a long time. My hair is in pigtails. I don't really see what the big deal is. I mean, I don't think I really like sitting for even longer to have my hair done, but whatever. I have to tell you, she was really happy that I finally have enough hair to do them. Even if it is just in the back. Check it out....

My First Sleepover

2008-05-12T19:51:00.000-07:00

Mommy was very excited, she says, when she found out she was having a girl. With all of my cousins born around the same time sleepovers are a MUST! Of course, at just 14 months, you may think that I'm a little young for them - but kids are growing up fast these days. Besides, Sophie couldn't stay home alone when her parents took Diego to Disneyland. So... she stayed with us. For three days. We had LOTS of fun. We went to the park, to the zoo, took baths together and even played in each other's cribs. Next month, I get to stay at her house. I can't wait! Here are some pictures of our time together.

See you in June Sophie!

2008-04-09T14:44:00.000-07:00

So, with some of my birthday money, Mommy and Daddy decided to get us passes to this great place... SEA WORLD!!! This is the first time they took me and I LOVED it. I just was pointing at everything and saying, "Wook!" "Wow!"

There were so many amazing things to see. First, I saw these dolphins. I think they were looking right at me through the glass.

Then, I went over to the seals. They were making sooo much noise that Mommy said that we must be related.

Oh and we went to this show with cats and dogs - it was my FAVORITE! I kept clapping and signing "More!" I was sad when it was over.

But then I got to see some sharks and the penguins. That was really cool. (get it?)

And last but not least... I got to see the Shamu show. I was really glad, because it was really past my nap time. But Mommy and Daddy said, "Who can come to Sea World without seeing Shamu?!?" That whale is HUGE! I really loved when he jumped in the air.

Thanks Mommy and Daddy for taking me to Sea World. And thanks everybody who gave us the passes. I really had a fun time!

Until next time,

the schmoo

It's my Party!

2008-03-10T15:28:00.001-07:00

This is me. About a year ago. I was smaller - but not that small. And I was just as loud - I just didn't know how to put words to my thoughts. Alot has changed since then. Like my mom and dad's WHOLE life. But they say, having me is amazing and they are thankful for every day and every minute (even the bad ones).

Well, now I'm ONE and it's time to celebrate - what else? ... ME!!!

We had a big party and it was LOADS of fun. Here are some of the best parts....

All my friends were there. My friends from playgroup, my friends from family and even my friends from the neighborhood. Mommy said I have a lot of friends and that's probably gonna mean BIG cell phone bills. Whatever that means.

This is Ethan. I think he's cute. He really knows how to smile for the camera.

And this is Sophie. I love her.

This is Isabella and Madalyn. I think they're having fun, but they didn't really want to stop for a picture. They were busy.... Divas...

Oh yeah! We went in the bounce house. I LOVED it. I don't think the other babies liked it, but me, Sophie and Lia did. Oh well. More room for us to bounce!

We had yummy food.

I think Taylor was a little hungry...

and thirsty. She's cute.

I got some really cool presents like this puppy and my very first baby doll. I love her. Thanks everyone!

We had bubbles. And Isabella liked to blow them...right in Taylor's face.

But I think my favorite part was my cupcake! YUM!!! I ate the whole thing! I can't wait until I can have more of that.

I really had a lot of fun. Not just at my party but this past whole year. And I'm learning and growing every day. Check back soon for more news!

Love,

the Schmoo

I think I'm pretty cute!

2008-02-06T08:32:00.000-08:00

So, after I have my cookies, Mommy and Daddy give me a bath right away. I get pretty messy. Today, before my bath was ready, I got to stand in front of this mirror.

There was this baby in there and I thought she was really cute! I just had to give her a kiss!

OK, lots of kisses...

Hey, I think that's me!

Well, I guess I think I'M cute.

2008-01-11T11:00:00.001-08:00

Who is this guy anyways? I sort of like him with all of his soft fuzzy stuff. And he does seem kind of jolly. Mommy said that he brings us presents on Christmas morning.

But she said that that isn't what Christmas is all about. It's really about Jesus and the gift that He gave us by coming down from heaven to be born as a baby. He didn't have to do that. But He loved us so much that He wanted to take the punishment for all of the bad things that we do. WOW! I'm still little and I already do bad things. He must have taken a BIG punishment. Mommy said that He died so that we can live forever with Him in heaven. It sounds like a perfect place to be.

But I had fun celebrating His birthday. It was fun to get presents on someone else's birthday. I got some cool stuff. Like this really big house. It has a mailbox and a door. I love to play peek-a-boo with Mom and Dad in the window.

Then I saw some other toys peeking out of this "stocking". It was like the biggest sock I ever saw. I don't know who's it was, but I think that their foot must have been cold.

I got this little phone that you can pull around. The eyes go up and down and I think that's really silly.

And this mirror. I LOVE looking into it and giving myself kisses!

And this frog that makes a really fun sound. I just like to eat the bells though.

Mommy and Daddy said that this Christmas was the best one so far.

I think so too. Thanks for all my great stuff Santa. And thank you Jesus for giving us the best present ever on YOUR birthday.

It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year

2008-01-08T10:41:00.001-08:00

Merry Christmas! I had such a fun time spending Christmas with all of my family. We have a lot of it, so it kept me pretty busy. It was like a whole week of parties!!!

First we went to Grandpa Curtis'. It was really pretty there and really cold. But they had a fire going, so it was nice and toasty inside.

Linda always makes the table look so pretty.

It was my first time opening a present and I liked it. Well, I really loved the paper and the tissue. But, I play with the farm that they bought me ALL the time.

Then we went over to Tia Laurie and Uncle Jack's on Christmas Eve. All the kids were there and a puppy too. I really liked the puppy.

Mommy kept talking about these things called "traditions". I didn't really understand what she was saying. But whatever... I had fun anyways.

Then we went to Grandma Jo's on Christmas morning. That was really fun. We had breakfast and I got this big boat with all kinds of animals. Two of every kind. I really love to eat my animals.

I think the lion is my favorite. I even started to say "Roar" when mommy asks what the lion says.

The last party we went to was at my Titi Sarah's house. We had a big dinner and the food was really yummy. I ate turkey for the first time and Grandpa Randy REALLY knows how to cook it. D-licious!

I go so many presents there and my Nana even made me a coat.

Whatever those "traditions" are that Mommy was talking about, I hope it means we get to do this every year!

"C" is for Cookie

2008-01-08T10:17:00.000-08:00

So I had my first cookie... Mommy was smart enough to strip me down because I got REALLY messy.

I really loved it! It tasted so yummy and I loved holding it myself. It even felt really good on my gums because I am getting two more teeth.

I was really sad when it was all gone. Mommy said "all gone, no more"

I can't wait to have another one! Will you give me one? Please......

Fa-la-la-la-la...

2007-11-28T15:21:00.000-08:00

I already LOVE Christmas! I think it's really funny when mommy says that Santa goes "HO-HO-HO!" and I love the lights that are making everything look so pretty. Our house looks so different and full of fun new things for me to touch and look at.

Last night Mom and Dad took me to see some houses with the most lights EVER!

We went with my cousins Diego and Sophia.

I loved the lights and I can't wait to go back. I wish it was Christmas all the time.

Weeee!

2007-11-12T22:32:00.000-08:00

I had a great day today! Mommy and Daddy took me to this place called Balboa Park. I loved walking all around there. I was showing everyone my newest thing... I know how to wave now! I really love people and I LOVE making them smile. Even when they aren't looking at me, I'll yell so I can get there attention - then I smile at them. It always makes them smile back.

They had this really huge fountain there and I loved it. I saw kids sticking their feet in it and I really wanted to do that too. But Mommy said that I was too little. I can't wait to get big enough to stick my feet in.

I met a friend there too. Her name was Faith. She helped me smile for the camera and she let me wear her helmet. She was nice.

Then Mom and Dad took me to ride the Carousel. It had these little horses for kids like me.

But they didn't go up and down, so I wanted to ride on the BIG one. That was my favorite. It goes around and around and up and down. Weeeee! It's so much fun!

It was a great family day. I had so much fun. I wish Daddy never had to work so we could have fun together every day.

May the Force be With You

2007-11-02T09:38:00.000-07:00

Trick or Treat! I experienced my First Halloween! Mommy and Daddy dressed me all up in this costume. It was pretty cozy.

My Daddy always calls me his little princess, but tonight he kept calling me Princess Leia. Which is weird because my name is Julia. Well, whatever...

I LOVED eating my belt and I HATED the thing they put on my head. I kept trying to take it off. But Mommy was tricky... she tied it so as much as I tried, I couldn't do it.

I think the whole thing was a little more fun for Mommy and Daddy than for me. I mean, I didn't really get it. You go to someone's door and say "Trick or Treat" and then they give you this stuff that Mom and Dad kept eating. They wouldn't even let me have ANY. I didn't think that was very fair. They didn't even dress up. I did all the work and they got all the treats.

I did get to go to a little carnival though. There were rides and ponies and games and stuff.

My friends Jackson and Taylor were there with their Mommy and Daddy. I did like seeing them. They were all dressed up like Chargers. Jackson was a football player and Taylor was a cheerleader. Even their Mommy and Daddy dressed up. Not mine...

And my cousin Lia came over to show me her cute costume. She was a lady buy and I really wanted to have her wings.

Mommy said that next year I'll be bigger and have WAY more fun. I wonder what they'll make me wear?

The Newest Diva

2007-10-25T20:01:00.000-07:00

I have cousins. Lots of cousins. Big ones, little ones. Boy ones, girl ones.
This year... I got lots of girl ones.

First their was Sophia.

Then me.

Then Lia.

Then Autumn.

The newest diva arrived this week. She was born on Monday night by Cesarean. (All the girls but Lia were born that way.) But Danielle had a really hard labor before she came.

Her mommy (my LaLa Kristen) tried to push her out for 3 1/2 hours before the doctors decided that she wasn't going to be born that way. Poor LaLa.

She was 8lbs and 8 oz so I was bigger than her. And she was 18 1/2 inches long. So I was taller than her too.

She's really cute and looks like her daddy. I think all of us looked like our daddies when we were born. It's weird to be a girl and look like your dad. But we look like our mommies too.

We are all going to have TONS of fun growing up together. We'll have sleepovers, play beauty shop, take care of our dolls and everything else that little girls do!

It's going to be really busy as we grow up because we are all going to be in the same grade. 5 girls starting school together means;

5 graduations from Kindergarten, 6th grade, 8th grade, and High School - 5 Proms - 5 Sweet Sixteen - 5 Divas!

Oh, the trouble we are going to cause... I already love all the memories that we will make!

Well, here are the pictures of my newest cousin.

I love her so much already.

The Cutest Pumpkin in the Whole Patch

2007-10-25T15:47:00.001-07:00

Saturday we went to Bates Nut Farm with my cousins Diego and Sophia.

That place was soooo big. It was like the Big Daddy of all Pumpkin Patches! There were so many pumpkins, you needed a wheelbarrow to carry them! Since my cousin Diego is really strong, he got to push us around. Whee!!!

Sophie really liked to be in the wheelbarrow. It's sort of like being a princess. When you are a princess, people ALWAYS carry you around.

My Voa was there to help us pick the best pumpkins.

There were some HUGE pumpkins and he has a big truck just in case we needed it.

The hay ride was closed when we got there but we had fun anyways. They had hay there too. Just like the other place. I really like the way it feels. Mommy said that I can't eat it though.

Me and Sophie picked some good pumpkins.

But Mommy and Daddy said that I was the cutest pumpkin in the whole patch!

My First Pumpkin Patch

2007-10-23T13:15:00.001-07:00

This past weekend was full of fun! (and pumpkins) Friday night Mom and Dad took me to the coolest place. And when we got there my cousin Lia Jo was there!

We had so much fun feeding the animals and looking at the pumpkins. We even rode on this little stagecoach. I love my cousin Lia!

and my unlce Timmy!

Mommy was trying to take pictures of us, but I loved the hay so much
I really didn't want to look at the camera.

I really liked the pumpkin patch and I loved being there with my family.
I can't wait to go back next year.

My Toothies!

2007-10-10T16:12:00.001-07:00

I told you... I got my teeth. Two of them - right in the middle on the bottom of my mouth. It didn't feel so great getting them. I bite alot. And when I don't have a toy to bite, I just bite my fingers.

Mommy says I'll get alot more teeth and I'm not too excited about that. But for now, I kinda like my new smile. Do you?

Attack of the Ear Infection!

2007-10-07T12:56:00.001-07:00

It's official... I'm sick. I have my first ear infection, and let me tell you it stinks! My nose is running into my mouth, I keep getting hot so mom and dad are sticking this yucky medicine in my mouth and every time mom changes my shirt, it hurts my ear! This is horrible! But, I am getting TONS of cuddle time. And I get to watch movies alot and stay in comfy clothes. That part is good. I hope I feel better soon.

The Zoo with Avo (pronounced A-voo)

2007-10-01T14:18:00.000-07:00

Today I went to the zoo for the very first time. I was really excited to go and mommy kept singing me this little song she made up, "The zoo with Avo, The zoo with Avo, so much to see and do at the zoo with Avo!" It was silly. I recognized some of the animals from the Baby Einstein shows that I watch, but my favorite thing to look at was all the people.

You know, I realized that the animals aren't all that different from me.
The orangatans were silly like me...

Sometimes I get sleepy like this bear. But I don't sleep in a tree. That's silly.

This elephant was really big and really stinky - so I'm not really like him either.

But this bird, she likes to wear pink and so do I!

I really loved the zoo with Avo and with my mom. I can't wait to go back and see more. Maybe you could come with me.

My Blog!

2007-09-30T19:00:00.000-07:00

Hi Everyone! Welcome to my blog. I'm 7 months old now so I think I'm big enough to have my own blog. All my friends do. So now I have a way to tell you all what is going on in my life. And believe me... it's alot!

These are my six month pictures.

I had such a fun time watching Mom and the wacky people at the photo place make me laugh! They used this stuffed Bear to get my attention and then gave it to me and I LOVE stuffed animals! I love to hug them, talk to them and bite them.

They put me on this fuzzy blanket and it was so tickley, I was having so much fun!

I don't smile all the time though, I can be very serious. I love watching people and what they do, sometimes I try to do the same thing. Now when I eat my baby food from the spoon I try to bite and and chew just like Mom & Dad, and they crack up!

This past week I cut one of my bottom teeth and tonight Mom and Dad noticed that the tooth right next to it is coming in too! It really hurts but then they give me this pink stuff and I feel better. I hope you like my pictures! Talk to you soon!