Golfland is fun for little people!

It has been a long time since I've been to Golfland, but I recently went with my family and it was a great time, especially for Adelaide who enjoyed a wonderland of houses and bright colored obstacles just her size!

Adelaide and Grandpa on the front porch of one of their mini-houses.

And another one.

Grandpa attempting to teach Adelaide how to putt putt.

Jess, Dad, Jess and Eric goofing around while playing goofy golf.

Me and my mom.

Redding Wedding

While growing up we lived across from a family that had three girls around me and my sister's ages. We hung out with them all the time and they are like are second family. When I was in middle school they moved away to Redding but we have kept in touch and recently attended the middle daughter, Shelby's wedding.

Jessica feeding Adelaide in the car on our four hour drive up to Redding.

Jessica and Ariel.

The bride Shelby with Adelaide.

I didn't get a good picture of her with her husband Tyler, but they are an adorable couple and we are so happy for them!

Grandpa and Adelaide.

Rick has a magic touch and was able to get Adelaide to fall asleep during the reception.

Tracy, me and Brittany.

All the kids from the block:

Eric, Ariel, Jessica, me, Shelby, Mary, Peter, Rachel and Brittany.

It was a fun reunion.

Congratulations to Tyler and Shelby!

Google Google

My Dad was doing a job for google in which he sandblasted A LOT of mason jars with their logo. Just like the good old days, all the kids that were in town helped get it done and we had a great time together. Eric and I made up an awesome jingle in which we simply sang "google google" over and over. Quite annoying I know, but also beautiful.

Eric and I working hard.

Adelaide and her Dad.

Adelaide liked helping until some tape got stuck in her hair (by her dad) and pulled a bunch of her tiny blonde hairs out.

My Dad in his sandblasting suit getting the job done.

He reminded me of an Oompa Loompa so I asked him to do some Oompa Loompa poses for me while I sang a song for him.

♫♪♫ Oompa Loompa ♫♪♫

♫♪♫ Doom-Pa-Dee-Do ♫♪♫

Pug Lovin'

Adelaide and I stopped by my friend Katie's house and she became quickly obsessed with their two pugs. At first they loved having a new friend that would let them kiss and snuggle as much as they pleased... but before long they grew tired of Adelaide's pinching and squealing and began to fear her.

Ear kisses!

Double Love.

Katie and Adelaide.

We are so glad we got to spend some time with Katie, her family, and her dogs!

Naomi and Sarah

Every time we come into town we always love to stop by and see Naomi! Adelaide just loves her (and her dog Mary Lou!) and this trip Adelaide got to meet Naomi's sister Sarah as well. I have been friends with Naomi since at least 7th grade and my sister has been friends with Sarah forever also.

Naomi, Adelaide and Sarah at a coffee shop.

Adelaide wearing the awesome sunnies that Naomi gave her.

Adelaide and Sarah.

Me, Naomi, Adelaide, Jessica and Sarah at the beach.

Naomi and I.

Can't wait to see you guys next time we're in town:)

California Love

After Adelaide and I visited my grandparents in Idaho along with my sister Jessica, we headed to the bay area to spend some time with my parents and my little brother. Rick was not planning on coming at all but it turned out that he didn't have to start his internship until June 7th, so he was able to fly out last minute and spend a week with us in California too.

Grandpa showing Adelaide the chicken coop and where to collect the eggs.

Mimi, Adelaide and Grandpa watching Eric play soccer.

Adelaide and I at the the park I grew up going to- Oak Meadow.

We took Adelaide to the beach for her first time.

She loved the sand... until we buried her in it.

A little bite of Australia

When I studied abroad in Australia for a semester I fell in love with the food there, in particular the desserts. In fact, I gained fifteen pounds during my stay. The treat I blame the most: Tim Tam cookies. You bite off two corners of the cookie and then sip milk or hot chocolate through the cookie which softens the inside before you eat it. The Aussies call it a Tim Tam Slam if you can eat a hot chocolate saturated Tim Tam in one big mouthful. Delicious. I was delighted but scared when I learned that you can buy them at World Market.

Kristine getting excited to try it out.

Aren't these little glasses my grandma has perfect for this?!?

My aunt Sue was not sure about this.

but she went for it.

If you have never tried Tim Tam's before- I highly recommend them!