Been Around the World And I, I, I

Okay so I didn't exactly go around the world but I certainly did go places. Oh the places I went. We went down to Nana Mary's a little while ago and had a great time doing all our favorite eastern shore activities.


We even had a chance to start up what I hope (I REALLY REALLY HOPE) is a new eastern shore tradition even though it's not really on the eastern shore but it would be an activity that we'd do anytime we visit the eastern shore because it's only a short drive away and Uncle Thomas and Aunt Becky live just five minutes away from this place so it would only make sense that we visit them and then visit this place. BUSCH GARDENS! Sure there were rides and cotton candy and games and prizes but what I really enjoyed was a chance to learn another way that I'm very much like my mom and dad. Towards the very end of the night when it was dark, we were on our way to the park exit and mom and dad saw a ride that they both loved as kids and probably still do. Then, right next to it was a junior version of the ride. I think I discovered exactly why they liked this ride so much. Could be my new favorite too!


From the eastern shore we went back home to Brooklyn and my cousin Ava from California came to visit. It's seems like recently all these new playgrounds are opening up around New York. One day we all decided we'd check out one of the newest ones called Pier 6. Whoa! We could have spent the entire day there.


I wasn't about ready to say goodbye to Ava so I jumped on a plane and went with her back to California. See now the whole 'been around the world' theme is starting to make sense, isn't it? Highlight of the trip? Sure I got to hang with my cousins and sure I got to chill in the pretty palisades but c'mon. What I really remember and still talk about? Bowling!


But now I'm back, back in the New York . . . oh you know the rest. Can't get that song out of my head. Got a haircut yesterday! I see you but do you see me in LANDEN'S WORLD!

I Choo Choo Choose You

I did Valentine's cards for the first time this year with my cousins. It was so much fun to be with Ava, Catherine, and Alexander as we cut out the cards and drew all over them. And not only was it fun times with my cousins, my Nana Joan was there to play along with us. On one of the first few nights there, we all took a little breather and chowed down on my mama's favorite - Subway.


One day while we were out there we took a trip to Adventure Plex. OH, MY, GOODNESS! Can we please put one of these in my room? I promise I will never complain again. There were slides, and balls, and ropes, and ladders, and kids, and fun, and FUN! I definitely wish we could have stayed longer.


After our trip to Adventure Plex, we walked down to the boardwalk of Manhattan Beach. Hey we have a Manhattan too! I like your beach better. Ava and I played all along the boardwalk and looked out across the ocean. I think I saw Tutu's house!


Our last day visiting we went to something called Skirball. I wasn't quite sure what to expect with a funny sounding name like that but mama sure was excited. I think Skirball is her new favorite word. Well once we arrived, the only thing I wasn't quite sure about was if I'd let us leave at the end of the day. We had the best time! It was kind of like that museum back home that lets you touch and play with all sorts of different things. Remember? I went there when I turned two. Ava and I really had a great time.


As always, we had a great time visiting our family aaaaaaaaaaaaall the way over there. Isn't it their turn to visit us? Tune in to the same bat URL at the same bat time to learn more about LANDEN'S WORLD!

I Wish They All Could Be California Girls

I met someone. Her name is Keely and she lives across the street from my cousin Ava. She's a little older but my dada fell for an older girl. So, why can't I? I played with Keely quite a few times while we were out in California and we had a great time together. Some days we'd play at Ava's house and other days we'd play over at Keely's. I know the whole she-lives-in-California-I-live-in-New-York thing isn't the best but we can ichat. See, I'm learning!


One of the nights I was in California, my cousins had a little fun with me and dressed me up. I guess these things can be expected when you stay with two girl cousins.


Probably the best part of this trip was that I got to sleep in a big boy bed. I'm still not sure if I like it because some nights I would roll off, wake up, and then hop into bed with dada. That would last about an hour and then he'd put me back in my bed. I did really like taking my naps in the big boy bed. Plenty of room for me to move around and the bed was so big that I didn't have to worry about my pacis falling off the side.


We celebrated the turkey day with Keely's family across the street (you know I was more than happy to head over there for the day). There was so much food - I couldn't believe it! The best part was being able to help myself because the chip bowl was at just the right height.


Celebrating a happy turkey day with my family and friends in LANDEN'S WORLD!

AAA Club

It's the All About Ava Club and I'm the founding member. Ava is my cousin who lives way out in California (seriously too far away). We took yet another trip out there to see our family and I think the best way to explain what I did on this trip is to say what I did, I did with Ava. Where she went, I would follow. A typical day would start with a show or two. Sometimes it was Dora and other times it was Spongebob. Oh! And she got me hooked on a new show - Andy Pandy.


Then we'd clean up and head on out in the car. I think things on the west coast (I'm learning my geography) work a little differently than they do over here because Ava and I were able to do our own driving.


Our usual destination was the playground. We both love the park. We'd do the swings, the slides, the bars, and sometimes get the ball out and toss it around.


There would be a break for lunch at some point and we'd gather the troops (my other cousins were usually with us). The best part about lunch was always the dessert!


Trips to the playground always had to come to an end and that usually meant nap time for me. It worked out quite well because we'd get back in the car, I'd fall asleep (I guess Ava did most of the driving), and before I knew it I was back at home playing some more with Ava. We loved playing in the sink.


Back outside we went - sometimes to the front.


And sometimes to the back.


Our nights would start to settle down with a little dinner. I learned foods are even easier to eat with a toothpick.


Bath time was always a major event in the house. I never knew who would be joining me.


Then before bed, we'd settle in for another show. Ava certainly knows how to lounge in LANDEN'S WORLD!

I'm Going Back to Cali

On my way back to see my cousins in LA. You'd think with all this flying around I'd get something for it. Dada, you better have enrolled me in some of those frequent flyer programs!!! Racking up the miles in LANDEN'S WORLD!

Bicoastal Boy

I went back to visit my cousins in LA. Dada had to work so he didn't come but I got to talk to him a couple times in the computer. How did he fit in there? We always have so much fun in LA because they have certain things at their home that I don't have at mine. Let's see, there's the dog Coco, their backyard, and stairs. You know, those really cool things that I don't get to see every day. One of my cousins, Alexander, wasn't around much. His dada took him to New York. But Catherine and Ava were around and boy oh boy did we play a lot! Ava is shorter than Catherine so I think that makes her closer to my age. She's probably my favorite but I like them all so much.


OH! They also have this really fun house in their backyard. It's just my size. You know I really like how there are smaller versions of things that are just right for me - my chair, pools, cakes, and tractors. Okay so maybe not everything has a smaller version just for me but that doesn't mean I can't get my hands on it!


Oh and there were some surprise visitors too, just to see me! Grandpa Ryan came to town and Nana Joan did too. Nana Joan and I had fun blowing bubbles in the backyard. I tell ya, that whole backyard setup is definitely the way to go. Dada said something about bye-bye to Brooklyn if I really want a backyard. Maybe I don't want one that bad.


Ava has a bike that I really liked. I see them a lot when I'm at the parks at home but dada keeps telling me they're big-boy bikes and maybe when I'm a little older I can have one. Dada, if you read this, I didn't ride on it. This was just for the picture.


Like I said, it was a really fun trip. I'm always happy to come home, especially this time since dada didn't come with, but I sure do miss my cousins. Maybe they'll be in the computer one of these days and I can sit on mamas lap again and talk to them. Oh, I almost forgot. The swimming show is on - you know the television program where all they talk about and show is this guy who swims really fast? I sure wish they showed some other sports. Anyway, he's really strong and one day I want to be like him. Think I'm close? Flexing some muscle here in LANDEN'S WORLD!

Cold, Then Warm, Cold Again

I just don't get it. One day I'm home, hanging out with my stuff and when I go outside I have to bundle up with my mittens, hat, scarf, and big puffy jacket. The very next day, I'm hanging out with my cousins Alexander, Catherine, and Ava and I'm in short sleeves and that's it. Now I'm back home and I have to bundle up again. What gives? Why do they get to live where it's warm and I have to live where it's cold? I don't remember signing up for that. Nobody asked me.

Well it was a fun trip to say the least. The flight out was a little rough but once we landed in beautiful LA, I was one cool cat. I hung out with my cousins and they sure did show me lots of fun stuff. Ava is three and she loved having me around. She has tons of cool toys and she even let me bring some of her old books home. Catherine is a little older, but old enough to watch over me. She did such a good job of that. Alexander is the oldest and I didn't see much of him - I kept hearing someone mention something about an X box in his room. What's an X box? I have a blue box in my room. That's where I keep my toys.

The flight home was the best - I had my own seat. On the way out I slept in daddy's lap, which was fine by me but going home, they strapped my car seat in and boom, I was sitting in between mommy and daddy. Daddy said I now have a frequent flyer number. Number? Doesn't he know I can't count? Well just something new for me to learn in LANDEN'S WORLD!