Fishing

While on her trip Amelia got to try her hand at fishing.

Water Toys

She was just tall enough to ride this one. Her mom was not happy about it but hey, what happens in Padre says in Padre right!

Aunt Alee at the Beach

Alee came to the beach with us and had a great time playing with Niece Amelia.

Here Comes the Big Wave

She was very brave and wanted to go out in the surf. You can't hear it in this video but she would watch the ocean and say "here comes, here comes, here comes the big wave." Then she would scream in my ear, which you can hear.

Padre '07

We just got back from a great beach trip to our Aunt Joe Ann's condo in South Padre Island. Stay tuned for more photos and videos in the coming week.

Happy Birthday - Let's Eat Cake

No, she didn't get pierced ears yet - those are clip on.


Amelia sampled the frosting before we ate just to make sure it was ok.

Groovy Girls - the anti-Bratz

Amelia has latched on to a new line of dolls that we really like. They are called the Groovy Girls. They are not over-marketed like most everything else she is into. Actually, it is hard to find them in local stores but they are easy to find online and on eBay. We like them because they are the anti-Bratz. Bratz, for those of you who don't know are little skank dolls who have short skirts and freakishly large eyes and lips. We have not outright forbade them for fear of her wanting them even more but we certainly don't want any around. Although she just had her birthday and needs absolutely nothing, if you have an urge to get her something Groovy Girls are a good choice.

Ballet Movie

Ballet Class

Amelia took her first ballet class today. Here she is at home getting ready to go.



She had a really great time but didn't always follow the teachers commands. She took her class at the same school where her Aunt Alee had lessons many years ago. Suprisingly, Amelia's Dad once took ballet in a feeble attempt to imprvove his coordination. It didn't help.

Happy 3rd Birthday Amelia

Today kicked off the week of birthday celebrations for Amelia. She partied at daycare with cupcakes and cheese puffs. Stay tuned for more pics.

Picnic