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Dancing With The Stars

Lila loves Dancing With The Stars just like her Mommy. Daddy is horrified, of course. We record it to watch after our naps while Daddy is at work. He can't complain this way.

The Tub

Bathtime has become more of an ordeal than it used to be. Not because Lila doesn't like the bath. It's just the opposite. She loves it. She refuses to leave it. This is a picture of one of her protests.

I believe she thinks she is hiding from us.

Pumpkin-ified

Today we visited the Lemo's Farm in Half Moon Bay to check out the pumpkins. Lot's of pumpkins. Hundreds. Lila raced up and down the straw-lined rows screaming "PUNKYS! PUNKYS!" It was pretty cool how easily amused she was by these things.

Lila's very own Oktoberfest!

Bowling Without Pins With Poppa

For your viewing pleasure, tilt head to the left. Cheek to shoulder.

Just Hanging Around the House...

GG & Poppa came to visit past weekend. Why we didn't get any pictures of the family together is a mystery to me. As usual, Lila was posed and ready to go.

Yes, that's a ponytail you see...

If only I could bottle up this laugh and sell it.

Lila & Momma

Powershower

Hairache

Lila hates having her hair brushed. She would rather eat the barrettes than wear them.

Below are images of a very rare sighting. One morning, she actually allowed me to give her a ponytail! It may have had something to do with the sharp objects I used to distract her. It didn't last long and it hasn't happened since, but I managed to get a picture of her first hairdoo!

Summertime

Thanks to Grandma & Grandpa Hicks for the great summer vacation in Lake Tahoe!

Fourth of July 2008

The Hicks' packed up and headed to Flagstaff, AZ to celebrate July 4th. We had a great time visiting with GG & Poppa along with many of their friends who were very excited to see Lila. When I was a kid, the Fourth was one of my family's favorite holidays. We usually went to Grandma & Grandpa's house in Independence, CA. There was always a parade (we even had our own float one year) followed by a huge BBQ and fireworks. GG & Poppa came very close to giving Lila the same experience minus the fireworks. Oddly enough, we didn't really miss them.

Lila, Momma & GG

A view of downtown Flagstaff before the parade.

A nice old guy let Lila sit in his flag chair.

She was REALLY happy to get these!

Momma & Lila cheering on the floats.

A little off topic, but check out the deer crossing the green in the backyard!

And finally, a little movie. We played Bocci Ball later in the afternoon. Lila was the loudest and most spirited cheerleader.

Ahoy!

Hey, Tommy! Are you missing a hat?

Happy Birthday!

Trendsetter

Learning to Dress

Blog-Worthy

Some pictures of Lila and friends from the last month or two...

Lila and her buddy Jasper

Eating noodles at Sarah's house

Hanging out with Momma at the Delta

Wrestling with Bear

Big smiles are pretty regular around here... thank goodness!

Father's Day 2008

Momma: "Hey Lila Bean, let's get Daddy something he really wants and loves for Daddy's Day."

Lila: "Daadeeeee? MeeeeOwww? Bye-Bye?"

Momma: "Nah, we have to keep the cat. Let's get him the next best thing."

Easy enough. Daddy's own bucket of beer.

Daddy's best friend - followed by pizza at Zachary's.

I think it was a nice day for Eric despite not getting a bike ride in that morning.

Beer, Zachary's pizza, and a happy little girl who loves her Daddy...

just a few things that would make any man smile.

Happy Father's Day, Eric.

Thanks for being the best Dad ever!!

Check or Carry-On?

With the airlines charging extra for checked luggage, we must weigh the benefits of buying Lila her own seat on the plane. Her and Bear look awfully comfy here. Hmmm...

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