Wednesday, June 15, 2011

Happy Birthday, Tata Neenee!

Here's a special message from Talia on
Tata Neenee's (Aunt Nicole's) birthday:

Hope you got lots of cake and goodies, today.
(I had some ice cream for you at lunch just in case
you missed out.)

I'll see you all later this summer. In the meantime,
here's my wish for you.


Love,
Talia Pearl

Friday, May 6, 2011

Cake

In the previous post, Talia wished cousin
Charles a happy first birthday. Looks like
those wishes came true.

Think you know how to REALLY enjoy
a birthday cake? Well, think again.





Thursday, May 5, 2011

First Birthday, Chachoo!

Talia has a special message for her cousin Charles (aka, Chachoo),
who turns one today!





Wednesday, April 27, 2011

When I get bigger...

What a guy

The Easter Bunny, that is. Even after celebrating
with him a few times, he still comes over Easter
morning to hide lots of goodies.


One thing, though. Seems like he doesn't
show up in church later that day. No matter
how often you ask about him.

Maybe he didn't get a beautiful Easter
outfit from his Grandmama and Grandpapa like
I did.

Hope everyone enjoyed Easter.
(Talia has a little candy left over if
you missed out.)

Saturday, April 23, 2011

Spring Fling

Ideal weather and lots of fun at the
traditional Spring Fling.


Dancing, eating and hobnobbing with the
Easter A-list.



Happy Easter, everyone!

Wednesday, April 6, 2011

Homespun

This post is "by popular demand".

Actually, Papa asked for it. And he's popular around here.


Wednesday, March 30, 2011

Downhill Racer

Read along as Talia describes her weekend
with Uncle Steve, Aunt Margaret and
cousins Anjelica and Sebastian in Tahoe:

You might wanna take notes, 'cause we
did EVERYTHING!

There was snow everywhere. Jelly said
I needed to suit-up before we could
play in it.

Look at all the neat stuff they brought me!

All set. (It's just the camera angle that
makes me look like TooLoose-LowTrek.)

A good snowman always starts with
a good base, says Bastion.

With Grandmother's House behind us, it's time for...

... a sleigh ride!

Two horses work great.

Two cousins work harder. Mush!

The afterburners are where?
Jelly and I enjoy a low-cal snack.

My bunny-ear hat was the talk of the slopes until...

Back at the cabin, Uncle Steve supervises preparation
of the most important part of the meal.

And such a meal!

[Shhh! I let them win sometimes.]

Getting ready to hit the slopes again.

Waiting our turn for the gondola.

Hmmm? Enough speed down this hill and
I'll bet I can hit the lake.

First time on skis! (For me, not Dad.)


Thanks for the greatest time, everybody!
Where to next week?

Tuesday, March 22, 2011

Gymnastics

Talia is always looking for new ways to deny gravity and
terrify her elders. But lately, some of her exploits have
gotten a bit more... structured.

See for yourself here.

Anjelica: Talia is looking forward to getting
your award-winning tips on her tumbling
this weekend.

And Sebatian, as you can see, Talia and Uncle
Dave will need some pointers on snowman
design and construction.



Monday, March 21, 2011

Happy Birthday, Papa!

Talia had lunch with Papa today to celebrate
his special day.

There was a more traditional birthday cake
later at dinner, but at lunch Talia and Papa
shared some 'air cake'.

"And a BIG Bon Anniversaire to Tonton Pierre,
too. You always make me laugh. So here's one
for you, Tonton."


Saturday, March 19, 2011

Truckin'

Talia has had a thing for trucks and construction
equipment since she could say "backhoe". So a visit
to today's Touch-A-Truck show was essential.

Talia scrambled all over various excavators
before stowing away in this scoop.

Schoolgirl wannabes...

... on the school bus Gus.

"These things can really muss a coif."

"What do you mean, no rides today?"

"This crane truck's paint job gives me an idea
for the living room, Mom."

"Sitting at the helm gave me another idea."

Sunday, February 27, 2011

30M

Yesterday, Talia turned 30 months. She's kept very busy
this winter. (Though you wouldn't know it from this
blog. D'oh!)

So, over the next few posts, we'll catch up on Talia's
winter doings, starting with the most recent. OK?

To begin with, she's made big strides on one of her favorite projects.