Vegas - Part Deux

While in Vegas, Mommy, Papa, Auntie Val and Auntie Ann took me to the strip. How cool was that! I loved all the people, fountains, sights, and sounds. It was amazing!






Mamie, Papy, Auntie Val and Uncle Dave treated Mommy and Papa to a night out on the town. For some reason, they just don't get out much back in Michigan, not sure why. Anyway, They went to a delicious buffet at the Wynn Casino, and then saw Le Reve! They had a great time. I decided to give them a break too and slept in till 7 am instead of 5. I know, I am a sweetheart.

Vegas Baby!

Last week, Mommy and Papa took me to Las Vegas!!! It was a loooong trip, but totally worth it because I got to meet my new little cousin Talia. Isnt she cute??? I can't wait to teach her how to sit up, crawl, screach at the top of her lungs, play with a ball, and of course drool. Although I think she is already learning how to drool on her own.

Here is Talia with her Daddy and Mommy, Uncle Dave and Auntie Val. Auntie Val and Uncle Dave were so happy to see me - they hadn't seen me since I was 10 days old! We girls certainly outnumber the boys. GIRL POWER!!!

Here are Auntie Ann, Auntie Val, Mamie, me, Mommy and Talia. Mamie and Papy played with me a lot! Here they read me one of my favorite books, Goodnight Moon. Having a French Grandma and a Grandpa from Texas makes story time very interesting! Papy played with me a lot - he made me laugh so much!

Auntie Val had a hard time believing that Talia will weigh as much as me someday real soon. Auntie Ann read to me often, especially my favorite Peekabo book. But here she is rocking Talia to sleep. Uncle Dave played Peekabo with me - but he would never let me catch him.

Uncle Dave is a wee bit competitive. Talia sleeps a lot! I did a good job of waking her up when I thought she was missing out on some fun.

But when awake, Talia is a little cutie pie who loves to smile. She is very alert too!I really liked Talia's bouncer....I kept asking her to get out so I could play in it but she didn't know that what I meant when I said "dadaddada....bababububub". Maybe she speaks French?

On Saturday it was 75 degrees outside so we went for a walk in Mamie and Papy's neighborhood.

Papa misses the mountains... I can see why. We enjoyed our visit. But there are more pics of my first visit to the Strip! Stay tuned...

Washington DC

Papa was asked to travel to Washington D.C. on behalf of GM to give presentations on "100 Years of Car Design" at the French Embassy so of course Mommy and me tagged along.

This is my second time on an airplane trip and as you can see I am a pro now. On the return flight, I didn't even cry when my ears popped as we landed.

But first, we spent Sunday with Becki and Mitch and my favorite little cousin Anna. We had so much fun! Anna at first thought I was her babydoll and wanted to dress me and then she tackled me. Becki and Mitch made a delicious dinner and I even got to try some chicken .... it was yummy! There were quite a few empty bottles of wine afterwards, so I think everyone had a great night. Thanks to the Marchand's for a super fun evening!

The next morning we headed off to Howard University and then to the Art Institute of Washington where Papa gave presentations to students interested in car design. He did a super job! Students kept Papa late both times asking lots of good questions.

Later that night, we met up with Papy and Auntie Kittena at the French Embassy for Papa's big presentation to La Maison Francaise. He presented to about 80 people and once again he was a hit.

I wanted to stay to hear Papa's lecture, but I kept squealing whenever I heard Papa talk, so Mommy had to take me out into the hallway. But that's okay because we played a lot. Don't I look very bon chic bon genre in my dress? But I didn't steal the show from Papa - he looks super handsome in a suit!

I loved spending family time with Papy and Auntie Kittena!

Mommy was so proud of Papa and so was I! We should so this again, if not just to dress up!

People hung around for hours afterwards waiting to ask Papa questions and to talk to him about cars. I was super tired but didn't cry until the very very end when it was over.

The next morning we went to the Hannah's to visit Papy and his parents, Auntie Kittena and Auntie Kenna. They served apple pie and ice cream and everyone watched me play. I liked going there!

The best part about going out of town is that someone else gets to make the bed!

I didn't see too much of Washington DC, but we did have breakfast at Union Station, which was right next door to our hotel. Also, Mommy and I took the Metro a few times and I sure liked that! I charmed everyone in the subway!!!!!

Family Reunion in the Great Land of Cheese

Last week, we drove to Milwaukee for a family reunion! I had a fabulous time meeting family and hanging out. We did so much and Mommy and Papa took so many photos that we can only skim the surface.

First, we met Roberta and Anna Mae for lunch in Milwaukee's Third Ward. The first photo is of Anna Mae, me and Mommy. The next photo is of Grandma, Jennifer, Mommy and Roberta. They had such a fun time....and I did too!

The Third Ward is an old warehouse district on the edge of downtown. Now it is full of lofts, shoppes, restaurants and bars.

Then Uncle Denny and Aunt Mary had us over for dinner and I got to meet my cousins Mike and Dave. Here are Aunt Mary, Mommy and cousin Dave. Aunt Mary made me a special doll to keep - it is sooo pretty! Uncle Denny held me a lot...my Daddy thinks he is super cool!

Here are Mommy and Grandma. I think they drank too much wine! Cousin Mike and Mommy hung out too.

They day of the reunion, Auntie Jennifer suggested we stop by a motorcycle rally in one of Milwaukee's cool neighborhoods. Soon after we got there, we were pulled aside by a cop! Of course it was Officer Klein (AKA cousin Roberta)!!!!! She was on patrol that morning!

Next we headed to the reunion. Here I am with Mommy and Grandma. Then one of my favorite pics of Grandma, me, cousin Ashley, Mommy and Auntie Jennifer. We had so much fun hanging out!

Even though it was early August, we were in Wisconsin and it was cold. Even native cheeseheads were reaching for their sweaters. However, Mommy and Papa listened to the weather report, which called for 78 degrees, and didn't bring mine, so Mommy had to improvise. I wish I had a cute hoodie like Ashley had!

Becki, Mitch and Anna were there too! In fact, I giggled so hard watching Anna dance to polka music. I can't wait to see Anna again and play!

Here is another picture of Mommy, Ashley and me and of me and Grandma.

The rest of our time in Milwaukee was spent eating yummy food and ice cream and taking long walks along the lakefront with Jennifer and Roberta.

On our last day, Grandma took Mommy to see where my Grandpa grew up. It was a really neat house and beautiful farm. Where is the hill that Grandpa said he had to climb uphill both ways to school in ten feet of snow when he was a little boy?














We were so thankful that Auntie Jennifer hosted us at her apartment for our vacation. I had a lot of fun and had no problems sleeping, except for the last night when I woke up at 4 am. Oops!

I will miss Grandma the most though...she and I have a special bond.

And I think I finally figured out that the pretty baby in the mirror is me!