Ryan had quite the start to her first new year --- we headed out to Pasadena for the Rose Bowl Parade (one of the perks of mom's job) and then we flew through Dallas to spend time with Ella, Barclay, Roberto, Erica, Grandma Pegs and the entire Dallas gang. Ryan really enjoyed her first vacation, seeing as she got away with murder: sleeping in the killer hotel bed with mom and dad, being allowed to nurse (room service) through the night (as mom was scared the rest of the hotel guests would not appreciate a crying baby), and being spoiled by her grandparents.
Resting up with dad before the big trip:
On my fourth airplane ride so far - I'm an old pro at this...
My first night in California - lounging in style at Casa Del Mar in Santa Monica. Grandma teaches me the best things!!! I love wine!
Cruisin' up the coast to Malibu - lunch at Gladstones.
My first trip to the ocean!
My first steps on the beach - I could get used to this!
This little piggy went to the beach....
First steps in the ocean. (Well, I suppose 'steps' is stretching it a bit - first 'being forced to feel the cold water by my parents for a photo op' would be more appropriate).
Can't we buy a home near all the famous celebs on this beach?
My own personal walking partner - Grandma and Grandpa pushed me all over Pasadena!
This is truly the life - high thread count sheets, a king size bed, nothing but a towel. I have it made!
I'll take a nice sunset with my dinner please.
Drinking water out of a glass is hysterical!
When you travel with Grandma & Grandpa you get to try all sorts of new things - this time I got bread! Yummy...
So excited to sit in a high chair and eat with my peeps!
Returning home - back to reality. As you can see, I'm not too pumped to return to the cold, Missouri weather and some tough love in order to get me back on my sleeping schedule.
But, then again, I'm only 6 months old and my memory is short. Playing on the ground, at home with my blocks, is just as fun as sunny California!!
