my girl

I adore this one... (even though it's a little out of focus) to me it captures what I love about my girl: full of life, silliness, and pure joy.

 hello beautiful

 she plunked right down in the flowers all by herself!

she melts my heart...

 she loves to sit on the stairs too. She is really in a "sitting stage" loves to sit down on everything!

Her favorite place to sit...

Talia @ The Malibu Getty Villa

We spent the day in Malibu for my birthday last week and had an awesome time at the Getty Villa. Talia loved walking around and exploring but was not very happy that she wasn't allowed in the water. This girl wanted to climb right in all the pools! :)

 She's such a ham...

backyard playtime

Airport

Well, our time in Canada came to an end. It was such a wonderful visit and we loved every minute.
The airport was pretty deserted on New Year's Day so Talia had the play area all to herself! Yippee!

Banff

We spent New Year's Eve in Banff with our friend, Cindy. It was very cold but we still had a great time!

 In the Banff Springs Hotel

Talia and friends

 Talia loves her Grandma

 Tali & Zack

 Talia loves Dakota

Family Party

We had both sides of the family come over after Christmas. It was nice to be together will all my aunts, uncles, cousins and grandparents.

cousin hugs

 Grandma Marie

 Grandma Pat

 Grandpa Joe