one hand's worth of living

half a decade old is a mighty accomplishment for isabel.

concentrating hard on her wish...

 ...will it come true?

 the worst part of turning 5: kindergarten shots. sad, puffy eyes and tears.

so-cal vacation

end of april/beginning of may 2012 found us in sunny california.

disneyland was our 1st stop.

amalea and her sticky out ears trying to fly with dumbo. 

 snow white was truly curious about amalea's decorated feet.

 the wee princesses in front of sleeping beauty's castle.

 isabel hearts pluto.

isabel also hearts tasty treats.

 at the rock climbing wall in the redwood creek challenge area of disney's california adventure...isabel the daredevil began by climbing straight up (with the goal of going over?).

rodeo drive is meant for princesses too.

 victoria beach in the city of laguna beach - a tower fit for rapunzel.

perry the platypus x2 and the girls in front of a fog-enshrouded hollywood backdrop.

 mer-people sighting on huntington beach.

crazy 8s

 happy birthday amalea!

to appeal to all, amalea had a squinkies and pokemon themed birthday.

here she is blowing out the 2nd half of her many, many candles.

no celebration is complete without some lost teeth.

the party finally ended after she lost her 8th tooth.