Our Punk Rock Girl

New Noises

Although you can't see her very well in this video (it was dark), the point is really the sounds. One night in SoCal she was all wound up before bed and we were rocking her in her car seat to try to get her to sleep. As you can see, it only served to give her an excuse to make lots of cute and amusing noises.

A Visit to Tanaka Farms Pumpkin Patch in Irvine

While in SoCal we took Hana to a real pumpkin patch at a local farm. She loved the tractor ride and the corn maze. She did NOT like the goats at the petting zoo at all (see sour faces above). It's the first time I've seen her actually not like something new that we introduced her to. She usually loves things that are new and different.

SoCal Visit

Hana survived her first plane ride and had a blast at Grandma & Grandpa's house. We've got lots of pics and video to post, so here is the first batch. Hana took to Aunt Tami right away and they had fun until Hana spit up on her. :) Hana also tried out a big girl stroller that Grandma got and went for a walk along the beach trail in San Clemente (the last pic). We didn't get any pics of Hana and Trex (Grandpa's dog) together because...well, Trex was just plain scared of Hana! When Grandma tried to hold Hana up to Trex to sniff her, he jumped back about 2 feet like someone had touched him with a hot poker. Later in the visit he stole a couple of foot and head sniffs when she was on her back, but that's about it.

Off to SoCal

Today will be Hana's first plane trip! We are going to SoCal to visit Grandma and Grandpa Coan and Aunt Tami.

Below is Hana demonstrating her newfound love for pumpkins.

The Spit-Up Beard and Other Recent Photos

Out with Dad

Hana went out with dad by herself for the first time today. She's stayed home with him before alone but they've never gone out together. He took her for a walk so she could sleep and then to music class. I stayed home, read a book, took a long nap, and then a shower. Now I feel like I can manage the rest of the day. The nap was key. Hana was up every 3 hours last night. I think I hear them returning just now...and I don't hear any screaming or crying so that's a good sign!