A tourist in my own city...

I have spent a very fun week being a host to my good friend from Australia, Misty.

We had a great time... some highlights included Disneyland, shopping (South Coast Plaza, Rodeo Drive etc.) eating lots of free chocolate samples wherever we went, and a visit to Sprinkles Cupcakes in Beverly Hills (something I have wanted to do for a while but haven't been able to justify the hour drive to do!).

Here are a few photos of our fun adventures...

Cassia is enjoying her first monorail ride at Disneyland... the necklace and bracelet I am wearing are Teething Bling - jewelery that looks good but is actually made of teething material... yes Cassia is getting her first tooth.

This is Misty and I before going on the rapids ride at Disneyland - we were a little wetter 5 minutes later.

And this is us sneaking a photo with Mickey even though he was supposed to be going on a break (hence the conspiratorial smiles) - we are rebels!

Robeez...

These are my favorite baby shoes ever, they actually stay on!

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My little Olympic Gold Medalist...

Here is a photo of Cassia wearing her own version of an Olympic wrestling outfit... actually it was an outfit that I once wore and my Mum saved!

And if she doesn't make it in wrestling there is always something that involves flexibility like gymnastics or trampolining...

Video proof - Cassia says 'Dada'

Camping, Surfing and first word...

Just a quick update from the Wright house!

Jason and I spent last week down at San Onofre state beach camping with the youth group. Camp went really well and everyone seemed to have a great time.

Cassia and I were down there for part of the week and managed to accomplish some firsts... I went surfing for the first time. One of the other Pastor's, Bryan, took me out on a 10ft board and I managed to get up! It was really fun and I can now totally understand why surfing is so addicting!
Cassia also had a first, she ate sand. Yummo. My little human food (and non food) disposal thought it was pretty good. Oh dear. Apart from that we have added green beans and carrots to the menu and there are big plans for peaches this week (and pears if I can find some nice organic ones).

Also, a more important first than surfing or sand happened today while I was out... Cassia said "Dada". I was sceptical, thought Jason was making it up, but sure enough, every hour she blurts out "dadadadadadada". Clever baby!

Ah, the adventures of Mommyhood!