Nyla's 1st Birthday Party

Cousin Nyla's was born 3 weeks after Sean so right on the heels of Sean's party, we got to celebrate her birthday at Lemos Farm in Half Moon Bay. Elise rode the pony for the first time after Uncle Sheldon assuaded her fears and convinced her that he would run around the ring while she rode the pony. She was very hesitant and insisted on not riding but once she saddled up, we couldn't get her off. Sean was as adventurous as ever running off by himself.

Elise and Uncle Sheldon who gets credit for convincing Elise to ride her first pony

Sean wanted to ride too but couldn't because of their age limit so he just watched on the sidelines

Auntie Von and Elise (with a painted sun on her face)


Sean running off in the distance and Elise warning us that he was running away.

Who's In the Mirror Baby?

Elise at The Little Gym

For over a year, Elise has been going to The Little Gym in Belmont. When she first joined, she could barely jump off a ledge let alone swing from a high bar. Now, her confidence and gross motor skills has really taken off. She readily jumps off high ledges and looks like a little monkey on the playground.