Cruzin' ALong: 2010

11.29.2010

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8.24.2010

Lake Ventura!

"What is this stuff?"

"Dawg!"

"Yea!"

Isabella really enjoyed the lake with the Johannsen/Janulewicz family!

We Love Pirates.

International Talk Like a Pirate Day isn't until Sept. 19th,

but it is never to early to prepare.

(Please ignore my photo faux pas!)

A Patriotic Day

View of Omaha.

Isabella poses with Omaha skyline.

Isabella and her patriot buddy Jorgito.

Fourth of July Parade!

Infant room makes the parade caboose!

Ms. Debbie poses with crib one.

Isabella smiles for the camera just before chanting, "USA, USA, USA!"

Update!

On the eve of Isabella's first birthday,

I thought it appropriate to update this blog!

The following posts will chronicle the last two months...

her last as a newborn!

6.29.2010

Father's Day.

Isabella picked our the card.

She could not take her eyes off it.

Isabella painted this gift at baby school.

She is very proud of her work.

Taken upon seeing Daddy after the Cornhusker State Games.

Cheering for Daddy. (Fist pumping)

Swinging at the park!

Summer Summer Summer Time!

Isabella has learned how to adjust the shade on her carseat.

Here she uses the shade as a foot rest/dance floor.

Isabella is always trying to avoid the paparazzi.

Here she hides behind some super large sunglasses.

Isabella realizes she does not like grass.

Saved by a chair!

Check out her teeth. She has eight total.

Summer princess.

6.19.2010

Discovery of Sounds.

A picture can capture a moment, a memory and even a sound. Here Isabella exhibits some of the sounds she is working on currently.

The "Pfffffffffttt"

The "Oooooooooo"

The Squeal

The "Pffffffffttt" Part 2

The fake diva cry

Great Grandpa Larry

In honor of Larry A. Long

03.30.1934 - 06.07.2010

Remember

When the morning sun paints the clouds on the horizon,

I'll be there.

When the fragrance of the lilacs and peonies fill the spring air,

I'll be there.

When the sky darkens, lightning cracks, thunder rumbles, rain bounces from the ground

and the air smells fresh and clean,

I'll be there.

When the leaves of the fall are gold, yellow and shades of crimson,

I'll be there.

When the wind swirls the snow,

and the moonlight on the snow looks like a field of diamonds,

I'll be there.

Remember.

Isabella enjoyed her first half Ironman, cheering on her Daddy and friends! She also mingled with triathlon celebrities Mr. Andy Potts and Ms. Chrissie Wellington. She may have just acquired the racing bug...

Waiting for Ryan to sign in.

Doing some reading in the hotel the night before the race.

Just part of the 1/2 mile hike to the race site.

Watching and waiting.

Here's Ryan!

Isabella doesn't get the Ironman hype.

Isabella with Andy Potts. He signed her onesie!

Andy Potts and Chrissie Wellington

With Chrissie Wellington, KS 70.3 2010 Champion

Please note how pale we are in comparison.

Ryan running.

Ryan is happy to be done...and see Isabella!

Some Ironmen: Adam, Scott, Casey and Ryan.

Not pictured: Jorge, Andres, Jim, John and various other TNT racers.

Who raced? Isebella is wiped out.

Isabella's infamous signed onesie.

(Front)

(Back)

6.18.2010

USA USA USA!

In honor of Memorial Day, Isabella channelled the fashion sense of Martha Washington. Here she is with her faithful steed, Maisie Mae (not sure what is going on with Maisie's face). Later, Isabella models another patriotic suit. This time, with less enthusiasm.

Hey Mama!

Isabella is proud to say "dada," has yet to say "mama." Since she did not give me the gift of calling, she opted for a Fusion Glass plate. Not quite the same impact, but still wonderful.