I got back from our AWESOME trip to New Zealand on sunday afternoon. It was really tough leaving Penny & Aurora there, but they'll be back in 2 weeks.. AGGH! CAN'T WAIT!!

I had such an amazing time out there.. getting to actually relax with the family was wonderful. The best was definitely getting a chance to get to hang out with Aurora and play with her all day. I loved being able to chat with her & watching her progress over the past 3 and a half weeks.

Some of her new tricks..

1) A zoolander "oooo" face that is cute as can be
2) She does a brilliant stevie-wonder impression.. especially when listening to music
3) She can clap her hands & loves it when we clap along with her
4) She will now stand up if you hold her hands while she's sitting
5) As of last night, she'll giggle uncontrollably whenever great grandma says "Taaaaa". :)

She LOVES peek-a-boo.. and I think her favorite thing is to be laying on her stomach while you approach her going "I'm gonna get ya! I'm gonna get ya! I'm gonna get ya!!!" She starts squeeling and laughing and kicking and waving her arms like she's gonna burst with excitement. :)

Love it!

- jason