Summer time (16-17 months)

Allison has a new favorite yellow blanket she takes EVERYWHERE!

Allison went rock climbing this summer with her parents at Castle Rock. She hung out in caves mesmerized by her echo.

In celebration of mommy finally finishing her Master's in Education Allison put on her "party hat" and rocked out on the beach.

Tahoe (16 months)

Allison swam in Tahoe this summer for the first time. She was a natural in the water but drank more water than we thought possible.

Point Lobos ( 16months)

Point Lobos was beautiful and Allison had a great day riding on the shoulders of her parents.

Uncle Chad's graduation!!!

Allison went back east to Connecticut to celebrate uncle Chad's graduation from Yale. She loved all the old buildings because they had a great echo.

Allison's day will come soon enough but we are not ready to even think of her leaving us yet!!!

Maker Faire (15 months)

Which outfit to wear!?!?!

Allison, daddy and grandpa Mike enjoyed a day of "geekdom" while mom had a day to herself. They saw power tool drag racing, giant mouse trap game, and battlebots.

GOOOOSHHHHHH!!!!!!

Mother's Day 2007

Mother's Day was celebrated with three generations of moms. Allison entertained the entire restaurant with grandpa while the mommies enjoyed their brunch.

A Private Moment (14 months)

Allison was ready for the potty and made her first big job on the pot at 14 months. We will spare you the details of her progress.

Easter (14months)

Allison had a so much fun with all her cousins at Easter. She visited both sides of the family and managed time to mingle with other little critters. Cousin Colleen helped Allison get around at Easter Brunch

Besides her love for dogs Allison recently made room in her heart for lambs

The goats and lambs kept eating Allison's clothes... she's very tasty.

After the Easter egg hunt the Baumgardner cousins were ready to dive into their treats.