Lola's Falcon Study

Lola's class spent weeks studying falcons and other birds over the fall. As part of their lesson, they ventured out on a couple field trips. Here, she looks out from the top of Mulholland Drive into a canyon, keeping an eye out for the red-tailed hawks that swoop and dive in the area.

Here, Lola poses -- for two separate trick or tricking events -- with her good friends Emilia (top) and Emma.

Halloween-A Family Affair

This year, we decided to dress-up en familia. And since Lola chose to be a gypsy, Michael (not pictured, though dutifully dressed as a pirate) went along with the theme. Mercifully, this was the only photo that survived of Mom. Though, Lola sure was cute!

The Baby Front Teeth = History

Just three weeks ago, after weeks of working her teeth back and forth as vigorously as her little fingers could, Lola finally lost both her front teeth. She likes the fact that she can make "fangs" out of the remaining teeth. Just in time for Halloween!

Another tooth -- gone!

Belated First Day of First Grade Photos

Lola started first grade this year, an occasion that turned out to be more notable a transition than any of us anticipated. She has a "firm" teacher, that is, firm by progressive school standards. And is expected to do much more than kindergarten. After a few touch-and-go weeks, and many mini-dramas with girlfriends, Lola has settled into first grade life with great aplomb!

The Piercing of the Ears

After months of petitioning her mother, Lola finally got her ears pierced at her doctor's office. There was much hand wringing before hand. And not a few tears during. But the minute Lola got a look at herself in the mirror, the crying ceased. She is now an official girly girl.