Tough Cookies

Better late than never - here are a few photos of Lola and her best buddy Colette on the scorching March day we staked out the Sherman Oaks Ralph's and unleashed these little beauties on unsuspecting shoppers. Together, they quickly developed a sure-fire sales technique. Both girls would stand directly in front of the exit, refusing to let shoppers pass without a "yes" or "no."

The Little Gymnast

Last Saturday, Lola joined dozens of other wee gymnasts for the Jr. Gym Exhibition. She showed off her skills on the parallel bars, the balance beam and wowed the audience with her flawless forward rolls. Here, she wears the medal she earned for her hard work. (Apologies for the blurriness.) See our YouTube account for video of the event.

Lola, Pole Climber

Lola's been taking gymnastics for about three months now and suddenly there isn't a pole she cannot climb. Here she wriggles up one of the aluminum poles that hold up a sun shade at Children's Circle. Climbing these poles has become a competitive sport among the 5 year olds at school, all of whom are at the same gymnastics school. (For those wondering, she was surrounded by adults who are just out of frame.)

Lola heroically endured her first teeth cleaning this month. Her smile was so bright, she had to wear shades.

The Littlest Girl Scout

Here she is folks. Your friendly neighborhood Daisy in full uniform.. She's acquired a few patches since this photo thanks to all the grandparents who bought cookies.

The Spring Roll

A couple weeks ago, Lola and a pack of her Children Circle friends descended upon the Huntington Gardens in Pasadena. They were a boisterous bunch as they traipsed through the Children's Garden and the (otherwise) tranquil Japanese garden. The highlight of the day was watching them spend 20 minutes rolling down this little grassy knoll. Remarkably, despite the proximity to the koi pond, no one took a dunk.