The Year of the Flower Girl

For the second time since December, Lola proved to be an exemplary flower girl. This time, it was at her Aunt Elizabeth's wedding in Los Angeles. Not only did she scatter rose petals right on cue, but at the night-time reception, Lola never left the dance floor. Even when that meant she was cutting the rug by herself. At the end of the night, after she had danced non-stop for hours, Lola declared, "Mom, I'm ready to go." She was asleep the minute her head hit the pillow. 

Lola goes to (Day) Camp

This summer, Lola spent most days at her old nursery school where she got to learn how to make friendship bracelets, do something called "finger weaving," and also spend lots of time playing in sprinklers and on water slides. There was also a campout with nightly S'mores and side-by-side tents..And (drum roll please) a sleepover at the school -- Lola's first away from home! 

Another Daisy Day

Lola just completed her second year as a Daisy and though she could have advanced to Brownie, she has opted to stay in Daisies one more year to be with her friends. Here she is at the "Bridging Ceremony" for the girls from her troop going into Brownies.

The Disney World Adventure

Lola and Talia spent one unforgettable night at DisneyWorld. They rode ten rides, watched giraffes and zebras mosey past their hotel room at the Animal Kingdom Lodge and stayed up extra late to see the fireworks.

Lola and Talia become great friends

In late May, Lola traveled to Florida to spend a few days with her cousin Talia. They became fast friends. Her Papa made the girls a fort in Nana's dining room. They wore matching suits and side ponytails to swim..

Kindergarten, Part II

Lola spent the second half of her school year at Children's Community School. She made new friends and reunited with lots of old ones. She learned the fine art of studying and documenting her community (as she is shown doing here at the Van Nuys Civic Center), hammering a nail, making countless crafts and she developed a great love of books.