Kara’s Korner

Thankfully the remainder of our visit was much less adventurous, and far more enjoyable than the flight. 

Shawdi and her roomate Christy had so many fun things planned for us to do!  And so many fun things waiting for Kara to play with!  Have a look below by clicking on the picture!

Visiting Shawdi 8-25-07

Shawdi had arranged for Kara to have her pictures taken!  What a perfect idea for a princess…Kara immediately began smiling and posing for the camera.  She giggled through wardrobe changes and was charming for every picture.  Click below to see our princess all dressed up!  Thank you Aunt Shawdi!

Princess Kara

Shawdi and Christy also took us to the San Diego Zoo - we saw beautiful birds, greedy monkeys, a friendly giraffe, and adorable little deer.  There was also a goat that made Kara laugh - I think it reminded her of Chase!    See more by clicking on the flamingoes!

Zoo 8-23-07

Our Last day we went swimming.  The water was freezing, but Kara didn’t seem to mind.  She enjoyed splashing and kicking, and being pulled along through the water.  While Shawdi was holding her a cool breeze blew across the pool, and suddenly she realized she was cold!  Even worse, she realized it was not her mother holding her.  Forlornly, she looked up at Shawdi and pleadingly said "Ma Ma!"  We were so taken aback by it that she had to say it again before she was indeed restored to her mother’s arms.  See Kara swimming by clicking the picture below…

Swimming 8-24-07

Finally it was time to go home - God was very gracious and we had the same little row of two seats that we had on the flight there.  So there was an extra seat for Kara to use!  We said goodbye to Shawdi and Christy at security, and they watched me struggle through the secuity checks - juggling a stroller, car seat, baby, and diaper bag.  We found our gate and enjoyed a wonderfully uneventful flight home.  Kara’s daddy was waiting for us, and she surprised him by saying "da da da" when she saw him!  She was so happy to see him!  We celebrated by going to Panda Express for dinner, where she decided she wanted some too!  We thought that was just too much growing up for one week.  but she did get to sit at the table in a high chair.  What a big girl our little baby is becoming!

Going Home 8-25-07