Renaissance Faire in Tahoe

On Friday, Mommy took us to the Renaissance Faire in South Lake Tahoe.  Some very odd folks work there.  However, we had a good time playing games, eating ridiculously overpriced novelty food, and visiting the petting zoo area (more goats - yay!).

Huzzah!

- Talley & Maverick

Hey Goat

Our friends have an awesome property with space for livestock and they recently got two baby goats!  We went to go play with them last week.  So cute!

- Talley & Maverick

Oxbow Nature Walk

Discovered a natural treasure in Reno with MOMS Club the other day - Oxbow Nature Study Area.  It's surprisingly located at the end of a rough looking commercially/industrially developed street.  There's a pond/wetland area and there are tree lined walking paths that take you right alongside the Truckee River.  Little signs indicate the presence of all sorts of interesting wildlife; however, we didn't see any because they were likely terrified by our group of pre schoolers. It was really pretty, though, and I thoroughly enjoyed it.  Hope we can go back again soon.

- Talley

May 2012 Photos

Please click on the link to see an album of our pics from May 2012:
May 2012 Pics of Talley & Maverick

- Talley & Maverick

Talley's Tutu Photo Shoot

In May, I got to be part of a fun photo shoot wearing a fabulous tutu from Rosie's Tutus, which is a business run by Mommy's friend, Miss Janessa.  I had a great time modeling and trying out different poses and expressions.

Here are some pics from the shoot:

- Talley

Pool Party

The first weekend of June, we went to a pool party at the fancy Red Hawk Resort in Sparks for a friend's birthday.  We had a blast splashing around in the big pool and then the kiddie pool.  But every party has a  pooper.  This time it was Maverick.  Maverick pooped in the kiddie pool and they had to shut it down.  He was wearing a swim diaper, but it snuck out somehow and there was no denying it.  It was fun while it lasted, though, and thankfully, the pool staff was very understanding. 

- Talley

Memorial Day 2012

We made some great memories on Memorial Day!  We spent the day at the lake with our Reno family.  We played in the dirt and ate yummy food.  Then I got to do the coolest thing I've ever done - I rode a jetski!  Daddy took me riding near the dock.  I was shaking with excitement!  I can't wait to do it again!

- Talley



Talley's Dance Recital 2012

On May 26th, I got to dress up in my finest tutu and wear Mommy's pearls to dance on the big stage at Damonte Ranch High School! My Reno family came out to support, as well as Grandpa T, Grandma Linda, and Andy Pop from California!

All my fans said I was a star!  Here is a link to the full 17 minute long performance:  Talley's Dance Recital 2012

I loved being on the stage so much I didn't want to get off when the show was done.  I could have stayed dancing for hours if there weren't other performances that had to go on.

Thank you to all my fans who came to see me perform!  It meant so much to have you there cheering for me!

Love,
Talley

Homestyle Dance Party

We love having little dance parties at home!

Here are some links to videos of us getting down:
Mav Dancing
Mav Dancing_2
Talley's Swagger Dance

- Talley & Maverick

Boating on the Lake

Mid May we took the boat out on the lake with Daddy, Mommy, and Grandpa O.  Although Mav absolutely HATED his life vest, we had so much fun being out on the water.  Great way to spend a gorgeous day!

- Talley & Mav

Mav the Dunk Star

One of my favorite things to do is play basketball.  Every time we pull in the driveway and I see Daddy's big basketball hoop, I say, "ball! ball! ball!" emphatically in hopes that someone will lift me up to it to drop a basketball in. 

Daddy and Mommy finally decided to get a hoop just for Talley and me.  Now we can shoot hoops without being air lifted (although I still think being air lifted to the big hoop is so fun!).  Here is a video of me playing basketball with our tike hoop: Mav Dunks the Basketball

- Maverick

T's Big Girl Bed

I finally got a Big Girl Bed!  I look so small in it, but it's so cute and I love it!  Here is a video of me seeing my Big Girl Bed for the first time after Daddy put it together: Talley Gets a Big Girl Bed

- Talley

Cinco de Mayo

Here we are having a fiesta when we should have been having a siesta!  Mommy was set on taking us out for Mexican food on Cinco de Mayo.  We waited sooooo long to be seated and then forever again to be served.  Mommy was taking photos just to pass time.  Next Cinco de Mayo we will do quesadillas and margaritas (for Daddy and Mommy, duh) at home!

- Senorita Talley and Senor Maverico

T the Rock Star

Check out my rock videos!

Here I am playing a rock rendition of Twinkle Twinkle:
T Plays the Guitar and Sings Twinkle Twinkle

And here I am playing an epic long country gospel rock medley with some original lyrics:  Talley's Epic Long Song

- Talley

Sun Lovin'

When you have long, cold winters, you appreciate the sun so much more!  We love playing outside and having little picnics every chance we get.  Cheers to much more fun in the sun ahead!

- Talley & Maverick

Mother's Day 2012

Pancakes.  Photos.  Church.  Shopping.  Family time without diaper duty. 

That's what Mommy wanted for Mother's Day and that's what she got. 

Love you, Mommy!  Thanks for all you do.

Then at dinner time, we celebrated Mother's Day some more by taking Grandma Jennifer out to BJs. 

Mommy ate the majority of the Pizookie trio dessert.  But since it was Mother's Day, we didn't fault her too much for indulging. 

Hope all the moms and grandmas we know and love enjoyed their special day!

Love,
Talley & Mav

Say Hello To Our Little Friend

Daddy and Mommy recently spotted a wild bull snake in the yard!  It's about a yard long and it can move pretty quickly.  We've been on the lookout for him ever since the original sighting, but we haven't seen him.  Fortunately, bull snakes are non venomous and they are actually great for rodent control.  Hopefully, we'll get a glimpse of our pet Bully soon!

- Talley & Maverick

Truckin'

Here I am truckin' along with Cousin Harper.  Just had to share his cute smiling face.  Mav and Aunt Kelsay helped push.  Fun times on the road!

- Talley

Sliding Fun

Thanks to my excellent coach and big sister, Talley, I have finally mastered the slide!  I'm totally pro at it now, but here is a link to a video of me as I was just getting the hang of it: Mav on the Slide

- Maverick

Breakfast with the O'Neals

Breakfast is one of our favorite times to be silly.  Food and laughter make a good start for the day.  Here are a couple fun videos of us during breakfast time as Mommy is trying to capture Mav's budding skills on camera:

This video was taken late April at home: Breakfast with the O'Neals at Home

This video was taken late May at Squeeze In Restaurant: Breakfast with the O'Neals at Squeeze In

- Talley & Mav