Kissing Cousins

Mami has a cousin named Adrian. And he has a little girl named Ariana. That means Mami and Ariana are second cousins. But does that make me and Ariana third cousins? Or second cousins, once removed?

It's so confusing! I think I'll just call Ariana my cousin. She is three months older than me and we got to hang out last weekend, when we visited L.A. It was a quick but fun trip. I gave Ariana lots of besos and abrazos, as you can see from the first picture. We chased each other around and shared toys. She even gave me a kiss through the window! It was so funny. Ariana is pretty and sweet, and I hope we can hang out more!

The trip started Friday night with a plane ride, and I got my very own seat. I got comfy and read a book, and even enjoyed the beautiful scenery and sunset. It was really cool.


On Saturday we visited my Abuelita Concha's grave. She's my great-grandmother, and she died before I was born. But my Mami and Papi named me Maya Conchita in her honor and her memory will live on for a very long time. My whole family loves her very much and we like to visit her grave whenever we can. We catch up and tell stories and I like to run around the cemetery. I even showed off by naming the letters on the marble headstones. We always have a fun time there, and I like hearing stories about my Abuelita.

The next day Mami, Papi and Tia Gloria ran a five-mile race at the L.A. Coliseum-- WAY TO GO!! They had a great time. Maybe next year I can convince them to let me come with them. I can't quite run five miles yet, so I'll have to enjoy the scenery from my stroller.

Later that day, my Abuelita GeeGee made yummy pozole and the whole family came over. Here I am bonding with Tio Chavita. I call him "Tito." Have I told you how much I love him?

Monday Grandma Karyn and Pop Pop Prince treated us to a great lunch at the Olive Garden, where I scarfed on macaroni and cheese-- YUM!. It was so great to see them, and I showed them a lot of my new tricks. I am talking more and more every day. On the way to the airport, I said "I love you Mami" for the very first time. Then when we were waiting for the plane, I threw my very first public tantrum. Oops! I was just very tired after such a busy weekend and not enough sleep. I got my own seat on the plane again, and to make up for the tantrum I was an angel on the way home.

Now I am getting some new teeth, so I'm a little cranky and I woke up super early this morning and wouldn't stop crying. My wonderful Papi took me for a walk and I calmed right down. I'm glad the weekend is here so I can spend some time with Mami and Papi. The weather has cooled down so we'll be taking lots of walks and going to the park. That's my favorite thing to do.

Click right here to see a video of me eating my new favorite snack! I just can't get enough of it...what's YOUR favorite snack? I'm always looking to try new things...

I hope you all have a wonderful weekend too! Happy Autumn!!