Back in Sunny Southern California and First Birthday

Unexpected guest at Mom and Dad's second anniversary.




Alp looks happy to have crashed Mom and Dad's only alone time of the year at Shutters in Santa Monica.




Alp wonders if there is ever a bad day in sunny Southern California and then moves on to chasing the sea gulls at Paradise Cove, Malibu.




Congratulations to everyone who worked very hard all year long to please Alp. The first birthday is here.




Aunt Elif baked this wonderful birthday apple tart for Alp.