Amanda Bynes continues to make us proud as her release from rehab proves to be a total success. The starlet, who had a break-down while in New York earlier this year, seems to be doing great. Now in California, Amanda is taking her life back as her parents help her recover from her once severe loss of self.

We just love Amanda's walks with her parents and her puppies. Such a normal activity may seem ridiculous to admire but for the What I like About You star it is a sign of recovery and happiness. Amanda was looking great once again on Christmas day in Thousand Oaks, Calif. as she walked her dog with mom and dad. Bynes is rocking her long blonde locks and dressing in style for the season as if the once teen diva never left.

Her parents seemed very content with having their daughter at their care now and out of the rehab facility where she was instated. Amanda now strolls around town, at times even alone, doing regular things like shopping. And she isn't covering her face with blankets or yelling at paparazzi. She is back to her charming self, even answering many of our questions and using her manners just like she once did.

Ms. Bynes will be facing a judge soon due to her DUI arrest back in her wild days, but this doesn't seem to stop her from embracing her freedom. Amanda has a new year ahead of her in which she will be back in school and taking on new career ventures. We can't wait to see the once troubled starlet back on top.

She once ruled the teen realm with her comedic antics and her bright spirit. That's where we all wish to see Amanda again. Whatever path she decides to take her career she will have her faithful supporters behind her. She should definitely get into rapping. Wonder if she still has a thing for Drake... that would be a cool collab wouldn't it? Just saying.