2.12.2013

Birthday Numero Uno

Sophia's FIRST BIRTHDAY was February 6th!  It was a very exciting day around here!  Sophia was spoiled with the following:

1. A tiara to wear for the day
2. A wand to carry for the day
3. A walker from Mom & Dad
4. A dolly from G&G Simpson
5. A "Garden Activity Center" from G&G Wilson
6. TWO birthday cards from G&G Wilson (still not sure why they sent 2, but we aren't complaining)
7. An overstuffed cow named LouEllen
8. An adorable dress and bath toys from Janina
9. Lots of wrapping paper to rip off boxes
10. Lots of boxes to play with once gifts were opened...

And, of course, CAKE WITH FROSTING!  She thoroughly loved all of the above with the exception of the cake.  No big surprise there, given her behavior at most meals.

It's hard to believe she's already one-year-old! YIKES - where did the time go?  Some of the things I miss most about her babyhood are:

1. Late night feedings in the quiet, peaceful dark
2. Her quiver lip when she cried
3. Her ability to entertain herself for an hour just laying on a blanket




Unwrapping the walker

Unwrapping the dolly - the pics with the dolly were blurry, bummer!

She loves the walker!

We named the cow LouEllen

Playing with balls!

Peek-a-boo

What-choo lookin' at?

Birthday Girl with Dad AND Pigtails!

The Princess with her Royal Cake

Time to clean up after the cake

1.22.2013

Christmas!

This post is awfully late, but I drove down a street yesterday with 4 houses still decorated for Christmas and figured, "if they still have their lights up, I can certainly still post about Christmas."  We went to Reno for Christmas this year - and good thing we did because Sophia's first Christmas was a WHITE Christmas...and everyone knows White Christmases are the best!  She loved the snow (playing in it and eating it).  We received some great gifts, but mostly just enjoyed being with family!

I crocheted these cowls for gifts this year.

Sophia's first "dress up" experience

"Put a fork in me - I'm done with Christmas!"

Sophia's favorite way to watch Baby Einstein.  Janelle's favorite way to get stuff done!

Sophia's first haircut - thanks Gramma!

Jeff's favorite Christmas present

Sophia loves the snow...

....and swings!