Meow Meow has a New Friend

We went to Gander mountain today with Grandma and Grandpa T. Sofia got a new coat and a black lab puppy from grandma and grandpa T. She wouldn't let anyone take it out of the cart. After we went shopping they took us to get ice cream. Tonight when Daddy put her to bed she took the puppy with her. So under each arm she had meow meow and the puppy. We will have to work on a name for the puppy.
This was taking at GAR.
Do you Love my Hair!!! This is one of my favorite photo.. Isn't she beautiful.


Sofia took her lawn mower up the stairs and down the slide today. I don't know why or who told her to do that. Daddy was outside with her and he said he didn't tell her to do it. She did it all by herself.

Looking Back

We were lucky enough that Laura was at the picnic today. We wanted to say Thank you to Laura and Lifelink without them we wouldn't have Sofia. We are so Lucky to have such a wonderful daughter. She is just perfect. Sofia has changed alot since the first time we saw her photo.

One Year Ago

One year ago today, we were at Laura's house picking up photo's of Sofia. Sofia had a very busy day today. We had to buy something to mark this special day. We bought a drum set at Target. It has all sorts of musical instruments in it. She loved it. After we went shopping it was off too the FCC picnic. Sofia played and played. Allison gave Sofia her lawn mower. After the picnic we came home and took a nap. Daddy even said that he was tried. He now knows how mama feels like after a play date. Then we went to Grandma and Grandpa T's house to see Aunt Cathy and Uncle Gary. They got Sofia a little present. Then it was off to our Beef A Roo night. I know Sofia is going to sleep good tonight. (Mama and Daddy also)

The Call

One Year Ago today we got THE CALL!!!! I was at my mom's house working on Sofia's 100 wish quilt. I think I might have broken her machine that day. Daddy was at work. Daddy had just heard China Girl on the radio right before Laura called. Alot has changed since that phone call. We both know that we will always remember that day.

Playdate Gymnastic Academy

Already a busy week for Sofia. On Monday we met at the Discovery center for a playdate. Sofia had lots of fun at the Discovery center. She played with the doll house, train, the water and made artwork. We didn't get to go outside and play since it had rained. We will have to go back to see what's outside. After the playdate we came home ate and took a nap. Sofia was really tired from all that playing. Sofia, daddy and I went to Applebee's for dinner. She ate the whole plate of spaghetti. Today was Sofia first day at the Gymnastic Academy. She is in the kindermusik program. She had alot of fun. She danced, played the drums, and did some gymnastic on the mats. We go every Tues for the next 13 weeks.

A Busy Sunday!!!!

Today Sofia and I were in her room playing. Sofia fell and hit her head on the corner of her crib. She screamed and screamed. She has a nice goose egg on her forehead. Don't worry she is fine. Today was Aunt Connie's surprise birthday party. Sofia slept during the party. When it was time for us to leave she woke up. I got a picture with Brad, Sofia's Godfather. Grandma and Grandpa T stopped by today. They had gotten Sofia a Ty beanie baby. Tonight Sofia was sharing her goldfish with her brothers. Oh do they love having her around. They love all the free handouts they can get. Sofia is enjoying her new phone. She loves talking and laughing on it. It's so darn cute and funny. She is copying everything we do. (Watch out!!!)Tonight on the Disney channel the high school musical was on. Sofia enjoyed watching it. She was unable to see how it ended. It might be on again during the day so she can watch the whole movie. Sofia enjoyed the CD from the high school musical. We think when she is older we should put her in music and dance class.

Shopping Shopping

On Friday Sofia and I went up to grandma and grandpa's to play, while daddy slept. After her nap we went shopping. Only Sofia didn't get anything only the boys did. Today we just played and napped. Tonight grandma and grandpa took us to Taco Bell and Target. This was Sofia first time at Taco Bell. She liked the rice. Sofia help grandpa fill the shopping cart. (Grandma helped Sofia pick out stuff to put in the cart) Sofia wanted to say a few things to grandma and grandpa. First thank you. XOXO Will have to do it again sometime, it was alot of fun. Love you Sofia. And Be Back!!!! She loves saying Be Back. It's so cute.

Doctor & Grandma and Grandpa Visit

Today Sofia went for her 18mo checkup. She weighed 23lb. 2oz. Her length was 32inches. She is in the 30% for weight and 55% for length. The nurse asked us if she was a good eater. We told her yes. Tonight Grandma and Grandpa came over. They played with Sofia. Sofia had her first taste of corn on the cob. Boy did she like it. I also baked cupcakes. She liked the frosting and then she gave the rest to daddy. Sofia would rather eat tomato's then the cupcake. Maybe that's why she is only in the 30% for weight. She likes healthy foods.

The start of a Busy week!!!

Sofia and I played in the sprinkler on Monday. She had so much fun. She loves the water.
On Tuesday, we played upstairs. We were playing lets go shopping. I told her we needed money to buy all the stuff she put in her cart. Her responds was OH. (Grandpa Sofia is learning how to fill the cart. Watch out) We had mamma's home cooking for dinner. After dinner it was bath time.
On Wednesday, Daddy took us to lunch. We had Sofia's 18mos photo taken today. The last photo is the dress she wore in the pictures.

Weekend Update

Daddy, Sofia and I went to the Fair again on Sat. Kayla walked around with us. She is out at the fair working.
When we got to Culver's Sofia had fallen asleep. She wouldn't wake up. I had to take this photo. But as soon as the food came she was up. Sofia would rather eat a tomato then Ice Cream
This is the Poster for the contest Sofia, Alyssa and Brody are in. You only have until Tues to Vote on the cutest baby. The contest is at the new walmart in Rockton.

Sofia turned 18 mos today.

Today Sofia turned 18 months. We have been home 9 months. We wanted to share somethings we have learned about our daughter.
Sofia's Favorites

Favorite Toy: Meow Meow

Favorite Food: Cheerios, Tomato's, Italian, Mexican, etc. She loves everything and anything you try to feed her. The girl can eat.

Favorite Restaurant: Olive Garden, Saborossa, JMK, Beef A Roo

Favorite Thing to do: Dance. She will dance to any music including commercials and Lawrence Welk. (That's right Lawrence Welk) She also will give and say "Five". When someone comes over that is one of the first things she wants to do.

Favorite TV show: Elmo

Favorite DVD, CD: Backyardigans

Sofia's Personality at 18mos. (I say at 18mos because it could and will change)
She loves to snuggle
She is Loving, Caring, Talkative, Strong Willed, Smart, Independent, and Yes a "Drama Queen".
One of Sofia's new word is NO NO with a finger. I know that means we are all in trouble when child repeats that word. Luckily we have only heard no no a couple of times. I think Daddy, I, Grandma and Aunt Tina are the only ones who have heard it. (So Far)

Today Sofia and I went to grandma and grandpa's. We let daddy get some sleep. He is working alot of hours this week. Alyssa was there. Boy is she getting around. She walked from the living room to the kitchen by herself. Sofia and Alyssa love the rocking Chair. They think they can both sit in it. Grandpa's chair is the best. They played and played. Tonight grandma and grandpa came over to fix the fence. Ty got out again. Sofia helped grandpa by getting the tools he needed to fix the fence. Can you say plumber's Butt. Grandma and I supervised. After all the hard work we came inside and had pizza.

Boone County Fair

Today Sofia, Aunt Julie and I went to the fair. We found daddy, and cousin Kayla. Sofia had her first fair hot dog and carmel apple. She didn't go on any rides. I don't think fair rides are safe. We had alot of fun.