Memorial Day

Today Sofia went to her first car auction. Don't worry we didn't buy any cars. Sofia liked the print out of the cars being auction off. Can't you tell. Aunt Tina and Uncle Lyle had a party for Memorial day. We ate and had fun playing with the swing set. Thanks Grandma!!! Sofia loved playing with the boys. Aunt Tina even supplied the clothes for Sofia and Alyssa. Sofia was giving Alyssa a kiss in the one picture,

Family Photo's

We went to JC Penny's to have pictures taken. Wow what an experience that was. They thought you could sit a 15 month old down and she would stay put. Not!!! We will not be going back to JC Penny's for any photo's. We did get some good pictures. But the stress of the whole thing was not worth the time or money we spent. A couple of people said to try Target next time. That is if there is a next time. No just kidding we will get pictures taken again. I'll post photo's from JC Penny's when we get them back.
Today Sofia learned if you step on Wrigley and use him as a foot stool you can climb on the couch. Lucky Wrigley does not care. We try not to let her do this.
I also had the task of looking at all of the photo's I have taken since Sofia came home. We have to send 16 photo's to China. It took over an hour at Walmart looking at disk after disk to find just the right pictures. And just when I thought I had them Steve decided we need more with the three of us. Well it's kinda of hard to take family snap shots, unless we can teach the boys to take pictures.

Sofia's busy weekend

This weekend we enjoyed the swimming pool. Sofia would love a bigger one, but our yard is too small for a big pool. Sofia was a lucky girl and got a truck like Brody's. She loved this little car that Brody had. So Daddy bought her one. Today Aunt Tina, Alyssa, Sofia and I went to the bike path and the park. The girls enjoyed the walk. Grandma Rockton got a picnic table for the girls. Sofia thought it was lunch time when I sat her down at the table. She loves to eat.

Doctor Visit

Today Sofia had her 15 month doctors visit. She was better with the Doc. She did cry when he checked her ears. In China she did not like her ears checked. The nurse gave her two shots. She was not happy at all. Poor little Sofia. Sofia weighs 21 pounds, she is 31 inches and her head measurement was 45. For her weight and head circumference she is in the 25% range, and for length she is in the 75%.

More Photo's

Home

We got home today. Sofia LOVED Florida. She loved the beach. Uncle Nick took her in the ocean. She is such a little water baby. Tonight she cried because she wanted to take a bath. Brody and Sofia got along great. They are both such cuties. Uncle Nick asked Sofia do you want to stay. I said No. We have to go back so she can play with Brody and go to the beach. We had such a great time and hope to get back soon. I only took 390 photo's. That is only one camera. Grandma had over 300 on hers. The blog only lets you put so many on a page.

Florida

The day before we leave. Sofia and I enjoyed playing outside today. I got a little sun. Not bad just a little pink. Aunt Tina came to visit before we left and gave Sofia a little spending money for the trip. We watched our DVD of China. Wow Sofia has changed. I'm bringing it to Florida, in case Aunt Leigh and Uncle Nick want to watch it. Tonight we are going to pack.

Photo's of this weekend

Weekend Summary

On Saturday, we went to Gymboree for the last time. The gymboree in our area is closing on May 25Th. Sofia really liked going. Saturday night we went out to eat at Famous Dave's. Daddy and Mommy met 9 years ago today. On Sunday daddy went down to Byron to watch grandpa race his truck. Sofia and I went with grandma and grandpa to Fudruckers for lunch. We also went shopping but Sofia was too slow and didn't get her red wagon in the cart fast enough. She did get a pair of pants. They match mine. We will have to take some pictures and post. Sofia, Grandma and I leave in 3 days to Florida. We can't wait to see Brody, Aunt Leigh and Uncle Nick.

Dentist Visit

Today daddy had a dentist appointment. So Sofia and I went. Dr. Vaughn said he would take a look at Sofia. Well Sofia didn't like the gloves he had on. So he got one peek and that was it. He said everything looks good from what he could see. He gave Sofia a new toothbrush. We talked about what we were doing at home. He said we are doing everything right. (First time parents) I should quote him as saying. We also went to the park with the boys.

Playdate

Today Sofia and I went to Alpine park for a play date. We met Rachel, Jackie and Kelly. I was asked a funny question from one of the moms not in our playgroup. She wanted to know if all of our husbands were Asian. I said no that we had all adopted. After she left I thought I should of said yes, we are all sister-in-laws. Sofia didn't want to share and had a couple of melt downs. I think Sofia has hit her terrible two's at age 15mos. I love playgroups Sofia needs the interaction with kids her age. I found out today Sofia does not like the swing.

Anniversary

Do you know what you were doing 6 months ago? We were meeting our daughter Sofia for the first time!! Wow, how time goes by. We still remember the first time we saw her. As I type this I have tears in my eyes. What an amazing child we have been blessed with. I can't believe how much Sofia has changed in just 6mos. We celebrated today by going to lunch at a place called Sophia's. After lunch we enjoyed the day by playing outside, taking a walk and a nap. Sofia and I went out for dinner. (Daddy was working overtime) If it's in God's plan for Sofia to have a brother or a sister we can start the process.

Madison Zoo

Today Sofia and Katelyn went to the zoo. The girls had a lot of fun. In one of the photos it looks like Sofia is telling Katelyn how big the fish is. We also went to Ella's to eat lunch. Both girls ate a pickle for the first time. They seemed to like it. We enjoyed spending the day with Dani, Vince and Katelyn. Sofia slept the whole way home.

Busy Day

Sofia and I had another playdate. We met a girl from China. After our playdate we met Aunt Julie and Aunt Jill at JMK. The kids sure enjoyed lunch. After lunch we came home Sofia took a long nap. Then Grandma and Grandpa had us over for dinner. Great Grandpa Grant was there. It has been a busy day. Guess what I forgot my camera. No photo's of today's events.

Milestone

We turned Sofia's car seat. She was so funny on our way home. She had this look like WHAT did you guys do. We were laughing and of course I forgot my camera at home. But did take some tonight of her in it. Today on our walk daddy picked a flower for Sofia.

Spring Weather

The weather has been so nice. Sofia loves to be outside. Hope everyone is outside enjoying the weather.

Love without Boundaries

I found a photo on the LWB Blog tonight. I tried to copy and paste it on the blog but it would not let me. The photo has Steve and Sofia in it. (Well part of them) I guess the orphanage puts the family photo's on the wall. I have emailed LWB to see if they would send me the photo's they took at Qingliu. You can see that Steve has his bears shirt on. http://lwbchinablog.blogspot.com/search/label/qingliu

New outfit

Sofia got a new outfit on Sunday. She wanted to show off her new purse, shirt and shorts. Grandma and Grandpa came over yesterday. Sofia was trying to put her shoes on Grandma's feet.

Quilt Photo's

Grandpa kept Sofia busy while grandma and mama shopped. Did you see her new purse?

Sofia's first Quilt Show

Sofia went to her first quilt show today. We took lots of photo's but they are on grandma's camera. So when we get the photo's we will post them. I bet grandma will want to take Brody to his first quilt show when we are in Florida. We also went shopping. I bought Sofia another purse. I was told a girl can never have too many.