June 2011

This weekend Sophie and I took a quick trip down to Va. We flew in on Friday and out on Sunday and in between got to visit with family and friends. Mom and dad set up a little pool in the backyard, and Sophie had a blast splashing around in it (in the nude because I forgot her bathing suit, oops).

What you can’t see in this pictures is that Sophie is watching Kaylee and Parker play in the pool. She just couldn’t quite hang with the big kids, but really, really wanted to. Next year. 

 Mom and Kaylee rolling around in the grass

Sophie & Lexi. Shortly after this picture they officially became “spit sisters” by passing a pacifier back and forth. It was very civil actually – if not a little gross. 

Sophie getting a hug from Parker

Me & Aleen
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This weekend I took Sophie to the Please Touch Museum with Erin and her daughter Vivian and Suzy and her son Adam. As always, she had a blast. We also discovered that the LOVES the carousel, so much that she cried and cried when she had to get off. Next time I guess we’ll get tickets for a few rides.

 Her favorite play area is the water. She was pretty wet afterward, which was unfortunate, because it was the first place we went. 

 In the grocery store checking out the label. What a healthy little shopper. 
 With Vivian & Adam
On the carousel. I was too close to her to get a good shot – but she was loving it. 
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We took Sophie in for her 15 month check-up last week. She’s doing great – 31.24 inches tall, 25lbs 8ozs. She’s still in the 75th percentile for height and weight.

I’m also happy to report that she’s added some words to her repertoire. We’ve now got “shoe,” “uh-oh” (which she says a lot), “mommy,” “mama” and “baby.” “Yuck” is still a favorite.

She’s also got about 12 teeth in that little mouth.

We also need to keep our eye on the kiddo. This weekend when my back was turned she pulled a step stool out, dragged it over to the stove, and made herself at home. Just look at the smile on her face. She’s so proud. I think we’re in trouble…

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This year was the 4th in a row that we’ve hosted a BBQ on Lemon Hill for the annual pro bike tour that comes through Philly. It’s always a great time and the weather this year was perfect.

 Sophie had her own chair (thanks Mom Mom!) and cow bell, which she was very enthusiastic about

 Dave and Sophie watching the race

A guy that Dave works with brought his daughter Paige, who is just a few weeks older than Sophie. Not to worry, there is no beer in that cup.

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