Sophie has started to really get into looking at books and flashcards. After she’s eaten is the best time, when she’s most alert and interested. Black & white images are a favorite. 
Reading hour
Lexi comes to visit
Sarah & Evan came to visit this weekend with their daughter Alexi, who is 2 weeks to the day younger than Sophie. She’s got an amazing head of hair. Although they may not be aware of it now – Sophie and Lexi are going to be the best of friends.
Two Month Update
This weekend we celebrated Sophie’s two month birthday and Dave running a personal best in the Broad Street Run! We also went to the Rittenhouse Row Spring Festival where we ate our way up Walnut Street and then lazed in the park. 
Sophie also had her two month check-up today where we found out she’s 12lbs 12ozs and 22 7/8 inches long. She’s 75% in height, weight and head circumference. She also got her first round of shots, which she did NOT enjoy. Poor little girl.
Nana & Aunt Becky come to visit
Mom and Becky came up this weekend for a quick visit. They hadn’t seen Sophie since she was born. She got extra love all weekend! 
Benson also enjoyed the extra attention…
7 Weeks Old!
Sophie is 7 weeks today! She had another check-up and is 11 lbs 11 ozs!
Here she is with her favorite “flutter bug.” She’ll stare at it for hours (check out the big belly)
Maxing and relaxing… (and sleeping, thank goodness)
Sophie Photo Shoot
Our friend Zach, who is starting his own photography business, came by last week and took some pictures of Sophie. Here she is at 6 weeks. 
Time with Dad
Dave and Sophie spent some quality time together this weekend (while Dave spent some quality time with his iPhone)
This picture says it all for Benson. No longer the top dog… he’s been banished to the background. Poor guy! 
Easter 2010
We spent Easter this year at the Sharp’s house. No Easter egg hunt – we’ll have to wait until next year for that. Sophie wore a dress that used to be mine. I’ll have to try and save it for her daughter! 
“Aunt” Carol and “cousin” Shannon enjoyed spending time with little Sophia too. 
Trying for a Smile
Sophie isn’t quite smiling on purpose yet – but we’re working on it. Here she is alert and looking around, which is darn cute even if she’s not smiling.
Happy Birthday Benson!
Today Benson is 4 years old! I can remember the first time we met him at the shelter in North Philly. He was so excited to meet us and was wagging his tail so hard that his whole back end was wagging. He’s still that happy every time we come home. Happy Birthday to the best dog in the world! .JPG)
