Sleep...Sweet Sleep!!!!

Sophia has officially been sleeping through the night for one week solid!!! YIPEE!!!!

Spring time!

Sophia received a package in the mail from her Grandma this week. Included was this beautiful spring dress. Thanks Renee, it fit perfect!

Happy 6 Month B-Day Sophia

We can not believe that Sophia is already six months old. I remember when Sophia was just born we were receiving lots of advice from others. One piece of advice we received was "cherish every moment because they grow-up fast." I listened but as the sleepless nights began stacking up I didn't believe that bit of advice very much. However, I believe it now. Because time really has flown!! She is not all that little anymore. In fact, she must have her mother's genes because she is large for her age. :) She is sitting up, preferring to be spoon fed over drinking a bottle, smiling, laughing and LOVES to play pick-a-boo.

Baby torture!

I have noticed that Sophia has begun to suck the same two middle fingers when she gets tired. So right before I put her down for a nap this is what I did. Is this baby torture???

The weather was beautiful this weekend so, we spent some time outside. Here is a picture of Sophia before we went on a walk. She is doing great at sitting up on her own. By the looks of her "scooting" we think she will be mobile before too long.

In memory of...

Ever since I can remember, the month of March has been a month of reflection for me. Fourteen years ago this March, when I was twelve years old, my nephew died of SIDS. As a child, it was my first experience with death and the memories of that time have stayed with me ever since. I am so grateful for the knowledge of eternal families and to know that we will see him again someday. Now that I am a mother myself this March was, I think, one of the most reflective for me. Sister, I love you and miss Nicholas too. Thank you for being such a wonderful example to me. I have learned so much from you and am a better person because I know you. Aaron, thank you for going with me to see Nicholas' grave. I love having your support.

Compared to eternity...Nicholas we will see you soon!!!

After I took the picture of Sophia asleep in the bouncer this morning I got her out, fed her breakfast and then she took a nap in her crib. Once she woke up she had a little more to eat, we played together, changed her clothes and she was ready for some more bouncing. That is until 10 minutes later and again this is what I see! It is so bazaar to me that she has now done this two times within a 31/2 hour time span. Sophia is an incredibly happy baby EXCEPT when she starts to get tired.She is not shy to share that with you. However, both times this morning she has given no indication that she is sleepy. I wonder why she is falling asleep there???

Who needs a crib?

Although I generally only work part time, this week Sophia and I went to work everyday and all day. Today is our day off and Sophia was so glad to be able to jump in her bouncer all morning. (The activity saucer at my office for her to play with does not bounce.) While I walked in the kitchen to make her breakfast Sophia decided she was pooped out and this is what I found when I returned. Adorable huh?

Here is a recent photo of Aaron and Sophia playing.