Far..Far...Away!!!

After a very long flight, I arrived safely and on schedule to Boston yesterday. I have some time to myself today and will probably do some shopping, sight-seeing, napping and try not to worry about Sophia and Aaron. I have decided that after becoming a parent, I will NEVER be able to reach the same level of relaxation that I was once able to obtain. Even though I am far away from Sophia I worry like crazy about her. However I am grateful for the opportunity to enjoy a much needed mommy-break and I am excited about the conference this week. I just hope the week goes by fast because I miss my husband and baby girl!!

Aaron thanks for being such a great Dad to Sophia. You are a great partner in life. I hope things continue going well and (hopefully) I will be home before you know it.
P.S. I will try not to call the babysitter 100 times a day!

Tubes????

Much to our dismay, Sophia has yet another ear infection. She has had many in her short life span. The doctor is starting to talk about putting tubes in her ears to decrease the number infections. Any strong feelings one way or another on the subject?? Inquiring minds want to know. :)

Happy Birthday Alex!!!!

And Now, Without Further Delay...

Hello everyone. Sorry we've been such slackers about the blog lately; hopefully this post will make up for some of our blogspot drought. Its not really an excuse, because we know those of you who post regularly also have very busy lives, but it does seem like we've had a lot going on lately. Aaron spent a week in Birmingham at a training class for work, then another week in Colorado hunting elk with his Dad, his buddy from St. George, Brandon Ellett, and Brandon's two brothers, Dusty and Braxtin. They didn't shoot any elk, but otherwise had a great trip.

Meanwhile, Tina has found that managing a part-time job and a challenging calling with the Young Women at church, all while being shadowed by an increasingly active 14-month-old can be very hectic at times. Tina is fortunate to be able to take Sophia with her to work - her boss and her coworkers are wonderfully accommodating and understanding. But as Sophia has gone from scooting to crawling to walking on furniture and now to running down the hallway, she makes for a tiring work day. Tina is also preparing for an upcoming business trip to Boston with her boss. Sophia will be sitting out for that one - Tina's not too worried about how Sophia will get along without when she's in Boston, but she may have a side-bet on whether or not Aaron survives.

Sophia is still the center of the universe in our house. She is seemingly always laughing, smiling, eating, talking, singing or dancing. That's not to say she doesn't have her moments of whining or an occasional tantrum, but we continue to be amazed at her generally good-natured disposition.

Now, for those of you who are still reading this post, this is where it gets good. By way of announcement, please view this short video attached below, prepared for us by our ever-helpful brother-in-law, Steve.