Relaxing by the Pool

Snacks

Sophie and I recently went to see Julie and Mackenzie while Matt was out of town. It's so cute how well they get along. They play really well, but I think their most favorite thing to do is have snacks!

Mommy's Get Away and Lesson Learned

A couple of weeks ago, I had the most fortunate opportunity to go out of town and have some much needed "mommy" time. Sophie and Daddy had quite a time as well. Sophie got to do quite a few things that she probably would not be able to do with Mommy. She got to ride in Daddy's "ruck" (truck), she got to run wild through the halls of Daddy's office, and she had pizza for dinner!

The best part though was getting to run around the field behind our house while Daddy hit golf balls. These pictures show how much fun she was having, but I would like to point out that what is also funny about these pictures is her OUTFIT! Yes, that is a floral skirt. Yes, that is a Mast General t-shirt that doesn't really fit. Yes, those are tennis shoes with lace socks. And, Yes, the lace of those socks are flipped up around her ankles!

So to all of my mommy friends, please take my advice....if you too have the fortunate opportunity to have a little away time by yourself.....PICK OUT YOUR CHILDREN'S CLOTHES BEFORE YOU LEAVE!!!!! :-)

We're Back!

Sorry everybody....Mommy's been a complete slacker! :) I am not even going to make excuses for myself because I know everyone is busy and everyone does a MUCH better job keeping their blog updated. So, with that said, keep an eye out because I am going to be adding a few new posts today. Then, hopefully, I can start keeping up again.

Dress Up

Ok, so maybe girls never really stop wanting to dress their dolls! Last year, Sophie wouldn't hardly keep her sunglasses on. This year she loves putting them on and looking at herself in the mirror. That means I get to buy ones that match my doll's (I mean my daughter's) outfits. :)

PS Grandparents....we have our first 2-year molar! Let's hope all of them pop out without us knowing about it.

My First Fingerpaints

For the past week, Sophie has had the worst stomach bug. As anyone with a sick toddler can tell you, entertaining them can be a chore. So, of course, as any mommy would, I bought the grocery store out of any and every cheesy little toy item I thought might entertain her (and help keep my sanity). Yesterday was the first day she started really feeling better and we had our first experience with the finger paints I found! Ok...well...they were actually the Crayola kind that are invisible everywhere but on the special paper. I'll work my way up to the really messy paints. She wasn't sure what to think at first, but figured if Mom was letting her put her fingers in something messy, then she would go for it! She has on her special "art" smock. She looks like a little kindergartner!

Has anyone seen Sophie's shoe?