New Stuff

Sophia has been saying some of the craziest stuff. Some of it is made up words and others are just little tidbits of advice she has for me. I wanted to get it down so I can remember it. Great-a-ful: "Sophia, did you have fun in the sprinkler?" "Yes, Momma. It was great. I mean great-a-ful." Candy Bubble: On trying honeysuckle for the first time... "Mommy, I really like the candy bubble." (the little liquid drop you drink) Booby Trap: Sophia was very quiet in the bathroom today when I was getting ready. I looked over and she was trying on my bra. (It is a little early for that stuff.) I asked her what she was doing and she said, "I am trying to put on your booby trap." Driving Lessons: Sophia-"Mommy, don't drive to fast because you could run over other cars." "Make sure you keep your eyes open when you are driving." (I thought that one was very useful.) At bedtime: "Mommy, make sure you check on Isaac. He is just a baby and sometimes has trouble sleeping." Thanks Sophia. She is always making up words and saying that they mean this or that in Spanish. Yesterday she expanded to French. So yes, she now knows 3 languages. Or knows of 3 languages. That's pretty much the same thing isn't it? Impressive, huh?

Chocolate Eye

If you've been reading this blog for any length of time, you know about Sophia's love of anything chocolate. It never ceases to amaze me how she can get chocolate everywhere when she is eating it. Doesn't matter if it is an M&M, chocolate cake or candy, or even chocolate chip cookies she will get it everywhere. But I believe today is the first time she managed to get it in her eyebrow. She did a pretty good job though. She colored "in the lines".

More Corn Please

Sophia has a true love of corn although her greatest love is butter. She can eat it by the spoonfuls. So naturally, corn on the cob with butter is the perfect vegetable for her. I humored her and put quite a bit of butter on her corn tonight. She sucked the butter off the corn before eating it. She is ridiculous.

You've heard of milk mouth...how about butter mouth?

That is truly gross. With that much butter is the corn still healthy? Or is it more healthy because that amount of butter could be a serving of dairy?

Whole Lotta Love

Today Julie and Eva came over to play for a little while. There was a whole lotta lovin going on. It is so much fun to see the cousins playing so well together.

Just because he is so handsome...

And because he is so handsome, he'd better get used to all the girls loving on him. Cousin love

I think that face says, "Help".

I love it!

Playground

On Mother's Day we took Sophia down to one of the playgrounds by Waterfront Park. If you haven't been there, I suggest that you check it out. We went to the one by Tumbleweed. Sophia had a great time. I didn't know that there was a water feature so she was not dressed to get wet. But try telling that to a 2 year old. So, I decided to let go and let her get drenched. At one point her pants were so wet she could barely walk so she pulled them down right there in the middle of the playground. After much deliberation on my part, I went with it and decided to let her be a dirty, wet, half dressed kid. After all, what's more fun than that?

My 3 favorite people

Love this shot

Half naked, dirty, and wet girl. Guess that's like hitting the trifecta for a 2 year old.

Could he be any sweeter?

I'm in love....

Kingfish

Tonight we met Cory's family at Kingfish to celebrate Mother's Day. We had a good time but it was very hard keeping a 2 year old in her seat when there was a playground outside. So after we said our "goodbyes" we headed outside to play. She had a great time. I apologize that most of these pictures are of Sophia from the back, but that is all I could get of her. She was so busy playing and running....she wouldn't stop. I love simple, fun, family times together. I can't wait until Isaac can get in on the action but I did love cuddling with him while Sophia and Daddy played.

Making her way down the steps

Ready to play

This picture came out blurry but that is why I like it. Ponytails back, skirt up, that's when you know it's a good slide.

Running around

Isaac was enjoying himself

Learning from Daddy

Deep in thought

Love this pic but if you look closely the wind blew just right to puff up her shirt. It makes her look like she is wearing one of those fake muscle shirts.

Doesn't he look so happy?

I love your mad side...

Sophia has a book that we got her for her first Christmas called, "I love you through and through". If you don't have this book for your little one, you should get it. Or, I could just recite it to you.... Anyway, one of the parts says, "I love your happy side, and your mad side...." This picture captures her mad side perfectly. I LOVE IT! So funny.

Giving the "evil eye". It's hard not to laugh.

Making Cupcakes

This evening Sophia, the mermaid princess, wanted to make cupcakes. Once we were done, she got to lick the bowl. I think this is the only reason she likes to make cupcakes. She was a mess!

Derby 2009

I was given some awesome tickets to the Derby this year. I think we were one section away from the "finish line". Cory stayed home with the kids and I took my Dad. We had a good time even though my winnings total was $6.40. Not so great. But I was only out $25. I know....big spender.

Amy & Pardie

Really bad picture but how excited does Calvin Borel (jockey for Mine That Bird) look right after winning?

Pictures of things to come

Watch out on the roads. Here they come!

2 month visit

Well, he isn't as big as I thought he was going to be. He is 12 pounds and 23 inches long. That's an increase of 2 pounds and 2 inches in a month. I think he might have actually lost some weight because he has been vomiting a lot the last week. And yes, vomiting not spitting up. His doctor is somewhat worried about this (as are we) and he ordered an UGI for next week to evaluate for pyloric stenosis. Apparently this is most common in first born males at around 6-8 weeks. Well, that fits him to a T. But it could just be his reflux worsening. We'll have to wait and see next week. And he had his shots. 4 of them. Horrible. But he did great. There were 2 of the silent screams (hate those--please just breathe) and then he was fine. He was smiling and talking with the nurse within a minute of the shots. He is such a happy little guy. We are so blessed to have him in our lives.

Outside Fun

Today we enjoyed some of the beautiful weather. Yesterday Cory's mom and stepdad took Sophia to Walmart and let her pick out whatever car she wanted. She picked the princess truck. That's my girl! She calls it her princess monster truck. The sound still kind of scares her so she didn't drive much but just played in and out of the truck. I guess these things just take time to get used to.

Then we played with some bubbles using a bubble wand. She was a huge fan of this. She kept running around saying, "Everybody loves bubbles.". Well, I guess that is probably true.

Stylish

Hanging out with my boy

Running to pop the bubbles

Always with her mouth open and tongue sticking out.

Growing Up Fast

Well, it's official. Isaac is now fully in 3-6 month clothes and just graduated to size 2 diapers. Good grief. He's only 2 months old!!! Compare that to Sophia who is almost 3, wears size 4 diapers, 24 month pants, and a 18-24 month bathing suit. By the time Isaac is a year old, he will probably be in the same size as Sophia! I can't wait to see how much he weighs tomorrow at his 2 month check up. I have almost stepped on the scale with him because I am so curious, but have held off. I am not looking forward to the visit though. Shots!! I hate shots.

The First of Many...

...BooBoos. Today Isaac had a little accident when one of his toys fell down and hit him in his cute little face. Poor guy let out one of those horrible silent screams. I hate those. But he is just fine now. I am sure his eye will turn all shades of purple, blue, and green. Oh, well. First black eye is checked off the list.

Afternoon with Eva

Today we got to watch Eva for a little bit while Julie went to the Social Security office. I was a little concerned how she would do because she is a bit of a Mama's girl, but she did great. We had a good time playing together and no tears were shed. That's a win in my book. Come back anytime Eva.

Princess Eva

It doesn't take long for Eva to learn computer skills when she is around Cory.

I forgot how everything goes in the mouth. Eva sometimes gets a little carried away with it.

2 toys at the same time. Calm down, girl!

Happy Baby Boy

Isaac is such a happy boy. He brings a smile to my face every day. He is really starting to "talk" and move around now. I love watching him grow up but it is happening so fast.

Now, that's a FULL belly!

I love this picture. It looks like he is dancing. Well, he kind of was.