Stickers

Sophia loves stickers. She goes through a sheet at a time. You better watch out when she's got a hold of some. You may be her next sticker victim.

Sophie-isms

Sophia says the most grown up stuff lately. We were all in the car a couple days ago and she was "talking" to Mimi on her princess phone. Cory didn't realize what she was doing and tried talking to her. She finished her sentence, told Mimi she had to go, and then hung up the phone. She said to Cory, "Okay Daddy. I can talk to you now. What's the matter? What do you need?" We were going to pick up our stolen-for-2-days-car-but-now-we-have-it-back (Thank you God!) but forgot the keys so we had to turn back around and get them. Cory ran inside really quick, got the keys, and we started back on our way. Sophia decided to make up a song for the occassion. It went something like this: "Daddy saved the day, Daddy saved the day, Daddy saved the day, ect. ect.". Of course, Cory hated that song. It was too cute. I just love the little person she is becoming. We are so lucky to have her in our lives.

Bouncer

Today I decided to bring out Sophia's bouncer. I have been wanting to set it up outside but since the windstorm I have been very nervous about it. Our next door neighbor had about 30% of their roof blown off and a lot of it ended up in our backyard. That mess included shingles and nails. So, I have been very concerned that we haven't found all the nails yet. Don't want to puncture the bouncer! That would be a major party foul. So, I had the idea to set it up in the basement. Sophia was in heaven. That girl could bounce for days. Cory got in there with her and she loved it. She has some amazing wrestling moves. I have no idea where she comes up with them, but she can certainly put a hurting on her Daddy.

Having fun with Daddy

One of her many wrestling moves. That's gotta hurt.

They are so cute together.

Poor Daddy was worn out.

Trick or Treat

We had a lot of fun trick or treating this year. Eva and Julie went with us to a few houses and Eva was a huge hit in her lion costume. Sophia had a blast. She loves her basket and loved carrying it up to the doors and whispering "trick or treat". I swear, sometimes she is so quiet. I have no idea where she gets that from!

She had 2 favorite things of the night:

1. Her flashlight. She had a whole routine juggling it and her basket.

2. Fireworks. Yes, I did say fireworks. Some people down the street had leftover fireworks and set them out periodically through the 2 trick or treating hours. Sophia loves fireworks. She is not scared of them at all. She just yells, AGAIN, AGAIN! She is a funny little girl.

Looking so cute and grown up!

I love this picture of her. It captures her personality.

The sunflower's chariot

Sophia always loves seeing her Mimi.

Thanks to Gilbert for being the "candy man" (aka Willy Wonka). Cory and I were able to go trick or treating together. I loved that!

I love this picture with Eva reaching out to her big cousin.

What a big girl!

Riding home in style.

Annual Trip to Hubers

Cory's work has an annual trip to Hubers. Usually this happens in September but the date was changed due to some roof issues at Hubers. We were unsure if it was going to be rescheduled and finally heard that it was going to be this Sunday. It was a BEAUTIFUL day for it. The only wrinkle in the day is that I forgot my camera. That was so sad, but because of that, I was able to focus more on interacting with Sophia in the moment instead of worrying about photo ops. I did get a couple of pictures with my camera phone, so I apologize about the quality, but what can you do?

Highlights of the trip:

1. Sophia's lunch consisted of butter (yeah, I said butter), ice cream, and a cookie. Well rounded don't you think?

2. Went on the tractor ride to the pumpkin patch. She loved the ride and loved picking out her pumpkin. She picked a white one.

3. Went to the petting zoo. I was so proud/embarrassed that she knew just what to do since Mommy and Daddy were out of quarters. You pick up the corn from the ground to feed the animals. Yeah, she's done that one before. She is so loving with all creatures and it kind of "bit" her this year......

4. Got pecked on the finger by a chicken. She screamed but never cried. What a strong little girl.

5. Went on a pony ride. I thought she might be a little freaked out. After all, it was her first time even being that close to a pony. Nope, not at all. Half way around the first lap she said, "Let go of me, Mommy. I okay". The second lap she had only one hand on the saddle and was petting the pony with the other.

6. Went down the slide so many times with Daddy. She loved it. Last time we went (with the Banets) she wouldn't consider going down without her Daddy. Not this time. She told Cory that she would do it herself and came whizzing down the slide at full speed. What a difference a few months makes.

We had a great time. I love going on these little trips with her when she is 2. It is so much fun. This has definitely been my favorite age so far. (but I think i have said that at every stage)

Her pumpkin! I love that she picked the $3 pumpkin size. I knew we were doing something right!

As you can see (barely) she is pumped. Can't wait to get up again and go back down the slide. Not even looking behind to check out where Daddy is.

Yeah! One great pic with the camera phone.

Trick or Treat at the Zoo

On Saturday we ventured out to the zoo for trick or treating. We were supposed to meet up with Angie and Jill, but that didn't quite work out (see their blogs for coverage on that). We almost didn't make it though due to a 3:30 wardrobe malfunction that included a ripped seam on the front of the costume. Luckily, I know of a GREAT seamstress/crafty/fix-it woman, Mimi, and was able to race to her house, she fixed the costume, and we only left 5 minutes late. I think Mimi deserves a big reward for that one. I am still thinking about what it should be. Once we arrived at the zoo, we had a great time and were there for about 2 hours. Sophia was so into the whole idea of trick or treating. It took us a while to walk around because she didn't want to ride in her stroller. She wanted to walk holding her basket like the big kids were doing. She is getting so BIG. I have to say, that she was by far, the most beautiful sunflower that I have ever seen. Her basket that Mimi expertly put together was a big hit. Sophia and Daddy snacking on some popcorn as we travelled. I absolutely love this picture of her!!! She loved the 3 little pigs but was concerned for the third little pig that was all by himself. She decided he needed a hug. She is such a sweetie!! Loving looking at the animals that were out. I thought these costumes were great but Sophia was not a fan. She wouldn't even look at the camera. Asserting what a big girl she is. Trick or treating by "herself". I think this picture is so funny. It looks like Cory is trying to hit on the Cheshire cat. What a smooth one he is.