Look who's cruising

11 Months and Four Teeth

Sophia is officially 11 months old. She's standing up, and walking along furniture, chairs, anything with a handhold. She's also standing up without holding on to things. We expect her to take her first step in the next month for sure. She's started climbing on things as well, her parents, the step stool, the pantry cabinet, etc. She's got the cat's curiosity.

As for teeth, she's got top and bottom ones now. She's learned that they click when put together. Unfortunately, she's also learned that she has to be careful not to bite her tongue (there was actually blood once -- I felt so bad).

She's doing well. We are dealing with a bit of pink eye, but she's coping. She tortures the cat, finds mischief everywhere and exhausts her parents. What else is a baby to do.

Too much fun

Hmmm, Joe, have you seen my Margarita? Sophie, what have you got there? (just kidding)

Water Baby

Sophia took to the lake beautifully in a borrowed baby boat. Joe and I pushed her back and forth as she laughed and smiled for the camera.

Labor Day

For Labor Day, the WI Refermats took to the north woods with friends. The Gehrke cabin on Moon Lake in St. Germain is always picturesque, relaxing and with three children under two years old -- never dull.