Milestones

Sophia's achieved another milestone this week. She's started to sit up unassisted. She even puts her arms out to steady herself. She seems very happy she doesn't have to lay on her back all the time anymore.

Smile

The smiles are coming more and more ... especially for visitors who bring toys.

Big Girl

Sophia's almost 6 months old now. She's just gotten so big. See the earth in her shadow. She can touch the clouds (especially when she's on Dad's shoulders).

Baby Bites

How many people does it take to feed a baby? As many as possible. Everyone wants to be involved with some rice cereal. Good thing she's got her funky, monkey bib on. :)

Baptismal Bliss

Well, the good news is Sophia looked adorable in the baptismal dress. The same one I wore when I was her age. And, predictably, she was happy until the man in the robe poured water on her. Still, she recovered quickly. She probably couldn't wait to get back to being the center of her grandparents' and aunt's attention.

Easter

It was a white Easter here is Wisconsin, with nearly 10 inches on the ground. We still got dressed up though, even Sophia in an adorable flowery dress that she managed to keep fairly clean (with the help of many a bib). We had a small Easter in Sullivan with the Burgers (Meredith was on Break in California) and spent most of the time eating, talking and doting on the baby (it's a reoccuring theme). Sophia is starting to squeak and make yelling noises as well as the goo's and gaa's she was making before. She still hates tummy time and bathes, but likes her feet rubbed and has great head control. She can almost sit up by herself. She's getting so big, almost 13 pounds, and is so tall she's in her 6 month clothes already.

Friends

Sophia's friend Natalie (in purple), visited yesterday with her parents Matt and Marci. They enjoyed some playtime on Grandma Ref's quilt. Natalie is 9 months old now and crawling.

The girls were playing nicely together for awhile, interested in the "other" baby. But there was a little too much interest. The fun started to get out of hand or rather, Natalie was using her hand to "play" with Sophia. Marci, or Mrs. Gehrke, had to break it up before there were tears.