First Snow Fall

Sophie has wanted to make snow angels since she saw Caillou do it on PBS (I know, I know). So when we woke up this morning and the snow had made a pictureque layer over the world, what could I say, No, sorry, we have company coming and have to clean. It was the truth, but that's not what winter mornings are about. So we went outside for an hour to make snow angels and snowman, well snowmounds. The snow was very powdery and dry. Not at all good for building. Sophie was a little upset we couldn't make snowballs.

Picnic Time

Sophie has all the sudden started having picnics. Today she had everything spread out and ready before she called me. It was lovely. Except Alex was the only one who got any real food, although Odin thought he might. Sophie took both the pictures of Odin and Alex, by the way. She's getting so mature (LOL). She's also wearing Alex's 12 month black shirt he got for his birthday. I wondered why the sleeves were short and it just reached her waist. I don't know where she got it from (she's been getting dressed herself these days), but Alex didn't mind sharing.

Sofa Pillows Are The Best

Sophie pulled the back sofa cushions onto the floor as a soft landing she could jump onto. Alex thought it was a great idea. They played until there was a collision, laughing, yelling, smiling. It was great - well, until I had to get the boo-boo bunny out for Sophie's nose. Alex didn't quite understand though, since he started smiling and climbing on Sophie and me. Oh, well, he'll learn.
Soon, he started just walking himself around the living room. But he wouldn't open his eyes for a picture. Darn flash.

Diva Girl

Sophie is embracing her inner diva today. What the heck, we're at home. She let me take this photo so Aunt Meredith could see her outfit. Pink bows in the hair, with pink pigtails,
a sparkly pink headband and a pink, tiger striped shirt that to her looks like a dress. Oh, and do you see the bandage like thing on her wrist. That'a watch (basically paper wrapped around it with tape). When asked what time it is, she always answers "8 o'clock!"

Alex's First Tooth

Alex got his first tooth! I was hand feeding him small piece of bread when the sharp little thing got me. It's about time. The little man will be 1 year old on Saturday. We were beginning to worry he'd have a hard time eating his birthday cake. (I'll add a picture when I can.)

Visit with Aunt Meredith

Saturday we traveled to Aunt Meredith's house in Sullivan after my original plan got canceled. We shopped, ate, and played in the park. But there's nothing more fun than a house that isn't baby-proofed. Just ask Alex.

Oh, and Sophie really needs some kid sized boas and scarves. That's a table runner around her neck.

"Hey, check out what Alex is doing over there."

"It's funny, right."

"Mom, why are you coming towards me? It's just a little dirt."

I've got one word my the little man: MONSTER! :)

Play Date

The ladies of the Ragland-Recht family joined us Wednesday evening for a mini play date. Sophie and Lauren tried on the crowns that they made with Tina and used the dress up box (as limited as it may be). The mommies chatted while cooing to the babies. Definitely check out the picture. Alex is almost a year old, and Addison, on the right, is four months. They are almost the same size. Lisa and I aren't sure what that means, but we did get a good laugh about it.