Happy Halloween!

Sophia had her first Halloween. We attended a crazy daycare halloween party, (it was maddness) and the next day went trick-or-treating at the Meadowbrook Mall (where Dad could show her off to other business owners). Can you guess what she was?

Happy Birthday Sophia!

Sophia turned one on October 19th. She invited her three kids friends, Lauren, Natalie and Carson (as well as their parents) and family (including friends of Emily's who might as well be family). Sophia was adorable in her new pink dress, all satiny and is sporting a pink bow in the pebbles hair style. She's posing from in front of Aunt Tina's chair. Dad and Mom worked tirelessly on tinkerbell decorations, and special neon cupcakes for the group. Sophia's Grandpa Burger thoughtfully recorded a short video which has many of the guests who helped make the big day "magical." Thanks Everyone!

Mirror Mirror on the wall...

Sorry it's been a while since I posted, but October has been a crazy month. I was gone on a business trip the week of October 13th and here's Sophia helping me pack...well unpack really. It's just a funny picture I thought would embarras her later in life.

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.