I'm A Material Girl - A comment from Sophia

Mommy was working hard, so I decided to try on her jewelry. I'm wearing at least 5 necklaces at once, but I think they go well together. Of course, I can't really count yet, so that number is a guess. Mommy's got all kinds of goodies in that jewelry box. I played with it for half an hour - a new record. Ah, the joys of being 1 (almost 2) years old.

We've Promised Her A Real Swing

September has brought some exciting changes to our family...before you get the wrong idea, it's a new house. We are moving to the south side of Waukesha, near the studio, where there's a beautiful quiet neighborhood with a park and space for a real swing so Sophia doesn't have to use the Gazelle anymore (see video).

We are moving September 28th (not much time), so we are hard at work packing and preparing. It should be fun. The link to see pictures is at: http://www.shorewest.com/vp/ListingServlet?SITE=SHOREW&ScreenID=LISTING_DETAIL_P&EXCEEDLIMIT=null&totalFound=0&cd_MLS=1205888
(And no, the 70's furniture didn't come with the house -- I know, we were disappointed too. ;)

Teeth Brushing Woes - A comment from Sophia

Mommy insists on this nightly ritual of sticking a plastic spear in my mouth and tickling me with the end of it. She says it's brushing my teeth. If I'm cooperative, she sometimes lets me do it myself. I like to bite and suck on the brush more than acutally move it around, though. Shhh, don't tell Mommy, she's telling me what a good job I'm doing.

Family Fun

Sophia came to the Studio one windy Saturday for the Family Fun Fest. They have animal petting, face painting, free ice cream sandwiches, balloons and even a large inflated slide. Sophia didn't participate in all the activities, but she did sit on Grandpa's lap to get a Super Girl shield painted on her hand by the wonderful A Touch of Glaze staff. :)

Another fun fact, while she giggled at the goats in the petting area going crazy for the nuggets of dried food in Grandpa's hands, she wanted nothing to do with petting or feeding them. She wailed and climbed into Mommy's lap everytime Grandpa tried to get her near them.

The highlight was getting to share two ice cream sandwiches, one with Grandpa and one with Daddy. Yum!

Dogs Are The Best Pillows

Okay, okay, I've been remiss in my duties to post new pictures of Sophia, but in my defense, summer is a busy time. There's get-togethers to attend, gourmet meals to cook, and oh, yes, naps to take as well.

Hot Dog Day

In June, the apartment is a broiling 85 degrees. Whether it's the lack of real air conditioning, the high humidity of living near the marsh or just the fact that we live upstairs, is a mystery. We cope however we can, lying around watching the TV unable to move or even play. Soon, we hope to be moving to a house, but until then, we keep the fan blowing and the milk cold.

Giggle Girl - She's Just Like Her Father