Sophia's First Beach Trip

Back in May we went with some friends and took Sophie to the beach. We forgot our camera so they took some pictures for us so we could document this "milestone". Anyway we just received the pictures last week...so here they are :)

The picture above is Sophia's first feel of the Atlantic ocean

Hanging under the umbrella with Mommy.

Daddy and Soph Curious by the waves.

Rejoice in the Lord always: and again I say, Rejoice.

Phil 4:4

Here is Sophia and I waiting for the tow truck :) Yep...it was kinda one of those afternoons. I had an hour before Sophia needed her next meal, and I thought we would quickly drop by Linen's and Things to look for some new bath rugs. When we came out my car was dead. Now it's 97 degrees outside, Sophia needs to eat in about 15 min (for an added bonus she is teething and not so thrilled). Anyway I call triple A and they say it will be about 80 minutes. I will admit that Phil 4: 4 was not what popped into my head. I was annoyed, hot and cranky.

The point is, I thought about what kind of example I was setting for Sophia. Granted I don't think she fully understands what is going on. But what if she does? She can tell when I am frustrated. What example am I setting for her if I am complaining and cranky. So I started to think of things I was thankful for and listed them off to Sophia while we were standing waiting for the tow truck.

1. I am thankful for the air conditioning inside the store.

2. I am thankful for cold bottles of water.

3. I am thankful that we have triple A.

4. I am thankful that my phone had a camera so I could take this picture of Sophia and I.

5. I am thankful that I have my sweet little girl to keep me company.

6. I am thankful that we have a car.

7. I am thankful that even though my afternoon is not going the way I want, it does not change the fact that God is seated on His thrown sovereign over all circumstances!

And when all was said and done, our car was fixed and we headed home for a lovely (slightly delayed) meal .

Home Sweet Home

Kitchen Kitchen table and kitchen Front door, foyer and stairway. Empty family room...I still have some unpacking to do :) Looking into the kitchen from the family room.

So here you have it...the new Bains home. Most of the other rooms are so littered with boxes that there is no point in showing them. We have had a wonderful first week. Sophia is loving all the room to crawl around. Hope everyone is doing well :) hugs and kisses!

Update :)

Hello everyone! I just wanted to let everyone know that all three of us survived the move :) We now have internet access and I promise I will post pictures asap! Thank you for all the sweet phone calls, text's and emails checking in on us. We are loving our new house and it is already feeling like a home. Love to all...the Bains family

An Old fashion 4th

For 4th of July we were unable to make it home (sad) because we had/have so much to take care of before we move. So we went to our town's "Old Fashion 4th". It was very cute - they close off the street and have free rides and games for kids, face painting, hot dogs, snow cones, and other 4th of July standards. Then all the kids decorate their wagons and bikes and have a parade. It was very sweet, but we missed the family 4th in L.A., next year...we will be back!! The bikes lined up for the parade. Decorated bikes. Little Ms. Sophia Family picture. Sophie and Me Watching Wimbledon with Daddy!