Saturday was the big party! Sophia had a wonderful day with her friends from Sunday school. Andrew and I felt very blessed by the friends that we able to make it to the celebration of our little girl. 
Sophia and her friend Drew. (poor Drew)
Lunch
Trying to get at the cupcakes
Mommy and birthday girl
Playing
Family picture
messy cutie pie!
Playing with Andrew's blocks from when he was a kid.
Soph and her Dad.
Sophia could have used a haircut within her first few months of life, but everyone kept telling me that I would regret cutting her hair and that I should wait. Well I waited almost a year, and today Soph had her first haircut. I decided that it was going to be today since she has her 1 year portraits tomorrow and her hair was just a tad out of control. I took her to the kiddie salon and she did wonderful. She only fussed when I had to hold her head still so the lady could cut her bangs. She didn't cry....I on the other hand...cried on the way there, while they were cutting her hair, after she was all done, on the way home, and a little bit as I write this. I can not believe how big my baby is getting. She is now a "little girl"....goodness...I am going to be a mess at her birthday party. Anyway I took about 50 pictures....here are some favorites...enjoy :)
love her :)
So Saturday was my Birthday thank you to everyone for the phone calls, cards, birthday wishes, etc. I had a wonderful day, Andrew and Sophie let me sleep in...I woke up because it was too quiet! Andrew and Soph went out and brought me back a smoothie for breakfast. We went out for lunch, hung out as a fam, and then our friends took care of Sophie for the evening and we went out to Bonefish grill for dinner (yummy!!). Then we came home and we watched my Trojans DEMOLISH the Ohio State buckeyes!!!
The birthday girl and her first bite of sugar...yummy!
Loves her new jean skirt and sweater!
Lovin' Aunt Ali.
Alison, Soph and Mimi.
It was a wonderful visit, the time flew by and when it was all over I cried for days...being homesick stinks!!! But we are coming home soon!!! :)
Miss you two...love you...xoxoxo
Hello friends :) Sorry I have been away for so long...We are settled into the new house but had not hooked up the main computer, and needless to say it is much easier than trying to update on a slow laptop. Anyway...things around here have been great, we are loving the house, it is starting to feel like our home. Sophia is growing so fast, she will be a year in three weeks!! I can not believe how fast time flies. She is constantly learning new "tricks" and is still such a sweet happy baby (we love her)! Andrew has been working like crazy on Gears 2. It has been the summer of crunch, we are so proud of him and all the hard work he is doing for our family, but we are super excited that it is winding down and we can see him more!!
Playing with her toys (and standing)
Just being cute.
Sleeping in her "big girl" car seat (notice the alligator print on the cover)
Standing, looking out the front doors, wearing her new tennis shoes!
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.
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 .
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.
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!
