Sophie Bangs

I trimmed Sophia's bangs the other day (can you tell I did it myself?) I just love this picture, even though I cut the top of her head off when I took it! Total cuteness! Sophia is counting to ten perfectly now (she used to skip #4), and is doing a pretty good job with her ABC's. We don't work too hard on them, but before we get up in the morning, she gets in my bed and we have 'cuddle time'. When we're done with cuddle time, we count to ten, and then say our ABC's. Just doing this, once a day has, helped her learn them. She doesn't watch any TV other than Mickey Mouse Clubhouse and Wiggles, so she's not getting the good old education stuff like Sesame Street has to offer. She likes what she likes, and I can't seem to sway her. Right now her favorite Disney character is Minnie Mouse, and Mermaid. I think Minnie Mouse has taken the lead. We've been watching all of our Disney movies, (one per night), so she'll be familiar with the characters when we get there in March. I will be uploading a video or two soon - check back! Oh, and you are allowed to leave comments... so I know someone out there in the world is reading! :) Thanks!

Peepa (Pizza!)

Tonight we had home-made pizza, a special request from Noah. Sophia helped me make the dough, then Sophie and Noah topped their very own pizza. Sophie's choice was broccoli (her FAVORITE!) And Noah went with pepperoni and pineapple. Home-made pizza is so yummy, and half the fun is making it! Even though Sophia had her own pizza loaded with broccoli, it didn't stop her from stealing all the broccoli from Daddy's pizza too. She sits beside him on the bench, and when he would grab a new slice, she would put her hand on his arm (as if to stop him from stopping her), and quickly pluck the broccoli from the slice. She loves the stuff! Poor Ted though, didn't get a bite, and had to settle for garlic and pepperoni.

Chef Sophie Makes Minestrone Soup!

Today Sophia helped me make minestrone soup. She was so proud of herself! At bedtime we were talking about the day, and she said, "Me help Mommy soup, Yummy Tummy!" Here are a few pics, and I might add, the soup was delicious! In the first two pictures, Sophia was very serious, telling me 'Wo-wah makes pippa (pizza)' , explaining that she wasn't the only one that cooked!

Ready for Disneyworld!

I found out today, that Paige's county spelling bee is the day we are leaving for Florida. After much discussion, we decided to change our flights, so Paige and I (& Sophia) will be here for the spelling bee. Ted and Noah will fly as scheduled. I was on the phone for 1/2 the day today, trying to get that straightened out. Not the cheapest thing we could have done, but it's what we wanted to do. We figured if Paige could win the school spelling bee without trying, we wanted to give her a chance to see what she can do (when she studies..) , and how far she can take this. Ted & Noah will get there at 9:45 pm one night, and we'll get there 10:45 the next morning. We're going to have to leave here at 3am to drive an hour to the airport, to fly to Florida. What was I thinking??? LOL

Sophia's new luggage arrived today, she was so excited. She keeps putting the backpack on, and wearing it around the house. It's 'Tinkerbell' luggage, and she's modeling her new 'Mermaid' jammies. About 6 weeks to go... Can't wait!

Pizza & Patriots!

Tonight we had home-made pizza. I usually make it, but tonight Noah asked if he could make his own pizza. Paige & Sophia followed suit. Noah's pizza was voted the best tasting by Dad and Sophie. Here are the pics!

Here are Dad & Sophia, relaxing and watching the New England Patriots. Well, Daddy is relaxing as much as he can... his back is really hurting, and laying flat on the floor feels better than the couch.

It's Tigger Sophie!

Sophie was goofing around, playing dress up. Here she is with Tigger ears, and Paige's sunglasses. We're going to Disneyworld in a couple of months, I guess she's just getting ready!

Snow Day!

Friday, January 19th: Today Paige & Noah had the day off from school, due to a snow storm. Here's Sophie with her baby and her 'Baby Minnie Mouse'. She really likes Minnie Mouse lately. Good thing -- we're going to Disneyworld in March, and she'll get to see her! She's also very excited to see 'Mermaid' too. Now if only the Wiggles could show up as well - Sophie would be in heaven!