Rippin' up the carpet

Sofie got this great push-toy for her birthday (which isn't for another couple of weeks, but her aunts and uncles couldn't wait!). She loves the music and is showing us some new dance moves. (by the way, Sofie's hair is apparently in transition right now too, just like mom's. Can't do much with the mullet...) Today Sofie took a couple of steps on her own, no hands!!! We had to trick her into doing it, but she did it! I wish I had caught it on film 'cuz I'm sure it won't happen again for a while. She's getting so grown up :)

Eden Rain

My friend Lisa Garber had a second baby girl this last weekend. Her name is Eden Rain. She's gorgeous!! Anyway, Lisa will have her hands full. Her babies are only 10 1/2 months apart. (For the first baby, check out the October 2008 post called "Essence Jade".)

(yeah, I know, I need a haircut, it grows too fast!)

Mullett Makeover!

She's so darling. I love how you can see her bright red "stork bite" on her hairline (the picture doesn't show it very well unless you magnify it) So far she's only tried to pull 'em out twice :)

Peaceful Sunday Morning

This is what Grandma and Grandpa Adamson got to wake up to on this Sunday morning. I promise it was louder in real life. (also, yes, it did eventually land on her head and make her cry...) It looks like a great core workout!! I can't believe Sofie is 11 months old! She's learning all kinds of things like where my nose is (she understands the word, but doesn't say it), as well as what her "plug" is, and also her "hippo." What she still hasn't learned is that a sippy cup is a wonderful thing that she better get the hang of ASAP so I can stop nursing her!! She's getting braver on her toes and can walk with just one hand stabilizing her! I got about a week of Sofie sleeping through the night again, but now she's sprouting another tooth, so it's not so "through the night" anymore.

Camping at Tropic

Derek, Sofie and I spent the weekend down at Tropic Reservoir (Dixie Ntl. Forest) with the Blatters. It was nice to get out of the heat, although a little cold the first night. Relaxing on Mom's bed after a night of not-so-much sleep
Sofie got plenty of extra attention from cousins Cameron and Broden.

Fishing at Tropic Reservoir. (With so many boys in the family, Sofie gets plenty of attention!)

The highchair rig. Sofie loved having pancakes for breakfast! And yes, the dork hat to keep her ears warm :)

Loving Cousin Cameron

The camp.

And just in case the woods don't keep you occupied...Jake brought up the foosball table. This thing got PLENTY of use over the weekend!

A little too close to a forest fire. Don't worry it was managed, but still a little smokey.

Highlights of the Evenin'

My (Andrea's) mom and I got to watch Sierra for the day. Both girls took a nap at the exact same time, and woke up at the exact same time! Sierra was an angel all day, and also kept Sofie entertained. :)
Looks like the pecking order is already beginning to settle in this relationship, although Sofie doesn't seem to mind the labor.

Darling baby girl watching a butterfly. I feel like I should attach a poem!

Who says '95 Ford Escorts don't need a little TLC every once in a while. Derek spent the evening fixing a problem with my car...although we didn't have enough Lube for the job Derek was resourceful and found something he's a little more familiar with (as a massage therapist): Soothing Touch Lavander Scented Massage Oil.

Should I be jealous that my husband was using massage oil on the underbelly of my car??

Pic of the Day

Okay, I couldn't choose just one!

"Why so serious?"

Better Pics

People are always more willing to pose when they're holding a cutie pie :)
Heidi and her brother are actually from Macao, which apparently does not do the whole one-child policy thing. There are 5 kids in her family!

Pics of the Week and Wonderful China-ness

Sofie is finally well and happy and re-learning how to sleep through the night (although it's taking mom a little longer to get used to)! Oh and she is growing a sweet mullett...yikes!

Now that Sofie finally has some energy and doesn't need to be held by mom 24/7, she's practicing the grown-up way of life...walking!! Well, not on her own just yet, but it shouldn't be too long.

Sofie playing with Grandpa's tools.

"Please let me play on the laptop mommy!"

Kissing Roo's wolf. Hee hee hee

As some of you know, we can't stand to have a home without visitors. This week we have exchange students from Zhong Shan, China (In Guangdong province, not too far from Hong Kong). This first picture is Li Meng (Laura). She is an English teacher and can't seem to get enough of Sofie. Sofie loves the wonderful Chinese people!

Here is He Jiawei and He Jiafei (I actually can't remember which is which...) but their English names are Eric and Heidi. Eric is 14, Heidi is 12 (brother and sister, a rare scenerio in a one-child country). Their first time to America, they will be here at our home for 10 days while going to English class and seeing the sites around here. Then they will be touring around in California. Although they primarily speak Cantonese, their Mandarin is perfectly "biaojun" and easy to understand. It's so fun to be able to use my Chinese again! Making cornbread for their first American dinner!

I wish I was in Seaside

This background reminds me of the lovely honeymoon Derek and I took in Oregon. Does anyone want to sponsor me a trip to Seaside? I'd kill to be there right now!!