Well, our 2nd time was a charm and we are now in San Jose and settled in! Crazy to think that in this very condo we’ll be bringing home little Sabi and heading back to ST a family a 4 (7 if you count our furry pack)! Charles is with us now and was a great traveler the whole trip. I think he was on best behavior b/c he hit the jackpot and didnt have to stay at the Vet like his sisters (lulu belle and betsy).

All travels went smooth this time around and everything at the condo is perfect. We are literally a 5 min walk from the hospital and also from Sophie’s favorite parks. Sophie made her very first solo transaction on the ferry and walked up to the counter all by herself with money, asked for her bottle of water, collected her change, and walked back to us with a big fat smile. She was so proud she wanted to do it again so we ended up sending her back for another bottle of water. Like always, little pooks was just the most incredible travel companion and kept us laughing the entire time. When we arrived at the condo she gave me a tour and then looked at me and said “this house is beautiful”. She is so easy about new places and people it just amazes me. She also clued me in on the best hiding spots she found in the condo within the first 15 minutes.

Here are some pics from our last journey to San Jose as a fam of 3 and I have a few videos to upload as well. Home stretch now!

This is apparently Pookie’s Barbie bathing suit. When she wears it she likes to be called Barbie and collect pink shells.

The weather has been so much nicer and we have def. been taking advantage of the cooler temps and beautiful beaches. Today was a very eventful beach day…we rescued an eel from being stuck in low tide (or so we’d like to think it made it), Pookie played the drums on the trees, Betsy went for a swim, treasures were found, and then we saw a ginormous Bob as we were leaving. Sophie said “Oh gosh, look”. It was def prehistoric looking.

You took the plunge today! Out of nowhere you just walked onto the bridge (that is what we call it) between the baby pool and big pool and typically you jump into the baby pool but today you just went for it and jumped into the big pool! We got so excited for you that of course you went ahead and did it about 10 more times! You kept your head above water sometimes and others you went completely under. I guess you just decided today was the day…typical Sophie style. Atta girl! I’ll get some pics or video this week since I am sure you will not stop jumping in now.

Umm…yes you put on these pajamas, pulled out your lounge chair, put on some sunglasses and informed us that you were sunbathing. You also instructed me to take your picture and started posing. Oh how your imagination amazes me each day.