Mimi and Grandpa came for a visit and Sosi turned over a new leaf. She was ditching momma left and right and all about her Mimi and Grandpa! She wanted them to carry her, play with her, and listen to her blab about very important stories. Mommy actually had time to do some packing and showering and the little nugget didn’t even come looking for me. We went to the Zoo,  Grandpa cooked on the grill for us, and Mimi brought some very special presents that Sophie loved playing with and opening up. It was such a great time and we are so glad we got to hang before the move. Thanks for coming Mimi and Grandpa- we love you!! Below is an album from the trip. XOXO

We went Pumpkin Picking today and you had so much fun! You loved all the cardboard cutouts of Sesame street and Blue’s clues. You fed a giraffe and a bunch of goats. You ran around the field and spanked all the pumpkins. Once we left you fell asleep before we even got out of the parking lot. Daddy and mommy got back to Logan Square and just sat in the car by the park with a coffee (mommy had a chai latte) and waited for you to wake up. As soon as you woke up you were ready to go go go again and we got out of the car and played in the park! You stood in the middle of the running track and just started dancing and spinning in circles. You are so full of life and happiness that everyone just smiles as they pass you. I hope you never lose this genuine happiness. I just want to spend the rest of my life making you smile and giggle. Slideshow is below :). There are some pics from before and after as well. Love you!

Sorry for the delayed post but we were having some technical difficulties with the blog. Anyway, here is the overdue slideshow from Nana’s visit!! We went to the botanical garden, walked to the park, went to a bbq at our neighbors on the roof, and just hung out and played! Oh…and we got to watch Will snort saltwater after a strange interaction with a homeless person (long story). Soph loved blowing bubbles with Nana, cracking up when Nana would hide and then jump out, and dancing in the livingroom to some Adele. We love you Nana and had so much fun, next time you’ll have to stay longer!!!

Aunt Krissy came to visit this week and we had such a blast. Sophie just loved hanging out with her and is def. going to miss her aunt when she leaves tomorrow :(. We went to the park a bunch, had dance parties, made artichokes, went to the zoo TWICE, played, laughed, ate ice cream, stayed up past our bedtime, and of course watched some elmo. Below is the slideshow of festivities from the past week. It was so much fun!!!!!!! We love you Aunt Krissy!

Sophie had her first July 4th in Destin and despite some teething, fever, and a virus, she had an amazing time. She was such a trooper on all our travels. Her two side bottom teeth are coming in and our 3rd day there she spiked a 102.7 fever :(. We went to the dr. when she got home and the little nugget is battling a virus. I can’t believe how amazing she is to be going to dinners, lunches, the beach/pool, and staying up way past her bedtime all with a virus. Sosi you are stronger than your mommy. I admire you. You were great on all flights as usual. We love you soooo much. Oh you also turned 13 months in Fla. Update to follow. Album below. Mwah mwah mwah!

We all went to the zoo today and Sosi loved it! Her favorite part was the man playing guitar/harmonica (she danced for him for about 4 songs), and watching the pigeons on the grass (not a zoo exhibit either). She was quite the flirt stealing a little 2yr old boy’s blankie and giggling. I think her daddy may be in for some trouble down the road ;). See below for full album. Oh before the zoo we went for a walk in the hood and this little kitty just walked right up to us and started rolling around and rubbing up on our legs. Too bad charles isnt kitty friendly or we may have had another addition to the family.

We  had an AHH-MAZING day today! Sosi was just hilarious and such a busy body all day. We ran some errands, went to the lake, came home – bbq’d, and went for a walk. I really couldn’t imagine a better day. The little diva will only hold one hand while she walks, and now directs us as to where she wants to go. She is walking so sturdy that she is stopping to touch flowers and check things out. Ugh we are so proud sosi! You must have finally conked yourself out because you went to sleep by 8:30 and just zonked. Go Iggy Go!!!! Here is a slideshow from the day. Ohhh, and she ate her very first whole plum, and when I say whole, I mean WHOLE plum. She ate it down to the pit. Piggy.