Merry Christmas!

Notable quote

Our cat and dog were in the same room sleeping. This never happens, so I ran and got the video camera to capture the moment. Ruger, the dog, does not like cameras and I didn't know this included video cameras too. As soon as I turned it on, he went running out of the room. I told Rick I didn't know what his problem was. Rick looks at me and says, "Ruger's been hunting with me and he knows what happens when something gets pointed at them."

Not sure who's had more milk and cookies

8 months old

21 pounds 6 ounces and 28 1/2 inches at Sophia's 8 month check-up.

First tooth!!

I have yet to see this mysterious tooth that seemed to pop up out of nowhere, but I can sure feel it. And that split-second look I did get at Sophia's gums shows another trailing not too far behind!

Happy Thanksgiving

Love Bugs

It took me longer than anticipated to report a happy Thanksgiving. I'm now recovering from a cold that Sophia caught from either Love Bug #1 (Amanda) or Love Bug #2 (Alyssa). Those little girls looove their cousin Sophia so much, they can't get close enough to her. Which is sweet, and I am so grateful there is no jealousy of the new addition to share Grandma's attention. So why are they Love Bugs? Well Amanda is in school now so basically she's a walking petri dish. She does really well washing her hands but, well, she's a kid and that's just that. Now Alyssa, she's a Love Bug because the kid just loves to bug. She definitely takes after my side of the family, with that devilish twinkle in her eye. I think we attempted to get Sophia down for a nap at least 4 times, each time the effort foiled by Alyssa. Here's a picture of my love bugs with Sophia!

7 months old