Happy Birthday, Sophia

Hard to believe that one year ago we were at the hospital marveling at this little person we made. Actually, I think I was marveling and Rick was trying to figure out how he was going to sleep on a 2x2 cushion, while also figuring out how to get Fox News to come on louder through the teensy speaker playing out of the remote control. As much as I kid, he really came through that night and the whole stay at the hospital.

Sophia rarely slept in her bassinet at the hospital, much to the dismay of the nurses. How could I sleep soundly and accidentally smother this new baby? I was on a high to finally have the most precious gift I've been waiting for so long. I was not going to let her leave my side for as long as I could stand.

This year has been a blur. I can imagine it only goes by faster. As much as I want to slow it down, I am enjoying all of Sophia's stages and growth into the little person with that little personality that's only going to blossom more as the days go by. So, happy birthday dear Sophia. I love the little one you've become and look forward to seeing the little girl you are growing into.

3 days old

6 months old
1 year old

Sophia's 1st Birthday Party

My baby is almost 1 year old

Happy St. Patrick's Day

March 12 on 12th

Until I can figure out the chronological order on the program I am using to make these collages, you'll just have to figure out what I'm rambling about with the picture. Think of it as a childhood game of Match or something.

• I've taken up drinking coffee again, with that hazardous for your health creamer stuff. I figure I might as well live it up before we start making a bigger family. I just hope the coffee weaning process isn't as painful as last time. I am trying to keep the strength of the coffee tea-ish, so I don't have major withdrawals when I get off the juice.
• Rick, once again being ever so cooperative for the camera, making his morning calls on the cell phone from hell. He refuses to give this one up for a newer model. It's literally falling apart and doesn't keep a charge, or want to charge once it's plugged into the charger.
• As I was seeing Rick out the door I saw a really pretty sunrise. Be nice, I'm still polishing up my photography skills. The shot I loved had telephone wires in it, which--in my opinion--ruined the shot.
• After breakfast, Sophia had her dessert of Amoxicillin and snot bulb. Yum. Actually, she loves the raspberry/strawberry flavored syrup she has to take twice a day because of her double ear infection. I wish I could say she loved having the snot sucked out equally, but sadly it's a different story there.
• All dressed an ready to take on the world, Sophia likes to practice her balance act on her new jungle gym, me.
• I really needed to clean out the arugula that had overtaken my herb garden. I had hoped Rick would clear it out for me (shoemaker's kids, anyone?) but after weeks of staring, the weather was nice enough to tackle. I asked him for the rototiller when he came home for lunch, and he handed me a shovel. Thanks.
• I so wanted to take a nap and was tempted to water bottle spray Molly off the couch out of pure jealousy.
• The daffodils are blooming. We were supposed to do a photo shoot with a friend out her way where there are tons of daffodils. Sophia got an ear infection, so here's my sad little clump of daffodils. Hopefully we can get out there next week before they all wither away.
• Back to the weather--it was an amazing day and we had fun playing out on the lawn, trying to avoid the landmines.
• Did you know artichokes bring on flatulence? I do now.

Fairy child

A little nature

It's been raining here--correct that, pouring here the last few days. I had a chance to play with my camera a bit.

Not sure if I mentioned that we have a turkey highway running through our backyard. It's that time of year again, where the toms are in full strut.