Sophia Smiles

Sophia has started smiling a lot lately! She also coos and "talks" a lot more too. I finally caught one of her smiles with my camera a few days ago.....

I could just stare at this picture all day! It makes me so happy to see her smile. She is a beautiful, sweet baby girl. She is also growing up way too fast! We love our Sophie Girl!!

Just Hanging Around....

Sisters

My sweet girls....

Oh how I look forward to all of the memories you will create together. I hope you will grow up to be best friends.

Sweet Summer Time

We are only a few weeks into summer vacation and so far we have been having a lot of fun! It is so nice spending our days by the pool, relaxing and having fun. Jenny has had a few friends over to spend the night, which is a lot of fun for her.

We've gone swimming several times....

Played in an indoor playground....

We've rode the helicoptor ride at the mall....

We've worn hats...

Last week we took the kids to Stone Mountain for the Laser Show and then the next day we went to the movie theatres to see Madagascar 3. Father's Day is also this weekend, so the kids and I have been working on a craft and a few other ideas and plans. It is really fun to watch them try to keep a secret from their Daddy. Jenny is pretty good at keeping a secret, but Aiden has already almost blurted it out a few times. Hopefully he can hold it in until Sunday! They are both so excited to give Jaime his gift.

So far our summer has been pretty awesome!

Sophia is Two Months Old!

Sophia, you are two months old!! I am not sure how that happened because it seems like we just came home from the hospital last week! Each month seems to go by faster than the last. It is so hard to believe you are already two months old. You have changed so much this month, you hardly look the same as you did a month ago.

I think it is safe to say that you are sleeping trough the night! You usually go to bed between 9-10pm, and wake up between 8-9am. Occasionally you will wake up earlier, around 6am, but most nights you go straight through till at least 8am or so. It works out really well because your big brother also usually wakes up around that time. You also take several good naps during the day. You are a great sleeper!

You are eating 5oz of formula every four hours or so. I give you a teaspoon of rice cereal in your bedtime bottle each night.

You are the happiest baby! You usually only cry when you are hungry. You don't mind riding in your carseat, which is good because with two older siblings, we are on the go a lot! We took you to the Laser Show at Stone Mountain last week, and to the movies to see Madagascar 3. You did great at both places! It is so nice to have a baby who I can take everywhere and not have to worry about it being a disaster. I'm sure I won't always be able to say that! Haha!

You are smiling more and more now! You have the sweetest little smile. Jenny and Aiden both love making you smile. You are also starting to coo and make little noises. You don't realize you are making the noises yet, but you have the cutest little "voice".

You aren't crazy about the swing yet, but I am still hopeful that you will like it soon. Your big brother loved the swing when he was little, but you aren't so sure yet. You also love bath time! You just love to let me put your head under the faucet to rinse the shampoo out. With all that hair, it's about the only way I can make sure I rinse it well.

You had your two month check up and you had to get 3 shots. :( You cried, and so did your big brother and sister. They were upset because you were upset. You weigh 9lbs 14oz and you are 22 1/4 inches long. You are wearing size 0-3 month and 3 month clothes. You are still wearing a newborn diaper, but that's only because I am trying to finish using the few I have left. We are down to about 5 newborn diapers, and then you will be in a size one.

You are such a joy! We all love you so much and are so thankful for you. You are our "Sophie Girl"!

The Awana Awards Ceremony

Jenny and Aiden participated in the Awana Awards Ceremony this year. It was Jenny's second year participating, and Aiden's first. Jenny is in the group called Sparks and Aiden's group is called Puggles.

The awards ceremony was so cute! Aiden's group sang a few songs, and they both received certificates for their participation in the program this year. Jenny also received a ribbon for completing her first Spark handbook.

It was so much fun seeing them both up there on the stage this year! Aiden's group went first since they are the youngest. They sang three songs, and then received their certificates. Next year Aiden will move up to the Cubbies. He'll get a Cubbies vest and handbook. He'll also have to start memorizing the Bible verses in his handbook each week.

Jenny's group didn't sing any songs, but she received a certificate and a ribbon. She will be in Sparks again next year since it is for kindergarten through second grade. She is in the middle of her second handbook - there are a total of three handbooks for Sparks.

Last Day of First Grade

Well, school has officially ended for Jenny. She is no longer a first grader, and is officially in the second grade! The time goes by faster every year, and it is getting harder and harder to believe how quickly she (and all of our children) are growing up!

Here is Jenny on her first day of the first grade (August 2011)....

And now, on her last day of first grade (May 2012)....

Congratulations, Jenny, for completing the first grade! Your Daddy and I are so proud of all that you have accomplished this year. You are quickly becoming a wonderful little lady! We are looking forward to all of the fun things we will do this summer! We love you to the moon and back!