Week 19: Tripoding & First Family Vacation

On Monday, we went to baby and me yoga and had a playdate at Melanie's house with Janelle and the babies.











On Tuesday, Kerrie, Sophia and I visited Shawn's new baby, Alexander George, born on father's day.. what a cutie!

We had baby gymnastics on Wed with Amy and Janelle - although it was fun for a day, we decided to try it again when the babies are older. We learned how to do a forward roll and blow bubbles on the babies, which we can do at home now!


















This week Sophia learned to tripod - sit for a few seconds with her hands supporting her.




Sophia waving hi.

Happy Fourth of July! We celebrated the holiday at a party at Jen and Ken's house.












Another baby was at the party and she is 6 months old. The mommies had been pregnant together at the last halloween party.



I met up with Amy and Janelle for the parade on Saturday before leaving for Mohonk. The parade was not all that exciting, but it was fun to get together...







Hello Great Grandma Ginny! Sophia met her for the first time on Sat. at our family vacation to Mohonk Mountain.

Sophia had a friend, James, on vacation exactly one month older.









Sophie boo remembers her cozy blanket when her Daddy used to burrito wrap her up!




















Sophia is happy because this week we took a break from sleep training and allowed her to stay up late and go down already asleep to avoid crying in the hotel. Will the party girl ever get back to her 7pm bedtime?

We took Sophia up the mountain to the tower- what a good hike that was! Here are some family portraits - Grandma, Aunt Kristin and her boyfriend Rene.










All the Great Grandchildren together with Great Grandma Ginny and Bill.










Caitlin, Ryan, Michael, Julie, Kelsi and Kara. Everyone's eyes are open!







Everyone watching as Billy is dialed in via internet from Vietnam to wish Bill a happy 85th birthday. And Happy Birthday to Denny as well!

Week 18: Happy 4 months and first overnight trip

Grandpa Rich and Babbie stopped by to visit on their way to the airport Monday - thanks for making the long trip all this way to visit with Sophia on her special day!










After our family left, we stayed home and had a few friends over to play- Casey and Rylee, Jenn and Dean & Aiden and Melanie and Ryan. Look how happy Sophia is to see her friends!















Tuesday was the last Bethel mom's group meeting. We brought leftovers from the baptism party to the potluck lunch, but we still had a ton of food left to eat that week. Sophia was happy to play with her friends, even though she lost a shoe.

Happy 4 months to Sophia and 60 years to my Dad!
We celebrated at Aunt MaryAnn's pool and played on the surboard. Sophia had a bit of a melt down after getting out -- was it the scary duck or just too cold outside? We will have to go back on a warmer day and see.








On Thursday we stayed home and played and got ready for our trip to NJ the next day. Sophia is starting to like sitting in her chair!











On Friday, we stopped by Nick's office before heading to his friend Erin's house in NJ. That will be our last trip to his office in Briarcliff as he is leaving the company to go work at the FASB!










Here is Erin and Sophia during our first overnight visit. Sophia tried out Jack's jumparoo and the kids flirted a bit on the couch.














We have a Star Wars family! The adults watched Empire Strikes Back while the kids slept-- although Sophia must have wanted to watch the movie because it took her over an hour to fall asleep and she kept waking every few hrs. Sleep continues to be a challenge at home as well -- she stopped sleeping through the night and gets up at least once to eat now. If only she would take a bottle, I could "tank" her up before bed!



Thanks to Erin, Scott and Jack for having us over - we had a great time!








On our way home from NJ, we stopped at Squires for their famous burger.. I understand now why Nick goes there all the time!











Happy First birthday Ayden! Sophia flirted with 3-month old Michael at the birthday party, but he was playing hard to get and kept rolling away!

Week 17: Baptism and First swim

We went to a baby massage class on Tuesday and Sophia really liked it, especially massaging her back in this position.








On Wed. Sophia had her 4 month shots. She cried much less than at her 2 month shots and a lot less than when it is time to go to sleep at night!






On Thursday, we stayed home and played after pilates and shopping for Sophia's Christening gown.


















Friday's playgroup was at Ana's house. Sophia had her first swim in a pool. She didn't love it, but didn't hate it either.

















Grandpa Rich came to visit this weekend for the baptism-- all the way from the UK where he is doing some consulting work. His girlfriend Babbie was here as well. She is an OB nurse and has 6 kids, so it was great to talk babies with Babbie.











Happy Christening sweet baby Sophia!
On Sunday morning, we got ready for the baptism and Nick was a little phaclempt when he saw her in her all dressed in white for her first of many special occassions.

Sophia's godparents are John and Johanna, from our old church in Mamaroneck. Their son, Paul, is our godson, so him and Sophia are godsiblings!



















It was a great day of celebration with many friends and family. Luckily we had a tent up to keep out of the rain. The food and cake was done by Nick's cousin Annmarie- so good!