Christmas 2007

Sofia opened presents on Christmas Eve with Aunt Cynthia and Uncle Jay, Grandma and Grandpa Lee, and us. It was a nice relaxing day, with Sofia enjoying her new Maclaren stroller (for use on such trips) and time with her Aunt, Uncle, Grandma and Grandpa.

With Aunt Cynthia and Uncle Jay


With Dad infront of the fireplace


Giving Grandpa kisses


Christmas Eve dessert - YUM!!


Enjoying Christmas Eve

Sofia rides her first pony

Sofia was able to take her first pony ride at Charlie and Leslie's house, neighbors of Grandma and Grandpa Lee's. Her pony ride consisted of me holding her while she sat in the saddle and looked around, but she enjoyed petting the pony after. Although she didn't crack a smile (thankfully she didn't cry either), we are sure she'll enjoy a pony ride more in the future!!

Sofia's first pony ride


Check out the cowboy boots!


Petting the pony

Landing at Grandma and Grandpa Lee's farm

We landed at Grandma and Grandpa Lee's farm after the smooth flight from Knoxville

Flying into Lee Farms.....


Sofia looking out at from inside the plane


With Grandpa for the first time since her birth!


With Grandma (aka the Baby Whisperer)


All of our clothes, baby things, toys, gifts, etc....

Our flight to Florida

We flew down to Grandma and Grandpa Lee's farm on 20 December for nearly two weeks of Christmas and New Year's vacation. The trip was relatively uneventful other than the massive amount of clothes, baby goodies, toys, gifts, car seat, etc that we needed to take with us. I was surprised we actually made it off the ground! We stopped for lunch in Knoxville, TN, where Sofia enjoyed her first high chair (or at least she did for a while). Here are some pictures from our trip!


Does the heater work? All bundled up after take-off.


Sofia in her "flying cap"


Looking out the window


Her first high chair


Post diaper change and much warmer

Sofia's first Christmas present

On Saturday 16 December, Sofia opened her first Christmas presents with Uncle Steve, Aunt Shirley, and Grandma and Grandpa Fryer. Her very first present was from Uncle Roger and Aunt Kathy and immediately became her favorite toy! She loves to hit the flowers so they play music and spent most of the evening playing with her new musical flowers! Unfortunately, Sofia has her first cold right now and has a runny nose and thick cough. But, despite her illness she has been in fairly good spirits. On Friday 15 December, Sofia had her four month doctor's appointment (although 21/2 weeks after her four month birthday) and she weighed in at 18 pounds and is 26 1/2 inches long! She's growing so quickly!

Sofia with her first Christmas presents (the big one is for CK)


Opening her very first Christmas present!


She loves her musical flowers!


A new lamb for Sofia


Sofia in Grandma's latest creation!

Grayden spends the evening with Sofia

On Wednesday 12 December, Grayden Pope came over to play with Sofia while his Dad, Joe took Grayden's Mom, Alice out to dinner to celebrate her birthday. Grayden and Sofia had a fun time together looking at each other and even held hands. Otherwise, Grayden enjoyed watching CK make dinner and hung out while we ate. He was such a good little boy and we can't wait to have him over again!

CK and Sofia, Grayden and I


Babies!


Holding hands


Grayden hangs out

Our first snow and a visit with Santa

On Wednesday December 5th, it snowed most of the day and stuck until Saturday morning. The city is so beautiful when it snows and everything is transformed. Sofia was sufficiently bundled up for the play group on Wednesday and some grocery shopping at Eastern Market and I think she liked the snow - although she'll probably enjoy it properly once she's a little older!

The pumpkins on our step


Our maple tree


The view from our front door on Wednesday morning


All bundled up for our walk


On Thursday night we went to a Christmas party near CK's work and Santa was mingling with the kids, so Sofia got to meet Santa for the first time. He was later taking pictures near the fireplace, but Sofia had fallen asleep.