Snow Day!

We got a foot of snow last night and since Sophie got a new snow suit for Christmas we decided to venutre out (well, venture outside the front door at least). While Dave shoveled the street, we did some exploring along the street.

Sophie didn't move too much - just sat there and took it all in. I'm not sure what she was thinking, but "I'm cold" might have been in there.

Our street

Removal of the Tail

Well, it's about that time. The tail had a good run, but to begin 2011 we decided that instead of being business in the front and a party in the back, we'd be business all the way around. Tail, you'll be remembered fondly.

The before shot

 The CUT

And the after shot (she probably never even knew it was there)

We're walking!

It's been a step here and a step there - but she's finally getting the hang of it. When Benson isn't knocking her over she's actually getting in a good 5-7 steps. Here's a short video. And here's another from just a day later. She's gettin' good!

Happy New Year!

New Year's Eve we spent with our friends, Rebecca and John, and New Year's Day we relaxed at home. What a good start to 2011! (Thanks Auntie Aleen for this cute New Year's outfit!)

Merry Christmas!

This year we spent Christmas in New Jersey with the Sharps. We got to see a lot of family - and Sophie got a second round of presents (lucky baby!). 

 Here we are Christmas morning

 Sophie with her cousin Zoe (we really need to work on that smiling on demand thing...)

The day after Christmas Mayslanding, NJ got 18 inches of snow. We didn't venture out in it, but rather gazed on from the warmth of the house. 

An Early Christmas and The First Steps!

Nana, Pap Pap and Becky came up this weekend to celebrate an early Christmas. Sophie got everything that she asked Santa for (he can understand her language) as well as quite a few other things. She also took her first two steps! Aunt Becky is happy to say that they were toward her. Videos to follow.

She tasted each and every box. This one looks like it was especially good.

 Reading among the goods.

Sophie and Aunt Becky at Brad and Joan's annual tree decorating party.  Very color coordinated.

9 Month Check-up

On Friday Soph had her 9 month doctor's visit. We found out she weighs 20.14 lbs, which still puts her in the 90% area for weight. We were also given the go ahead to try and introduce some soy back into her diet to see if she can tolerate it now. Fingers crossed she's outgrown her colitis issues.

Later that night she spend some quality time reading with dad...