Bye Bye Candice

Well, in just a few weeks Sophie will be starting preschool at Greene Towne School and that means that Candice won't be taking care of her anymore. We're sad to see her go, but so thankful for what a big part of Sophie's life she's been. We'll miss you Candice!

Sophie the Swimmer

Sophie recently started swim lessons. She goes to the local YMCA on Saturday mornings. At the first lesson she was a little nervous and hung on to Dave, but since then she's been a little fish. She really loves being in the water and kicks and splashes around.

Getting our instructions from the teacher.

Sophie's First Regatta

This past weekend we did a regatta from Avalon to Cape May. Kathy and the Daves did the actual sailing, while Sophie and I did more of the lounging and taking in the sights. All in all, everyone had a great time. 

Sailor Sophia

Dave and his little sailor

Future crew for sure

Spoon Please

Sophie is starting to get the hang of feeding herself with a spoon. The food doesn't always make it successfully into her mouth - but she's getting there. Which frees up our hands to do other things. Ah... independence (sort of).

She's really into spinach right now. Not sure how long it'll last, but we're enjoying it while we can.

Very proud of herself.

4th of July

Sophie and I spend Fourth of July weekend in Ocean City again this year. The Coughlins and Rainers got an amazing house, and we also celebrated Doug's 50th birthday! 

My cousin Holly and her son, Cameron, came to visit a few days before the 4th. Here Carly was entertaining them with Wheels on the Bus. A Sophie favorite. 

 Becky, Sophie & me

 Carley and Quinn playing with Sophie in the water. She loved the water and the sand. 

 Sophie's first bike ride! 

Me, Julie & Vicki

 Sophie digging in the sand. She loved it. And it got everywhere. 

The family picture for Doug's 50th birthday in the infamous "Wicked Hardcore" shirts. 

Animal Noises

Sophie is starting to talk a ton - although we can't understand most of it. She does love her animal sounds though. She has cow and cat down pat. Dog is a little harder.

Visit to Va

This weekend Sophie and I took a quick trip down to Va. We flew in on Friday and out on Sunday and in between got to visit with family and friends. Mom and dad set up a little pool in the backyard, and Sophie had a blast splashing around in it (in the nude because I forgot her bathing suit, oops).

What you can't see in this pictures is that Sophie is watching Kaylee and Parker play in the pool. She just couldn't quite hang with the big kids, but really, really wanted to. Next year. 

 Mom and Kaylee rolling around in the grass

Sophie & Lexi. Shortly after this picture they officially became "spit sisters" by passing a pacifier back and forth. It was very civil actually - if not a little gross. 

Sophie getting a hug from Parker

Me & Aleen