Sophie's First Christmas

Christmas morning started rather early for us....5am, however Sophie slept the entire night for the first time ever..she must have thought Santa wouldn't come if she didn't.  She received her first tea set, picnic basket, and purse from Santa.

About 10 am we packed up and headed out to Aunt Becky and Uncle Eric's house to celebrate Christmas with Bob's family.

Here's Sophie with Aunt Becky...

Sophie with Grammy and Poppy...

Santa's Three Little Helpers

Austin 5, Sophie 2 months, and Aaron 1.5

(Note It's hard to get a picture of three kids together but individually we do pretty good)

Sophie's First Christmas Eve

Christmas Eve morning was just the three of us... we hung out playing, cooing, and smiling in the shirt her Uncle Michael and Lisa gave her that says best present ever..

Later in the afternoon was spent with Grandma and Grandpa at our house.  Sophie was full of smiles and was cooing up a storm.  We then went to our Christmas Eve Service at church where Sophie slept and then we returned home for dinner and headed to bed around 10 so Santa Claus could come.

Best Christmas Gift Ever...

                                                                                                Christmas 2009

Dear Sophie

This Christmas is your first of many and Mommy and Daddy want to tell you how special of a gift you are to us this year and every year. We are so very blessed to have each other and now you in our lives each day, your little smile lights up the room and you bring such joy and love to our hearts.  We savor each day as we watch you grow and learn new things and our wish for you this Christmas and always is that you be healthy and happy.

Love Always

XOXOXOX

Mommy and Daddy

Just Ducky....

With each passing day Sophie is growing and smiling more than ever at us. Her newest accomplishment is holding her head up when she is on her tummy.  

Her favorites recently during the day are loving to listen to Mommy read her books she is also looking more at the pictures. She also likes to be sung to..we've been singing Christmas songs.

At night when Daddy gets home from work they play on the floor and she bats at his nose, chin, and mouth..this is their game...she also enjoys a good cuddle with Daddy in the recliner before her bedtime bottle.   

Big Smiles for Grandpa

Over the last two weeks we have seen many smiles from our little Sophie...let me tell you when your child smiles at you and others it is just priceless...Grandpa was just thrilled that she was giving him the big grins..little does he know she thinks he's quite the comedian..funny how's she's got him figured out already :)

Sophie Snuggles with Ella-phant

Over the past few days Sophie has discovered her stuffed elephant...she really loves to coo and smile at her...we think it is because she has eyes...so Daddy thought she needed a name.. Ella-Phant.  She loves her Ella-Phant so much that she held onto her while she took her afternoon nap.