After a rough start to the school year, we decided it best that mommy stay home more with our girl. I'm so looking forward to more time with her - missed her so much! I plan to substitute teach 1-2 days a week, along with some tutoring jobs...She'll go to daycare 2 days a week...the other 3 days WE PLAY ! !





















Great day at the pumpkin patch!
Love to all...

Fun Summer Pictures

Sophie continues to blossom..right into the "typical 2 year old". Our little angel can throw quite the tantrum! Yesterday, she had a little time out in her room and when I peaked in on all the screaming...she looked like a piece of bacon just sizzling away! Later, turned right back into our perfect angel!

She'll be 3 in December and is almost "potty trained". We're so proud..never dreamed I'd talk about poopin so much! She is incredibly independent, often saying "I go first!" which means she wants to try it herself, but, golly, if she has any trouble doing whatever it is, the next thing we hear, VERY LOUDLY, is "I need HELP!" Not much patience exhibited yet...

She became "my little tumor" over the summer...mommy's little girl, for sure. So starting school...TOMORROW...will be difficult for both of us :(

Enjoy the pics....


I am a Princess!


Hiding in Ava's doll cradle


Gorgeous Girl!


Loves the Hello Kitty backpack!


And the poodle from my dear friend Judy!


Took swimming lessons this summer - did GREAT!


At Crescent Beach Condo


Beautiful rocks on the beach


The wind howled through the rocks


Ava's a little momma..check out the rest at the park..

















Swimming with Laynie...she misses her..


Sharing Sgetti


I can mark this off my list of things to do with my daughter...


View coming into the campground from scalloping


We're on the boat up to 6 hours a day..she did great!


Took naps with the girls..


And was fascinated with the scallops


Not a bit afraid to hold 'em


Back every year at our favorite dance spot


Check out her dancing...she loved it!














Blessed with a great vacation...great family...

Love to all,

Summer Break Coming to an End

Where did the time go?! It's been 4 months since my last confession...uh, I mean last post. Sophie and I look at her "Sophie Shows" / short videos every now and then and I thought I'd try putting a few of our favorites on the blog. Enjoy and I'll update pics soon, too...hopefully!


12/30/07 First Steps!!!!


02/03/08 Squeeeky Shoes


02/26/08 First Day of School


05/20/08 Hiding...I could watch her all day!


08/02/08 Helping Mommy...sort of...


08/06/08 Workin with Jack


10/06/08 Spaghetti and Prayers


12/13/08 Giggling with Ava


01/10/09 Trick Riding


06/04/09 Balancing Act

Love to All...

What a blessed day...

Practiced hunting eggs during spring break so she'd be all ready for the big day. Turned out we hunted eggs all weekend and had great fun with all our family!


She busted her lip on the playground a week before Easter..


Practicing in the backyard.


The first real hunt..let me at 'em!


Easter with Jack and Ava!


Baskets make funny hats!


Beautiful daughter and beautiful niece, Janell..


Big brother Corey and CJ :)


The Boys..checkin out their eggs..tasting their eggs!!


Sophie finds a Nemo egg!


Brother and sisters....ahhh...


Having fun with CJ and bubbles!!

Much love to all!