I thought we left the white stuff behind?!?!...

Well much to my dismay, it snowed a little over a week ago.  Of course, now being a "southerner" I was not too thrilled (but Sophia sure had fun!).  As school principles panicked, businesses shut down and grocery stores were packed with crazed hillbillies, I enjoyed a warm cup of cocoa and a small backyard adventure with one enthusiastic two year old.  

                                       

Oh Buuuumpa....

So my little munchkin has now fully surpassed all of my wildest dreams. She eats WHATEVER I put in front of her chubby little face. I should say, rather, that she attacks and devours all foods...haha I am thrilled beyond belief that the Lord has rewarded my struggles with picky little princess Sophia and given me a child of great ease and flexibility (in the food department at least!!) Here are a few pictures of bumpa chowing down. (And just to give you a sample of her new eating habits, today in total she ate all of the following...)

Cheerios
Half a Bagel
Banana slices
Puffs
Veggie Cheese Doodles
5 Mini Meat and Veggie Raviolis
1 1/2 Chicken Nuggets
Chicken and Stars Gerber Graduate soup
Half a Pancake
AND 4 bottles totaling 12 oz of whole milk and 12 oz of formula
(at least that is all I can remember...)

GOOOOODNESS CHILD! :)

A New Addition...

Just a quick note to announce that I have started another blog. A more personal blog. THIS one here is dedicated to my girls and family life in general. So for all those who would like to keep tabs on ME (in a different capacity I suppose) than feel free to visit and follow along with the OTHER one also. The link is www.aprayerandapromise.blogspot.com. You can also simply access it if you click on the image of Brian and I to the right of this page. If you want to return to this page, just click on the image of me in the other blog.

My Little Picasso...

It was a cold, dreary, rainy day...what to do while stuck inside with a bored 2 year old??  Well, thankfully, Auntie Angela bought Sophia a very special paint set that provided at least an hours worth of entertainment. It's a wonderful no mess creation that no mom should go without.  The paints are clear and only show up in color on the special paper provided.  Sure she can still make a gooey mess on the table, chairs or whatever else her paint brush comes in contact with (including her face...which she was so kind to explore) BUT at least it just wipes away in one easy step.  It really was a perfect gift.  Sophia is becoming quite a little artist.  We started putting up her work on the pantry door.  Every time she goes to get a snack she points up and smiles with such pride :)  Love you big girlie xoxo

Oh the Wonder...

Sophia immensely enjoyed all of her gifts (which were lavished upon her in large quantity...haha)  Brian and I only bought her THREE things and her toy room is filled to capacity!!  Meme and Auntie Angela bought her some of the most adorable little girl dream toys that I have ever seen (included the above dress up shoes!!).  Much more than either of us could have imagined.  Auntie Lia bought her some treasured monkey slippies (which she insists on wearing almost every morning).  Aaand Nana and Papa furnished her with many more things along with princess dresses to top it all off.  Thank you to everyone who loves and adores our littles as much as we do.  We are eternally grateful!!