Adventures at the Zoo!

   Yesterday Colton, Sophie, & I embarked on our first (of probably many to come) trips to the zoo!
   I am so happy that Sophie had so much fun and enjoyed looking at all the animals. (I mean I am pretty sure she enjoyed looking at the trees & sky more but still!) During lunch time we were visited by a peacock & it got REALLY close! She was so intrigued! I couldn't get her to sit down until the peacock finally went away. Sophie also had an awesome experience with a friendly baboon! She kept giggling because he was right up against the glass so she was able to sit right next to his face & he kept opening his mouth for her.
   On our way out we stopped in the gift shop & bought Sophie two stuffed animals! A panda (her favorite) & a monkey!
   Overall we really enjoyed ourselves and cannot wait to return once Sophie is walking so she can have even MORE fun!

Finally realizing my camera has a timer on it.

Another Family Photo Op.

Sophie being excited.

Sophie laughing at the Baboon

Daddy pointing out an animal to Sophie.

Sophie meeting a Peacock during lunch.

AND She is out.

Where is the time going?

Six Month Photo Shoot

Has it really been over four months since my last update? Sophie recently turned 8 months old and I still do not believe it. It feels like just yesterday I was meeting her for the very first time.

What all has happened during all this time? When Sophie was 4 months old she started sitting up unsupported but still had lots of trouble and was very wobbly. She didn't fully master it till the end of 5 months old right before she was 6 months. She started saying "Momma" but I don't think she has made the connection that I am Mom. We are working on Daddy and Bye-Bye. She is very vocal and loves other kids. At 7 months old she pulled herself to a standing position for the first time while I was FaceTiming with Grandma. I loved that we got to share that moment being so far away! Sophie now loves to pull herself to a standing position at any chance she gets. She even loves to play in her crib by standing and looking at herself in the mirror instead of napping. She has been crawling like crazy! It's not a perfectly mastered crawl but it certainly gets her places! She loves to climb all over Colton & I while we sit on the couch. No teeth yet, but I am sure they will come soon! Sophie started eating baby food at 6 months and loves peaches & carrots! They are her favorites by far. She also loves pizza crust, wontons, and french fries! Sophie loves Kung-Fu Panda. Anytime she sees that panda she gets a big smile her cute little face! It is adorable!

Being a mother has brought me joy more than I ever thought was even possible.

Standing for the FIRST time.