Sophia in Blue

I know, I know, as of late it appears that I have nothing to talk about other than Sophia, but this is, after all, a family blog. The truth of it is, she does consume the largest majority of my day and the other two spend their day in a school uniform.

I love this photo because it looks like Sophia does. Photographing a newborn awake is tricky because when you can actually get them to look right at you, the photo doesn't quite represent what they actually look like. Take the last two pictures that I have posted for example. Both are comical in their own way, but don't really 'represent' her. However, I love this photo because this is my Sophia. her eyes, her lips and her coloring. I would also like to add the her second chin is coming alive rather quickly. She and Abe were born with a flap of skin under their chin just waiting for a little bit of baby fat. :)

We All Have Bad Hair Days

Look how much she has grown in 3 weeks! When we came home from the hospital, I posted this photo of Sophia. Take note of the distance between the top of her head and the top of the stationary head support as compared to now.

I am not a fan of the baby fro, so I have tried a variety of products to keep it down. I even once resorted to crusty gel, but some days, like this one, nothing works once it dries. It is okay sweet Sophia, my hair has a mind of it's own too!

Sleeping Like a Baby

(Mom, do you have the picture of me like this?)

Whatcha Lookin' At?

But something I said soon after made her genuinely make eye contact and smile.

Our New Blue

Now all we need is a few thousand gallons of water, some chlorine and a few more sunny days to heat it up!

(As we began to fill the pool today, the gardener and I removed the red flowers along the back wall and replanted the good ones to the right of the pool in preparation for a few more tomato plants and green beans. We also removed the eye sore --a.k.a. rosemary bush -- next to the fence to make room for watermelon and the other tree on the inside of the fence. This patch is now looking forward to next Thursday when it will house a lemon tree.  There is more change in the works, but this was enough for today.  Sophia needed attention. More pics to follow.)

Palin on SNL

Great Book

Now I am looking forward to this movie... (hopefully it is as well done as the book.) It certainly has an All-Star cast.


I just read this for the first time a couple of months ago based on Alicia's recommendation. I had no idea it was being made into a movie until today an now I don't have long to wait!

Happy Birthday Mom

..and 50 years young!

Two Weeks

This has been the fastest two weeks I can recall in recent history. We have been so busy, with little to report. We are just a family of 5 now and it requires a lot more of my time. Unfortunately, my attempts a taking pictures of Sophia have failed miserably. However due to high demand, here are a few more pictures of our family from the last 10 days.

She was so content outside in this soft blanket in the Moses basket.

My Big Helper

"Ah-Choo"

Our First Walk

El Indio celebrating Dia de la Raza

Planting a small garden

Wide Awake

She obviously has a nearly 3-year-old big sister

Could we have another talker?

Personalized Gifts

Check out these unique family trees at Leaves of Legacy Gifts. My sister-in-laws have just opened this new Etsy shop just in time for the holidays!

Whoo Hoo!

After 8 days, 25 down and 25 to go!

Our Little Angel

Coming Home with Sophia