6 Months and Weekend Away!

A week ago today Sophia turned 6 months. It's hard to believe because it still feels in so many ways like she was just born. Yet when I look back at early pictures I realize just how much she has changed and grown already. She's so fun and has a real personality now and I just think she's the cutest thing ever! Her 6-month stats:

14lb, 7oz (25% percentile)
26.5" long (75% percentile)

So we've got a long and lean little lady on our hands. I was a little worried about her weight but the dr assured me more than once that she is perfectly healthy and there wasn't anything to worry about. We're starting to run into clothing issues with the waist being too big (in 6-9 month clothes) but the length being too short (in 3-6 month clothes)... not sure what we're going to do about that!


Last week we also tried feeding Sophia cereal for the first time. Baby girl was NOT impressed!



After her 6 month appointment Thursday we packed ourselves up and headed to Pittsburgh for the weekend. Since the winter weather seems to be behind us we finally took our first road trip and, although it was overwhelming at times when she'd cry and I couldn't pick her up, Sophia did really good. We visited with tons of family and friends, many that had never met our little sweetheart, and had a blast. I was especially impressed at how well Sophia did at my grandparents house with literally about 40+ people surrounding her at all times and passing her around. We were also so thrilled to finally meet sweet Cori and celebrate her first birthday as well! Some pictures from the weekend...

Sophia and her big cousin (by 2 months anyway)
Sitting with great-grandma...

And with great-grandpa...

Hanging out with Uncle Dan...

And with her godmom Ame

Pictures!

A few pictures, as promised. Sophia loves playing with her tongue and smacking her lips this days. The girl cracks me up!
Hanging out after tummy time with mommy...

Mothers Day on our way out to brunch. Her dress says "mommy's little angel" and thats just what she is! :)

As always, daddy had to get in on the action. My two favorite people...

Mother's Day

I can't help but reflect on how much life has changed in one (very short) year. Shortly before mother's day last year we received the news that we were finally expecting a baby. It was a dream come true and I was floating on cloud 9 even though we were still early in the pregnancy and understandably worried about what the coming months would bring. This year I was able to celebrate with my two favorite people in the world without worry or fear. This mother's day was amazing. Mike took us to brunch, we went shopping for flowers and just spent the day as a family enjoying each other's company. Sophia has brought so much happiness and joy to our lives. Being a mommy is the most rewarding and challenging and amazing role I've ever had and I can't wait to see what the future with our little angel will bring.

I think we got a couple of cute pics earlier today, I'll upload them shortly!