Finally...

Hello everyone- I apologize as these pictures are LONG overdue! Sophia will be 21 weeks this Thursday, February 19th. I love watching her as she develops new skills, almost on a daily basis. It also makes me kind of sad how quickly she's growing since she's going to be our only baby. Her newest thing is to roll over from her back to her stomach, and then scream at us because she HATES being on her stomach, but for some reason won't roll back over herself (even though she knows how to). She really is such a happy baby. She hardly ever fusses, usually only when she's hungry or tired. I hope that she keeps this wonderful disposition throughout the dreaded teenage years. One big and wonderful thing (for Steven and I) is she's finally sleeping better. Typically 8-11 hours through the night! Sleep has made me a much better mommy and wife. Thank you to all my friends and family for listening to me whine about it the past 4 months.
Here are some pictures that Beth and Lisa took over the past couple of weeks.
We have a bunch of pictures that we've taken over the past 6 weeks as well, and will get those posted soon. We captured some good moments of her trying butternut squash, and carrots for the first time.

Renee bought these fairy jammies for her in May when we found out we were having a girl. They finally fit her.

Our little thumb sucker-

Everything is starting to go in her mouth-

Lisa took these pictures the beginning of Feb. of Sophia in the tutu my mom purchased for her before she was born. She looks so cute and rolly.

Lisa took these pictures at the end of January. My mom bought her this cute retro dress-

Lisa kissing on Sophia.

Nana and Beth came for a visit in the middle of January. They brought Sophia a Raggedy Ann doll. She's talks non-stop to Raggedy, it cracks us up. We esp. love the first picture, she looks so pensive.

Thanks for this cute outfit as well, Marcy.

Thank you, Marcy for the cute polka dot outfit.

Sheila's first visit - Daddy's birthday

Sheila is currently teaching in Norway. She came back to the States for Christmas. Her family was kind enough to share her during the short break. She came in on New Years Eve day. It was her first time meeting Sophia. It was a very special day for me...a great way to bring in the new year.

One of Sheila's greatest passions is reading. She read to the baby every day while she was here.

Terry snapped this one. How cute is she sucking her thumb?!

Getting bundled up to go out in the cold.

I threw a small party for Steven's 38th birthday. Here are some pictures of our fun dinner-

Cute picture of Heather, Molly, & Sheila

Sophia's B.F.F., and my Guardian Angels-Terry, & Dave

Jer & Mom

Look, Grandma actually shared w/ Aunt Heather...

...and Uncle Jeremy!!

Christmas

We had such a wonderful Christmas. It was so fun to celebrate it with our 3 month old baby, and my side of the family. Next year Nana Bacon is going to be here for Christmas. We're already looking forward to it. Here are some pictures of Christmas, and the weeks leading up to the big day.


In one of her Christmas outfits, about to go shopping with Terry, and me.

Sound asleep in her piggy jammies Aunt Heather gave her.

Reagan gets a little jealous sometimes

In her cute B'Jolly jammies that Shana gave her-
It's such a cute picture of Reagan and Sophia looking at each other. I wish I got a better shot of her face.

In her pretty dress on Christmas Eve

Talking to Aunt Lisa, at Grandma's house

Looking like an angel

How cool is this bouncy seat that Nonnie gave her?

She corked off in Auntie Kelly's arms while mommy opened her gifts from Gigi, Grandpa, and Nonnie

Helping daddy open Nana Bacon's gift

Looking at Nana's gift. She looks like she's saying "oohh, how pretty".

One of my new cute dresses from Gigi and Grandpa