Sophie's 2nd Birthday

It's hard to believe how quickly a year goes by. Our little baby is not a baby anymore. She is a little girl who wants to be big like her brother and sister. She wants to dress herself, wear "unners" (unders), ride a big bike, go everywhere they go. . . . You got the picture. Soph is very strong-willed and knows what she wants. She has discovered Elmo and the Little Einsteins and enjoys laying in our bed watching "Elmo's World" while I get ready in the mornings. She loves to give kisses, read in bed, and play with T and Anna. She is still a little shy and quiet in public, but at home she is all personality. She is warming up, however, to friends and family, and they are beginning to see the real Soph--and cute she is!! Mel took the day off for her birthday, so while the rest of us were off at school, Mel and Soph ran some errands and went to the aquarium together. She had a good day!!!

Opening presents



The oh, so lovely cake. I took Soph to the store to pick out plates, and she wanted the "bug," so I decided I could manage a bug cake as well. It was a good effort at least.
We had no idea what to get this 3rd child for her birthday--we have too many toys already. Mel decided she should have a Build-a-Bear, so we gave her an empty animal and an outfit, but you can be sure when we got to the store she chose her own dog and outfit--and Papa let her have whatever she picked up!! She was a little scared of the stuffing machine, but once her dog was in her hands, she was as pleased as she could be!

Of course, the brother and sister got to join in on the party and show Sophie how it is done.

Blowing out candles.
Eating cake.