Disney Spring Break 2009

We made yet another trip down to Orlando, Florida. This time we stayed at Disney's All-Star Music resort. We had a whole week to really take our time and see all of the parks and visit/eat at some really cool restaurants. On Monday we went to Magic Kingdom all day with rest breaks here and there for me. The sun got so hot by mid-day that we ended up having to coat Sophia's little body with a face-stick sunscreen. It worked, however Josh and I got a bit of a sunburn. On Tuesday we went to Animal Kingdom where Sophia got to ride her first "big kid" ride. It was a large raft ride that took you through a river and down a few little hills. Josh and I aren't crazy about water rides but since she was tall enough we felt obligated to ride. On Wednesday we split the day in half at Epcot, future world in the morning and the world showcase in the evening. Thursday we slept in a little and did some pool time. I think sophs liked this just as well as anything else, and it was nice to spend some time relaxing. Sophia has really become a water-bug. This summer we intend to get her into swimming lessons. Anyhow, back on track. On Friday, our last day, we went to Hollywood Studios. It rained so hard in the morning but that didn't stop us, we had our ponchos (or as sophia called them, our "nachos"). We had to wake up early on Saturday to catch our flight back home, where sophia talked for two hours non-stop to the poor lady sitting next to her. We had such a great time and look forward to our next trip.....Probably wont be for a year and a half or so though....Until next time......

Happy 3rd Birthday Sophia

I can hardly believe that 3 years have gone by since that long long long evening in the hospital waiting for her arrival. But look at her now! Three years old with an opinion. I am not sure where she gets that from. ;) Sophia celebrated her 3rd birthday with her family and friends at Wrights Fundamental Gymnastic center. She had an absolute ball and has been talking about it ever since. She refers to gymnastics as "snacks-snack". I haven't started correcting her yet. It is just toooo cute. She loved playing with all of her cousins and classmates from school. Until next time........

Valentine's Day

Sophia was so excited to celebrate her Valentine's Day with a party at school. With a little help from mom she mad a princess valentine with a bag of goodies for each of her classmates. That same weekend, Sophia also got to hang out with Libby and JJ and had a blast. Although she did manage to give Libby a bloody nose on accident. (Ouch!) We are looking forward to celebrating Sophia's 3rd birthday with a fun filled gymnastics party next weekend. Woo Hooo! Until next time.....

Christmas Celebration Part 2

A bit delayed, but I wanted to make sure we talked about our whole Christmas celebration. A few weeks after Christmas we traveled to Madison to visit with my side of the family. Sophia got to hang out with all of her cousins at mama Pam's house. Sophia was so excited about her battery four wheeler. I will add that the battery four wheeler WILL be the only four wheeler she will ever ride..EVER! Sophia played at Aunt Kami's house and managed to completed tear apart their toy room. Sorry Kami. A lot has been going on lately with us. Josh is in the midst of his basketball season, and I have been trying to prepare for Sophia's birthday and her Valentine celebration at school. I should lie and say that I have been working endlessly to clean my house top to bottom, however that would be a complete lie. We are struggling in that department. Until next time.........

Christmas Celebration Part 1

Sophia had a wonderful Christmas. Santa Claus must have thought she was a very good girl. The Sunday before Christmas we went to the zoo with Kami, Mark, Gracie and Landon. While we were there sophia mailed her letter to Santa.


On Christmas day we celebrated at our house early in the morning. Santa left Sophia a big train set and lots of princess gear. After breakfast we got in the car and headed to Boo and Papi's house. Sophia had such a great time hanging out with her uncles, however I must say that it was very hard getting on Sophia for being ornery when her uncles were just as bad if not worse. We played a game of football in the snow, and I found out that I am out of shape. Sophia made cookies and ate lots and lots of popsicles. We visited with Aunt Celeste and Grandpa Thomson as well as Aunt Ellen and her family. Until next time.....

Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas everyone. Sophia is definitely getting excited about Santa's visit. She has asked for princesses, ariel jammies, choo choo train, and of course "candies". Her school celebrated Christmas with a party themed "Christmas around The World". Sophia got to taste food from different cultures and make arts and crafts. Until next time....

State Champions!

Sophia has had such a super busy month. Thanksgiving was great. We spent a few days down in Madison. Sophia got to spend some time with her cousins Gracie, Landon, Addison, and Lincoln. She spent all of Thanksgiving evening and dinner dressed up like Ariel because "I like Ariel". Those are Sophia's words. I have been getting a lot of those answers from her when i ask why she did something "cause I like to". Saturday after Thanksgiving was our all time busiest day of the year so far. We woke up in Madison, drove to Edinburgh to pick up a couple of Christmas gifts, headed to our house in Greenwood to change clothes, took Sophia to her first "friend" birthday party at the gymnastic center, met some friends for pizza, and then headed to the football state finals....Whew! What a day. Fortunately for us, The Center Grove Trojans won the state title game. "6 Minutes, 22 points, 1 Championship"... A great finish to a busy day. Until next time.......

Halloween

Sophia got all dressed up in her Snow White costume last night to trick or treat around the neighborhood. She had so much fun going house to house with Riley and Brody. Last night we asked her what she wanted to be when she grew up and she told Josh and I that she wanted to be a doctor. When asked a doctor of what? She quickly answered "candy!". A doctor of candy. Sounds like a good career to me. Trick or treat! Until next time.........

Disney World 2008

What a trip! We visited four parks in 5 days: Animal Kingdom, Magic Kingdom, Epcot, and Hollywood Studios. Sophia got to see Mickey Mouse and his friends as well as all of the princesses. She also got to play in the kiddie pool at Pop Century nearly everyday. Sophia rode her first roller coaster at the Magic Kingdom, and might i say it was pretty fast and I most definitely had a death grip on her. She also went on her first safari at Animal Kingdom and saw elephants, zebras, and alligators. Also at Animal Kindom, we won Mickey Mouse ears as part of the year of a million dreams. We had such a great time. I think Josh, myself and Sophia went to bed by nine every night just from pure exhaustion. Until next time.......

Class Picture 2008

Sophia took her class picture a few weeks ago and it most definitely captured her true spirit. See if you can pick Sophia out of the class. Hint: She is the blonde in the middle with the cheesey smile. Such a funny girl! Until next time.........

Summer's End

Sophia had a fun filled summer with camp, swimming, vacation, the zoo, and playing outside. We are all now enjoying the cooler days and of course "football season" (well, Josh and Sophia anyways). I remember only a couple of months ago putting Sophs on her tricycle and her not being able to even reach the pedals. Just yesterday I watched as she climbed on and started pedaling herself right down the sidewalk. When did her legs grow two inches? We are so excited about our upcoming trip to Disney World and Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Celebration. Sophia has memorized the names of nearly all of the princesses and characters. However, as of late she has become super scared of fireworks so the evening festivities at Disney World may have to be missed. Until next time.....

First Hair Cut

I took Sophia in for her first hair cut on Friday. She did so well. I explaned to her that she needed to get a big girl hair cut for school. She even gave me a few princess smiles. Until next time......

Welcome to the family

I'm a bit delayed in this announcement, although I am sure most everyone knows...My mom got married in Key West, FL early June and held her reception at Belterra Ballroom on June 28, 2008...We are so excited to welcome Dale to the family....Wishing both of you many great years together!!

8-8-08

Last weekend we traveled to Michigan to visit with Josh's family and to celebrate mama Holt's 80th birthday. Sophia got to go to the waterpark and have a picnic with Boo,Papi,Kyle, Josh and I...Although the weather was beautiful, the water temperature was freezing!!! Sophia also got to visit Mama Holt, Aunt Vicki, Mickey,Joanne and Phill..We took a boat ride on Duck lake with Uncle Mike, Matthew, Kami, Mark, Gracie, and Landon....Sophia loved it..Sophia has learned a new song and now loves to sing and perform "Take me out to the ball game" and adds "get runs..." at the very end....Car rides seem to be getting easier, with less and less meltdowns..Thank goodness...Until next time....

Hilton Head, SC 2008

Hilton Head, SC 2008

We just returned from our vacation at Hilton Head, SC. We had a great time. Sophia loved hanging out with her cousins Gracie, Landon, Addie, and Lincoln. She swam in the pool and got her feet in the ocean. She even saw dolphins on our last day at the beach. Sophia collected seashells and sand dollars, and even got to take glow sticks down to the beach after it got dark. More than anything, Sophia seemed to enjoy popsicles the most. I think she had alomst 5 every single day.