Big Time!

Since my last post things have been looking up around here!  I feel bad for complaining so now I have to redeem myself and show you all how happy Sofia is most of the time.  I really do feel so blessed to have a happy and healthy little girl and even though some days are rough (for both of us) the good overcomes!  I pray for patience and a positive attitude every night and morning because as we all know, mind over matter, and 99% of the time the attitude we have determines our day!  So, here's to looking on the bright side!!!!

We have been so busy!  We are constantly meeting up with friends or family and I love it.  Also, Sofia is now "cruising" and taking steps and I am all for celebrating her independence!  It's wonderful to take her places to play and watch her interact with other littles.  On the flip side, independence brings on bumps, falls, and bruises :(  Note the evidence below...

Smiles before the fall...

Nose red and swollen after.  This is what happens when riding a purple hippo.

 

 Riding in any kind of car or thing with a steering wheel is one of her obsessions lately!  She was playing through being really, really sleepy this day.  Can't you tell???

 We recently spent the day at my sister's house (Patsy) with her and her three girls Emme, Rayley, and Maggie.  They all love getting to spend time together and Patsy and I get to have adult conversations and talk about fun things like paint colors and decorating!  Exciting, I know ;)  They are adding on to their existing carriage house and it is absolutely beautiful!  My brother in law, Jeff, can build pretty much anything.
Sofia and Maggie were way more interested in pushing each other around than talking about decorating!  It was a great day!

Sofia and Maggie

Sofia and Rayley 

The view of their home from the outside.  Such a peaceful retreat.

All four girls

We spent the afternoon out at Arrington Vineyards recently as well.  We met up with my friend Rebecca and her husband Diego and daughter Ella Grace.  I worked with her at VCH and we have stayed friends ever since.  AV was having a benefit day for children's hospital and we were so excited to be a part of it!  The afternoon was beautiful and the company even better!  Sofia loved all of it too except for Champ.  She wasn't having him!

The couple behind J.R. and Sofia crack me up in this picture!  I think they had a few too many bottles of wine ;)

Eating a healthy lunch!

We had a girls only afternoon in Edgehill by Vanderbilt.  Gelato is Sofia's favorite!  She does so good feeding herself!

After our day in Nashville we visited my friend Jamie and her little boy, Madden.  I only wish you could hear the laughter and squeals in these photos!  Sofia had a blast with Madden!!!

Busy bees we have been but it has been great!  We are looking forward to fall and getting to spend more time outside exploring!

Have a wonderful weekend!!!