What a day.

We had a big storm last night here which meant waking up being woken up at 6 am by a little person being unusually chatty and no electricity. First thing that comes to mind is always 'coffee', followed by chocolate croissants. Panic strikes and what if the power wont come back until later... hmm what shall we do. We can bake the croissants on the bbq.. yes that shall work. What about coffee, feeling rather zombie like after 2 hours of waiting for the power to go back on i went out to find some coffee. Too late as the power went on as soon as I had left. Anyways, what is not an ideal way to start a Sunday morning, turned out into a great Sunday afternoon. We went to a birthday party on a farm and had quite a bit of fun. Sophie enjoyed the horses and the different sights. She is getting more used to grass and I'm not sure I'm liking that. Today she also took a few more steps on her own and i give it a few more days and she will be walking. She is getting courage with every step. 

This picture makes my day. This shall be framed. Yes indeed it shall. 

iPhone fun!

Hanging out

Finally the 100 + degree weather seems to be gone, although i'm scared to say for i might jinx it and it will come back. Perfect day to lay out a blanket and play in the backyard. Sophie is scared of touching grass so it's the only place I can sit with her and not worry about her running away. Not a chance. She might touch it with one finger, or one foot but that is it. Standing on grass, she awkwardly lifts up a leg and is unsure where to place it but will just leave it hanging until you pick her up. Hoping for more days like these this summer. 

Sizzling summer days

9 Months Old

It's been a long time and i've been slacking but Sophie is 9 months old. She pretends to be much older trying to stay up later at night, taking a few steps here and there, and eating everything we eat and a lot of it too.

A day in the Capitol

So we really wanted to go to the beach but ended up in DC. How you ask? We decided at 5 am that DC is by far the wiser choice after we have been told we would be crazy to go to the beach on the 4th of July weekend. No traffic and two hours later we hit Lincoln memorial. Had a great picnic followed by more walking and even more walking headed to Georgetown for some delicioussssss lunch. Would have loved to shop here but busy street with stroller and baby does not make for fun shopping. We then headed to the zoo. Great time, saw lots of animals, Sophie loved the big ones as i think they are the only ones she can spot, such as the elephant and zebras and lion. I had a hard time pointing out the others. Scorching heat, and a ton of walking, some minor dehydration but all in all it was a fabulous day. Sophie slept the whole way there and the whole way back while listenin to some Rod Stewart as always. 

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more to come