Girl’s Life

The day we get to celebrate your first year of life is finally here! And what a year it’s been. I really don’t know where to start, except to say that man, I am so glad that you’re a year old today and not just a few hours old, like 12 months ago at […]

We’re almost there, baby girl! One more month till the big day. You’ve lived almost a whole year. And really, that’s something to celebrate. But let’s not get ahead of ourselves. We have a whole month of baby to go before we graduate you to the world of toddlerhood. And I’m only the smallest […]

Happy 10 month birthday, Sophia!
Is it really only two months until the big day? I can hardly believe it. I know I say it every month, but this month has flown by, and again, it’s been my favorite! You are so full of personality, which means you’ve got GREAT moods and CRAZY moods and […]

Happy 9 month birthday, Sophia!
Wow, baby girl — nine months already? That definitely seems like some sort of landmark age. It sure feels like it anyway. I mean, it’s how long it took me to grow you! And since we’re talking about growing, in the past month you’ve grown more in your motor skills […]

Happy 8 month birthday, Sophia!
Wow, the time has been flying. You’re becoming more of a kid and less of a baby every day. And instead of being too sentimental about it, I’m actually enjoying every minute of it. Despite your new sense of independence these days, you still have some of your adorable “baby” qualities. […]

Happy 7 month birthday, Sophia!
Today you got to get dressed up and celebrate! We took Grandma to The Mission Inn for lunch to celebrate her birthday. (The Mission Inn is a beautifully restored national historic landmark in Riverside, CA that’s been around since 1902 and is designed and furnished in the Arts and Crafts […]

Happy six month birthday, Sophia!
Wow, time sure does fly. It really does seem like just yesterday that we were bringing you home from the hospital (in Friday evening traffic, no less). I was yelling at your daddy and practically clawing him to step on the breaks and be careful every time a car came near […]

Happy 5 month birthday, Sophia!
To celebrate, we got her a big bowl of rice cereal. You’re probably wondering, “Don’t you like your daughter?” I know, rice cereal is not on the top of my list of celebration meals either. But she really was thrilled to try it out last night. Every bite was hilarious. You […]