Say, "Cheese!"

Yesterday Mom and I took Sophia to get her picture taken professionally at Portrait Innovations in Fredericksburg. It was a good experience despite the long wait and Sophia getting a little cranky during the last few shots. Here is a little sampling of the photos...

Happy Valentine's Day!

Our little love bug!

Grammy and Pop pose with Sophia and their Valentine's Day treats

Sophia playing with her new toys

Daddy gives Mommy and Sophia their Valentine's Day goodies

Pop brings flowers to his girls.

Three's a Charm!

Our sweet girl!

Tummy time on Tony, the Tiger.

I couldn't resist...

Sophia is now three months old and Raph and I keep asking ourselves "where has the time gone?" These past few months of parenthood have proved to be the most wonderful, challenging, rewarding, and truly amazing time of our lives. Everyday Sophia surprises us with a new "trick" and we can't wait for more! At three months, Sophia's personality is really starting to come out. She is so playful and she smiles all the time. She is now able to grasp and hold onto her toys and yes, put them into her mouth! She chews on her hands and drools constantly! Her favorite thing to do lately is to pull up to a sitting position by holding onto our fingers. Tummy time is starting to be a fun thing and Sophia also loves looking all around when we go for walks. And, Sophia is sleeping (almost) all the way through the night!

A few weeks ago I returned to teaching part-time and it is working out great. Allie Clatterbuck comes to our home Mondays and Tuesdays to watch Sophia and we feel so lucky to have found someone as kind and gentle as Allie. At first, it was so hard to leave in the mornings but it is getting a little easier. I enjoy my flexible schedule and being able to get out of the house a bit. Tracey Stakem and I are also busy preparing for the musical, Guys and Dolls, at St. Luke's.

Mom and Dad (Grammy and Pop) have a standing babysitting gig on Thursdays when I teach dance at the studio. It is so wonderful seeing Mom and Dad with Sophia - they are the epitome of what grandparents should be. We feel so lucky to have them so close by.

Our little bundle

We love this face!

Going for a ride!

Aunt Kate reading Sophia a bedtime story.

Thanks Tracey for the cute outfit! Clearly, Sophia loves it!

Grammy showing Sophia her first snow.

Daddy and Daughter time

Our sleepy little rider

Tummy time