18 Months!

It's been such a busy month again, little Sophie!  I guess that's just how the summer goes.

Once school was out this month, you and Mommy spent all of your days together, and made sure you had lots of time outside.  You loved it.

The time spent inside was fun too.  You hung out with Ellie,

Worked on your coloring skills (you have finally started to enjoy coloring...YAY!),

Become acquainted with the potty (you have been ready for potty training for awhile now...mamas, on the other hand...)

You took up some light reading,

And often wanted to help Mama with work, especially when I had to sit in your room to do it in order to connect to the internet since the wifi wasn't working with my work laptop.  Have I mentioned how utterly difficult it is to work at home when you are just staring at me the whole time?  But I love it!  Who wouldn't love this face staring at them throughout their workday?!?

We all went to the Como Zoo together, and you got to ride on the train with Mommy!  You weren't the biggest fan, but eventually you decided it was okay!

With school out it does mean you get to see more of your favorite Aunt Enny!  You light up whenever she enters the room, and I'm happy she lives so close and can stop by often!

This month we said goodbye to Nana for the summer.  Right now where you'll be going to daycare in the fall is a little up in the air.  The choices are so hard, and we are considering all options at this point.  You love Nana and ask for her often.  

Due to the car troubles in South Dakota, we also needed to get a new car.  You stayed home while mamas went hunting and finally returned with...

Mommy even made a couple of new friends along the way!

Once we got home, we introduced you to the new ride.  I think you approved.

You continue to love (harass Ellie).  She loves you back.

This month was also mamas' eighth anniversary!  Who would have thought eight years ago that we would have such a beautiful, wonderful life with you!

As for things you like, you continue to love to try new foods.  Some of your favorites this month are tofu, mushrooms, and corn on the cob.  

You also love music and your favorite songs are "Rainbow, Rainbow" and "Pop Goes the Weasel."  Whenever they come on you stop whatever you are doing to DANCE.  Love it.  

While next month won't be quite as exciting (no Pride, no big family trip), I'm hoping for more down time to spend with you before the fall comes and everything gets crazy busy!

Love you, Blueberry!