New Landscape and Other Things

Here are some great pics of our new landscaped yard. We haven't been able to go on the sod yet....not for a few more days. We love it because at least it is not the eye sore it used to be. I know that it seems bare and without color, but the planting will be taking place slowly over the next couple of years.






Here is a quick pic of our new couches. Very long overdue. Just like the landscape, we need to add some color with pillows, rugs, and curtains. We haven't brought ourselves to take the tags off yet.


How could I not add a picture of Sophie. We went to the park this day. I can't keep her shoes on when we are outside. I've pretty much given up.


Lastly, one quick story about Sophie. One of her favorite things to do has always been to play the piano, and you can see that she is really trying to mimic me and play like I would. She doesn't just pound but tries to use separate fingers to play the notes. Her new favorite thing to do is sit on my lap, open the primary songbook and wherever we start she says "what's this one?" and I say "Heavenly Father loves me." (the title to the song) She then sets her self up, places her hands on the keys and plays and sings "havenly fadder loves me". And that's it! Then we move on to the next song title and sing that one. Bryce said the funniest one was the song "Home". That's all she sang, "home" as she played and they moved on to the next song. Trust me I am going to get this on video soon.

Yes....We are still here and doing well. I just haven't had a chance to sit down in long time to actually do a blog. Life gets so busy, especially when I'm chasing Sophie around all the time. We had her 2nd Birthday in May followed by a couple of visits from different family members. We then started a major landscaping project and at the same time I had nasal surgery. Like I said, life has been really busy but really good too. Here some pics to share with you.

.Here is the backyard before and when the finally got it to all dirt. I am going to share pictures soon of the completed backyard.


The above pics are from her 2nd birthday. Her favorite present was the used trike we got from our next door neighbors for 15 bucks. It's great. She also really loved her gymbo doll.

Sophie and I loved having our nieces and nephew here for a week to play with us before they move to Australia. Unfortunately Daisy isn't in the picture above because she was crying because she didn't want to leave.

It was a nice hug from Daisy when we went to the small water park in our area then........
Daisy got a bit too friendly with a entire chokehold. Sophie was just trying to eat her animal cracker.

Joshua helping Sophie with one of those bubble machines that surrounds you. We had a lot of fun at the children's museum.

Just a note to add about my nasal surgery. There aren't any "fun" pics of me because the MD said I would look totally normal and I did. But for the first time in years I can actually breathe through my nose. By the way the MD said my nose was "impressive" (before surgery).






































Yes....We are still here and doing well. I just haven't had a chance to sit down in long time to acutally do a blog. Life gets so busy, especially when I'm chasing Sophie around all the time. We had her 2nd Birthday in May followed by a couple of visits from different family members. We then started a major landscaping project and at the same time I had nasal surgury. Like I said, life has been really busy but really good too.

More Pics

Here is some more pics of Sophie having fun!


Grandma has taught her how to do "huge bites"....I guess she took that literally. (By the way that it is a big piece of garlic bread)

Sophie is totally obessesed with changing diapers. She even gets her stuffed animals involved..see how she laying JUMBO out to get his diaper changed....with the diaper and wipes nearby.

She has discovered this game on Grandma's couch...doing circles..it is a leather couch and makes her hair stand straight up!

Bubbles are a favorite in our house. We have the bubbles from Gymboree....the last a while and always stick in her hair.