My first Christmas

My new winter hat and mittens

My grandparents hooked me up this Christmas, they must be worried that I might get cold this winter because I got a really warm snow suit from Grandma and Pop pop in Kansas and a soft winter hat and mittens from Grammy and Grampy in T-ville.

Sophie Lovin' her Dogs

Yummy Food Time!

We gave Sophie some smooshy bananas in her cereal last night and this morning and she loved it!

Sophie's New Gear

Sophie got a new Baby Bjorn carrier from Grandma and Grandpa Cliffe that she loves to ride in. We take her on walks and she loves looking out on the world. Today Emily and I took a stroll through Caughlin Ranch with the pups in tow. Grandma and Grandpa Cliffe also got her a snow suit, which is a little to big at the moment, but she sure looks cute in it. Grandma already put a smaller one in the mail, she wants to make sure her grandbaby is warm this winter. Thanks Grandma.

Thanksgiving Video

A little late but here is a video of our Thanksgiving. Sophie is not in it very much because she slept most of the day away!

More Pictures

Here I am in my Christmas outfit my Grammy from Taylorsville got me. Mom and I were out yesterday Christmas shopping and I got lots of compliments! Thanks Grammy for the super festive outfit.



I am so tired after my rice cereal that sometimes I can't even stay awake long enough to finish it. Its hard being a 5 month old!



Can you say Smize!!



One day mommy put my hair in these silly pony tails on the top of my head!

Sophie & Friends

Here is a cute picture of me with my nanny Marys children Megan and Joe, humm I think I need a picture of me with my nanny...I am gonna have to talk to her about that!

Some new pictures of "the little one"

Sophie is growing up so fast, and so is her hair. She has become so aware of her surroundings and loves checking things out. Napping during the day time only takes away from her exploration of the world, and she consequently doesn't have as much time for napping these days. She is learning to roll over, and will be cruising around in no time. She especially loves her dogs. She loves to watch them and let them lick her hands and face.

Here is what happens when Emily and I get bored and part her hair on the wrong side. Life's simple pleasures.

Sophie hanging out in the kitchen while Mom makes African peanut stew.

Smells good Momma, it's making my mouth water.

Sophie's friend Megan

Yesterday Mommy was very sick with the flu, and so I went to my nanny Mary's house. I had so much fun, I played with Mary all day and then her children Megan and Joe when they got home from school. I played so much that I barely took a nap! Mommy was very thankful that Mary took care of me yesterday. Today she is feeling better, so we are going to hang out today.

Christmas Lights Time!!

Daddy strongly dislikes Christmas time because Mommy like to put up lots of lights and decorations which often require his help. Most years it is a fight for Mommy to get what she wants but usually she does, she taught me that a little smile will usually help, I'll keep that in the back of my mind for the future! This year Mommy is not feeling so well so Daddy took it upon himself to do the job. Good Job Daddy it looks great. We will post a picture soon. Here are some pictures of me helping and Daddy hard at work, by the way its snowing and in the 30's.

Pre-Thanksgiving Thanksgiving

Darren and Lindy hosted a pre-Thanksgiving dinner, which was lots of fun to get together with friends. Here are some photos from the evening.

Lincoln and Sophie friends forever

Auntie Jamie and Uncle Matt my favorites!


Best Dressed of the Night!



Mommy has been practicing for the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleading Squad


While Daddy had been pumping iron for the Worlds Strongest Man Competition!

The group!

Sophie at 4 months old

This video footage includes Sophie's first eating of solid foods. She likes the rice cereal and takes it well. There is also some footage of her first time in her new Exersaucer (Thanks Grandma and Grandpa Burfeind), and some other footage of her joyous life at 4 months old....Enjoy!

Grandpa Cliffe Comes to Visit

Last weekend Grandpa Cliffe came to meet Sophie. It was really nice having him over for some relaxation time and quality time with Baby Sophie.

Grandpa enjoyed feeding Sophie and kissing those cheeks profusely. He even solicited some help to double team her at times. Grandpa was a huge hit with the pups. They loved having someone tug on a ball with them.

He also got to go to Taylorsville and see where Emily grew up. We had a really good time checking out the horses, and visiting with Emily's parents. Mrs. B cooked up a wonderful dinner.

Thanks again Grandpa for buying Sophie her new high chair. She enjoyed sitting in it at the dinner table last night.

It was wonderful having Grandpa Cliffe. Maybe someday Grandma and Grandpa Cliffe will move to Reno and be able to watch Sophie school other girls on the basketball court.

Pics of Sophie and her new cruiser

We are looking forward to Grandpa Cliffe coming tomorrow. Sophie's chubby cheeks are ready for some kisses from Grandpa. One of the pictures shows Sophie's new jogging cruiser that Grandma Cecile was kind enough to buy for her. It's got great suspension, so mommy, daddy, and the pups can get some exercise.

Giggly Girl!

Sophie loves our friend Matt. She has only done belly laughs a few times and every time it has been for Matt. We finally caught some footage of it!

3 1/2 Months and growing!

Happy Halloween

Baby Sophie is home with Daddy today (he gets something called Nevada Day off every year). We decided to do a photo shoot. Here is Sophie's Halloween picture.

Sophie's first road trip.

We took a trip last weekend to visit Great Grandma Cecile in Walnut Creek and then on to San Francisco to see Aunt Jeanine, Uncle Josh, and Cousin Chloe'. It was a great trip the weather was beautiful, and we were in good company. Sophie was a bit challenging as she was out of her element, but we all survived. Dada says it was the hardest on mommy. Thanks to Grandma Cecile mommy and dada have a brand new Bob jogging stroller, now there is no excuse to not get back in shape!

Sophie Meets Grandma Nan

This weekend we went to Taylorsville to hang out with some family and introduce
Sophie to Grandma Nan. We had a really good time and ate some wonderful chili. Sophie loves to hang out with her cousins Ruby and Hayden.