Mrs. Conrad

Today we visited Mrs. Conrad, she was a past employer to Myron, who has continued to be a dear friend. Sophia loved looking at the view, as well as Mrs. Conrad's self carved wooden treasures (trees, animals) found throughout her home.

Her Friend Emily...

While on out on one of our many adventures at the park, we ran into our neighbors, Lana and Emily. They live directly opposite us and we can see each other from our balcony's. Lana was pregnant the same time I was and since the girls were born we have been trying to have a play date, unfortunately our paths and schedule never met up, until Tuesday at the park.

Sophia officially has a neighborhood girl pal. Hopefully, Emily can teach her Russian and Sophia can teach her Spanish....

1st Lesson - Sophia is София (sounds like Sofie) in Russian

Happy Easter!! -Revised-

Sophia spent her first Easter at her Tia Olinda's house. She had so much fun with her cousins Mario, Gaby and Ruben. She especially loved watching and playing with the dogs. She even played a bit with her extended cousin Angelina who is about a month older than her.

The Busy Little Lady

Today, Sophia was a busy little lady. She had her usual swim lessons this morning and then we decided to drive once again to beautiful San Francisco to another one of our favorite spots called Park Chalet Outdoor restaurant. It is near the well known Cliff house. We sat on the grass and enjoyed a margarita and a delicious hamburger, which was literally one of the most juiciest, mouthwatering hamburgers I have ever tasted. Then we walked across the street, to the beach, where Sophia went crazy with all the water...she loved every minute of it... and so did we...

I finally learned how to use iMovie on my mac, I hope you enjoy it.
(Turn up the volume)


"Betty Davis Eyes" by Kim Carnes

Twin Peaks & Puppets

Myron decided to call off from work, so we enjoyed this beautiful weather and journeyed to SF. Today was a beautiful day in San Francisco, particularly in the Twin Peaks area, which is surprising because it is usually very windy. We bought some delicious sandwiches, which we ate in the car while enjoying the view. Sophia made her first attempt to drive, although she was more interested in biting the steering wheel. After Twin Peaks, we made our regular stop to our favorite ice cream place. Sophia enjoyed a scoop of vanilla ice cream, which she loved, she literally tilted her head back in the baby carrier and waited to be spoon feed. We have never seen her so "at ease".

Later in the evening we played a bit with some puppets. I purchased a new camera today, and as you will see I am experimenting with some of the photos.

Sophia's Pet

We have always had regular visits from squirrels on our patio. Myron has always enjoyed feeding them peanuts for several years now. When I found I was pregnant, I asked him to stop, so they wouldn't continue making there regular visits, especially when Sophia was born. Well since Sophia has come along, they don't make regular visits anymore but they are often running along the rails of our patio and Sophia has noticed. She will stop whatever she is doing and crawl towards them. Her face is luminous with excitement and curiosity. She now waves to them and is often found talking to them. Let me point out, the glass door is ALWAYS locked, and when it is open, Myron and I are holding her with the squirrels no where in sight.

Our Strummer...

Myron has been playing the guitar for Sophia, since the day she was born. Now, when she sees the guitar, she lights up, and all eyes are on daddy and his guitar. Since she has discovered her hands, she has been very interested in "picking" the strings, and gradually Myron has begin to teach her how to strum. I think we might have another talent brewing...

Swing Buddies....

Sophia has found a friend for life. As we were out for our daily walks and visit to the parks, we ran into Esther and Joa. Esther is in my mothers group, and while Sophia and I were out for our daily walks, we ran into them. Esther has a son named Joa who is about a month younger than Sophia, and as you can see, he is so cute. There was only one swing available at the time so we decided to put them together....They were so adorable. This will forever go in the memoirs of adorable moments.

A Swim With Grandpa

The Girl of Many Faces

We visited her Tia Olinda's house today, and as you can see, we both go crazy taking photos of Sophia. I don't think she minds to much either, she is always reaching for the cameras. She played with her cousins Gaby & Ruben who thankfully tired her out, for the drive home.

WARNING: The Cookie Monster

Sophia loves her Gerber cookies, and the moment she finishes it, she turns into a monster. As you will see...

Party Time!!

Today was my nephew, Donovan's 14th birthday. (Unfortunately, my camera stopped prior to his arrival).

Before the party started we were enjoying the sun in front of my sisters house. She loves all the attention....and all her cousins love giving it...

stretch, scoot....stretch, scoot

This is how she gets around. I guess I need to childproof now.....

Just the two of us...

We have been very busy these past couple of days, going to the park alot and enjoying this beautiful weather. I have been meeting alot of new moms and enjoying the company. Sophia is starting to get real excited too, especially when she sees babies her own age. She starts waving her arms and kicking her legs. Then she will attempt to grab their face and/or hair. Poor things... my attempts to save them are often to late...

These past couple of weeks she has been rolling everywhere and now it is only a matter of days before she is crawling everywhere. Today she OFFICIALLY crawled two knees (as oppose to two steps) and then dropped to her stomach once again and began to scoot and stretch...scoot and stretch...it so cute...

Her 3rd tooth poked out a couple of days ago on the top (so far she only has her two bottom), and the 4th one should be poking out VERY soon, you can see the white pressing her red gums (thank god, for Tylenol and teething tablets). She is handling it well though, the only time she really cries is when they finally press through the gums.

Below is a video of Sophia and I dancing to a Selena cd. She begins to sing...