Sophia in her baptism gown

Sophia in her baptism gown, originally uploaded by SIMPLY.MADE.

Isn't Sophia so cute?

Yeah... I know, I know.... shower pictures.

But I have another excuse... my camera is ALL THE WAY upstairs and I have only one hour to get ready to go to the zoo today- We're branching out people and trying something new here- 2 kids and the zoo. Not completely wild here though- Aunt Susan is coming too. I figured since we've been having some people ask for a play date, I should see how the little guy will do following directions at such a fun place. Also- we want to spend more time with Sue wile we've got the chance, she's planning a move to DC in a few weeks... we won't complain if she'd decide to stay though....

how we ran errands

shopping, originally uploaded by SIMPLY.MADE.

I know I told you that I'd show you the cute cupcakes, but I couldn't not catch you up to my week before last first.... here's how we shopped while Mia was here- in style, with cape and hat...

busy busy

rocking the baby, originally uploaded by SIMPLY.MADE.

Mia came for a visit last week- so we were running errands for the surprise baby shower we threw this past weekend!

More on that tomorrow once I get the pictures up!

We enjoyed having Mia here to help rock babies and fight the joker.. not to mention the great help she was while we ran errands!!

Sophia can...

Sophia Smiles, originally uploaded by SIMPLY.MADE.

SMILE!!

It's still sporatic, but it's a real smile- not just gas!

Life Rule #2

super hero, originally uploaded by SIMPLY.MADE.

Life rule #2 is:
Swap out some of your costume accessories occasionally to keep things interesting...

Looking around my kitchen it should have been obvious...

another plant, originally uploaded by SIMPLY.MADE.

white shelves, originally uploaded by SIMPLY.MADE.

utensil pot, originally uploaded by SIMPLY.MADE.

plants from Matthew's birth, originally uploaded by SIMPLY.MADE.

view down the stairs, originally uploaded by SIMPLY.MADE.

I need to start collecting plates!

here's the start- a serving platter, a large plate and a cake stand.

IMG_3735, originally uploaded by SIMPLY.MADE.

and here's a detail- showing their real beauty...

white plate detail, originally uploaded by SIMPLY.MADE.

Wandering Waif Collection GIVEAWAY !!!!!!!

Wandering Waif Collection GIVEAWAY !!!!!!!


How cute would this little outfit look on Sophia next year at Fort Days?

Too bad I don't ever win things.... except that one time when I was 4 and we were at an Easter egg hunt. They were raffeling off 2 stuffed animals and I told my parents "I'm going to pick that one". They tried to explain to me that I'd have to win first, and that it wasn't likley- but I was certain I'd be taking the pink bunny home with me... and I did- so maybe I should apply the same strategy here...

This outfit IS GOING TO look so cute on Sophia next year... :)