Happy Halloween!

So this wasn't technically Soph's first Halloween, but it was the first Halloween where we could actually go trick-or-treating...and mind you, it did not take her long to figure out the concept!  Free candy ~ this girl is ALL in!!! 

This year, I actually "made" Soph's costume and I have to say, I think she looked pretty stinking adorable!  Now, next year, who knows if I'll actually make her costume or not.  I guess that all depends on if I tackle that "learn to sew" idea I've been throwing around for a while now.  Sewing a full blown costume will definitely be a little more challenging than making a tutu and glueing some pom-pom balls and red suspender ribbon to a shirt!  But hey, we will cross that bridge when we get there.  Besides, at some point she might actually have an opinion about what she wants to be...oh why must they grow up so quickly?!

Anyway, all that jibberish to say that Halloween was a huge success!  In fact, it was WAY more successful that our recent trip to visit Santa at the mall (stay tuned for a picture of that mighty fun family outing)!

Enjoy :)

On our way to school/work Halloween morning...

Ready to Roll!

Even if I do say so myself, she is one CUTE clown!

And that is one ADORABLE tutu tushy!!!

Knock-Knock :)

Left: Trick or Treating with our neighbor Sami...

Right:  Assessing her loot :)

Hanging with Mommy and Daddy!  

Heading home to trick-or-treat with Dada!

 Halloween Helper!

M&M Mania :)

Side Note:  She may look "odd" in the second picture, but this was when I had just informed her there would be no more M&M's or candy that evening.  Oh, the horror!

Making Moody Gardens Memories

Back in October (still getting caught up in blog world), we took a family trip to Moody Gardens.  I had high hopes that Soph would love it, but in toddler world, one day we can love something and the next think it's the worst thing that ever existed on the planet. Heck, around here, that is sometimes a minute to minute occurrence.  Kid has a mind of her own, I tell you!  And it's a "strong-willed" one at that...  

Despite that, this day happened to be a good day and she had a wonderful time (minus a few "early terrible two" moments)!  A special thanks to Mimi and PopPop for driving down to spend the day with us.  We are so blessed that Soph has so many wonderful grandparents in her life.  She certainly adores her "my Mimi" :)

Cutest frog I ever saw (for the record, on a normal day I HATE frogs)!  

We have since learned froggies say "ibbit-ibbit"...gotta figure out how to get that "r" in there :)

Walking like a big girl...cause you know, strollers are apparently for babies.

Walking or being carried is soooo much better!

Discovery Museum

Colors and books...two of her favorite things!

Aquarium Pyramid

Watching the sea lions.  Later we got to see them do tricks for their lunch :)  Even got splashed a little to which Soph kept signing "more".  I for one thought one splash was adequate :)

She could watch fish for hours...

Precious penguins!

Snack Break!  This girl LOVES her Cheetos :)

Family pics get harder the older she gets...and here I used to think it would get easier :/

 Rainforest Pyramid

I love butterflies!!!

Getting cranky...

He (or she???) was SO still!

Pretty flowers...

 

Pretty birds...

 

Pretty monkeys...???  Ok, well maybe not...cute is probably a more appropriate word!

Just a Precious Afternoon...

...playing with my sweet baby girl and my still adorable "old man".

Swingset fun!  And yes, she can climb the stairs on her own :/  A little scary for Mommy but at least she is good about holding on!  These days she is trying to master the rock wall...AAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!

My first baby!  Still got some pep in his step, especially when it involves fetch (or bubbles) :)

Hey Mom? What's that?

That my dear, sweet Sophie is what we call RAIN!  It's kind of sad when you think about it ~ due to the crazy drought Texas has been under, my kid hasn't seen a lot of this stuff. At least not since she's been old enough to even notice that water can actually fall from the sky!

So when it rained back in October, yes we played!  Well, she played.  Mommy and Dada sat on the back porch talking and reading through the Sunday ads.  Man, don't we sound like a fun family :)

For the record, her face in the first picture cracks me up!  Crazy kid...what were you doing?!

Mommy's Lil' Helper :)

I for one think the pictures are cute enough that they don't need any words!  Of course, I might be a little biased :)  Love, love, LOVE this kid!!!  

Playing Catch Up!

WARNING!

Over the next few days you are going to be absolutely bombarded with blog posts! Why???  Oh, you know...it's a little thing called life gets crazy busy.  Oh, and also, just maybe, something called procrastination?!

But fear no more, Soph's adoring public is about to be caught up on the happenings of the last couple of months!  Happy reading :)