Our Adventure Girl

Sophie started walking officially on the 7th. She could walk before, but she simply chose not to. She has made the ever-important discovery that it is a lot easier to walk, and she can get into more mischief than ever before. (I am still trying to post a walking video.)

Sophie has a habit of getting stuck places now. I haven't got pictures of all her predicaments, but here are the most recent episodes. She decided she wanted to play the piano, but she failed to realize the chair was pushed under the table resulting in this... Later, Sophie decided she wanted to go on yet another walk. When I told her no, she decided to stow away. The only problem with this plan is then she couldn't get out.

And I'm such a mean mommy. I left her under there while I ran for the camera.

What else will this girl get into...

Valentine's Day

This year was so much fun! On Saturday morning, when I went for my long run, I came home to find these...
Justin also made me a video of the two of us for my gift. It was perfect!
We then decided to head over to Jumpin' Jacks. Justin and I had so much fun; we pretty much laughed the whole time, but I'm not sure Sophie was as fond of the idea.

Justin riding on the kiddy dinosaur. He had to get off shortly after because a two-year-old wanted to take over.

Sophie's face looked like this at the bottom of every slide. I guess it's not every kid's dream...

After that, we went home and blew bubbles in the kitchen (the floor needed to be mopped anyway)...

Sophie LOVED it!

That night we barbecued some steak and hung out to a movie (we don't prefer crowded restaurants). It was such a good opportunity for us to hang out as a family. Since Justin's in school and working, we definitely don't get enough time to do fun stuff like this.

Jen's 1/2 Marathon

My sister ran in the Painter's Half Marathon and did a fantastic job! It was her first 1/2 marathon, and she finished in 2:15. We are running the Salt Lake Marathon together, and she is going to kick my trash; it's about 2 months away and counting...
Here she is rockin' it across the finish line.
Jen and Me

The finish line in the background.

My mom, Jen, and Sophie

Afterwards, we went to lunch at the Pizza Factory.

Sophie, Justin, and Me

Later that day, my cousins Gary and Megan were sealed in the temple. Way to go guys! We had a little dinner afterward. (I didn't get a picture of Gary, Megs, and Tucker).

My dad and Sophie

My mom and Sophie

My grandparents and my parents

My grandma kept putting a cup on Sophie's head. Sophie would lean back until the cup fell on the floor, and then when my grandma reached down to pick up the cup, Sophie would laugh hysterically. This lasted for a good 15 minutes, and Sophie and Grandma loved every minute of it.