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.

Funny Girl

As Sophie's personality continues to develop, she makes me laugh more and more. She currently has two obsessions, one of which I hope she grows out of very soon.
Sophie loves this hat my grandmother made for her. I love it too; it's so adorable, and I'm glad Sophie wants something to keep her head warm during this cold spell we are having.
But you will notice on her left hand is a black glove. This is the obsession that must go! Sophie loves this glove (almost as much as she loves to wear shoes to bed). She insists I put it on her all the time, but when I try to put on the other glove, she has an absolute fit. So, Justin and I lovingly call Sophie "MJ," and Justin wanders around the house singing "Smooth Criminal."
I've tried hiding the glove while she's sleeping, but when she wakes up, she points at her hand and follows me until I retrieve the glove and put it on. So far, we have been successful at keeping it away from her when we go to church, but it's only a matter of time until distractions will no longer work. Oh please Sophie, give it up!

Here she is banging on the door, crying for her Daddy after he went to school. It was very cute!

Bowling Night

Friday we went bowling with some friends and had an absolute blast!
Sophie was such a good girl!

Justin, looking good!

Kristy with her fantastic bowling pose!

Sophie was our good luck charm. We had her rub our bowling ball.

Simon had to use Sophie as a handicap because he was winning by such a large margin. Unfortunately, every time he held her and bowled, he got a strike. Sophie loved it!

Mommy and Sophie

Dan's Birthday Party

Winter is a very busy time for birthdays in our family, so we have had many celebrations, but Dan's is the last one until April. It is so fun to have all our family close so we can get together often.
Sophie loves to crawl to Anna.
Not a very good picture of our family, but it's the only one from the evening.

Sophie loves her cousins.

Dan's German chocolate cake. Yum!

We all chipped in and got him a blu-ray player for his birthday.

Michael was teasing Sophie with this car. She wasn't sure why it kept chasing her around the house. Finally, she climbed on top of her Daddy for protection.

Sophie loves to play with her grandpa. Here he is pushing her around the house.

Justin has all brothers. Because of this, we often see things like this... (Justin won by the way! :) )

Jordan's Baptism

My nephew Jordan was baptized this last month. He is such a cute, fun boy, and we are very proud of him.
All Maxer wanted to do was hold cute little Tucker.

Sophie is never very far from Grandpa when he's got a nice plate of dessert.

And here she is scouting out everyone else's food.

Not a wonderful picture, but here's Mommy and Sophie.