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11/12/08

We Heart Grandma

This morning Sophia and I took Grandma to the airport. We were both very sad to see her go. She spent a whole two weeks here and we enjoyed every minute. My mother couldn't have come at a better time. Rob's current rotation leaves him little to no family time so we very much enjoyed the extra company.

She spoiled all of us with her cooking. She made enchiladas twice and some homemade Pork Chili Verde (this takes hours of prep and cooking). We were so thankful to have her in the kitchen over the last couple of weeks. Everything she makes is delicious, especially her Mexican.

My Super Mom also helped with the all the cleaning and wash. It was nice to take a break from some chores.

But we did more than just cook and clean. Sophia of course was the center of attention. Sophia loved to have another playmate, someone to follow around, and someone to read her stories. She warmed up quite well and was giving lots or hugs and kisses to her Grandma.

Good times were had..............

we got our shop on at all the area malls and outlets
walks and playing at the park
the Butterfly Exhibit at the Museum of Natural History
a Birthday lunch at La Madeleine Country French Cafe
a movie date with Rob while Grandma watched Sophia (we hadn't been on a date in 10 months)
Eastern Market- we had the Blue Bucks! Delish!
watched House Hunters International several times (dreaming of the home overseas Rob and I will own one day)
Finding the best Pupusas in town

We love you so much Mom. Thanks for everything. We miss you already and can't wait to see you in a couple of weeks.

The Butterfly Exhibit is awesome. It's an enclosed room were the butterflies fly around you. Some even land on you. Sophia loved trying to reach out for them.

Grandma could see Sophia was in need of a nap so she hummed her to sleep.

Enjoying story time.

So this is what happens when Mom and Grandma forget the stroller. You quickly become Mall Security. It's better than any stroller. Sophia loved pretending to drive and stayed in it more than her own stroller.

After the blueberry pancakes Sophia checked out the bakery.

11/10/08

Little Miss Bumble Bee

Finally a Halloween post! Our Halloween was quite busy. On Friday afternoon we set up and decorated for our Church Halloween party. My Mom, Sophia and I came home so exhausted from set up that we hardly had an energy left to head back that evening to enjoy the party. Sophia looks pretty tired in the photos taken that evening. She only got a 2o min nap that day so she could care less that night about partying with the kids. She went to a few cars to get candy, but was so sleepy she didn't even know what was going on.

11/7/08

Tidal Basin Walk

On a crisp, cool fall morning we walked, talked and played with our friends around the Tidal Basin. Sophia enjoyed all the animals..... FDR's doggy and the horses that the police men were riding.