We can see two more teeth coming on her upper gums. Sophia is repeating more words. She likes to say "no more," "hi," "thank you," "leche," etc. She woke up calling Assen ("acho"). She continues being adorable. She was a little bit cranky today. We think maybe her gums are hurting.

Christmas Day

Sophia and Assen opened all the gifts early in the morning. Assen got a razor scooter and Sophia got a dolly. We had dinner at K's cousin's house. Today, we went walking on the Wilhelm Lake trail.

Sophia is learning to give kisses

Sophia is eating very well and she makes all kinds of noises. She really wants to start talking. She's learned to wave her hand to say bye bye, and surprisingly, she came to give me a good night smack! she is sooooo cute!
She is 19.5 pounds. We are ready to turn her seat in the car. I wonder how she is goiing to do in our long trip to PA this Sunday. We shall see...

Happy Thanksgiving

We had a nice dinner with the Degen's Family and my in-laws Cliff and Sandy. Cristobal Colon discovered America in 1492. The pilgrims came about fifty years later and ate turkey. Since then, Americans celebrate Thanksgiving Day and eat lots of turkey.

Trick or Treat?

Sophia wore her Chinese dress and went out with mom and Assen for trick or treat. Not sure if she got some candy, but she had fun. This morning she was having a conversation with her brother. She was in her room and making all kind of noises and Assen was answering back to her. They did this for more than 20 minutes! They both were having so much fun, each in their own room.
Sophia is helping us set the table. Mom gives her plates and silverware and she goes to the dining room and sets them on the table. She is also holding crayons with her little hand and trying to color books.
She coughs in the mornings and her nose keeps running. But she eats very well. She likes to eat grapes. She also eats scrambled eggs and cheerios, of course.

Bethany Playshop Day

Sophia is 73 cm tall (almost 29"). Today's topic was Mexican Day. There was Mexican music on the background. The children made pinnatas, and they also broke a real pinnata. Emily read a book and they also sang the Hokey-Pokey song. Assen met a boy born in Bulgaria. They all had so much fun.

Can't stop this girl! she walks so fast. She likes to climb up the stairs and she also goes down. She has so much energy!
We took Sophia for quite some hikes this weekend. She rides in the stroller, but I bet she will be hiking along with us sometime soon.
She weighs about 18 pounds now. She can also eat pieces of food all by herself. She likes cheerios. What is it with cheerios that everybody likes them?