Sophia Jiaqing Olivo

DOB: August 8, 2007
Yangxi County, Guangdong Province
Yangxi Social Welfare Institute
Location: Iowa City, Iowa

Friday, December 3, 2010

Happy Birthday mom!


Sophia celebrated her mom's birthday! Sophia weighs now 28 pounds. She is getting some weight, but we don't know where she is putting it. Sophia's best frien at daycare is Jacob. He is a sweet little boy.

Sunday, August 8, 2010

Happy Birthday!!!

Sophia is now three years old. We went swimming today. She enjoyed the water a lot. Then, we came home and continued swimming. Sophia is now trying to swim! no swim vest! She got a baking oven for her birthday and baked a cake for us. She is not a bad cook!

Sunday, January 31, 2010

dancing class


Sophia went to her first dancing class today. Small children danced to children's music played by this nice lady. They all sang several songs and enjoyed it very much. Sophia sang a few songs in the car on our way back home. It seems like she got some inspiration to sing!

Monday, January 18, 2010

New Bed for Sophia

They brought her new bed in today. It has a "Dora the explorer" bed cover and blankets. It will be her first night in her new bed. What does that mean? more independence! Now, she can get up if she wants to!

Monday, December 28, 2009

Christmas Holiday


Sophia got to meet all her American cousins. She is now talking and can tell us if she is happy or if something is bothering her. It is so much fun to see her learning to talk. She is a real acrobat and loves to run and dance. We already signed her up for dancing classes.

Sunday, October 4, 2009

Moon Festival


Enjoyed the Moon Festival in Marion/Cedar Rapids. Had dinner at China King. Had fun making new friends. Everyone was very friendly.

Saturday, August 8, 2009

Two Years Old!


I do it! My turn! Sophia likes to be very independent and has her own mind! She is repeating every word Assen says. She will be speaking very soon!