Hippity Hop Easter is on its way

Easter is around the corner and the festivities have begun in our home. Homemade Easter cards, jellybeans, dying eggs and bunny ears made the festive weekend complete. Sophia was a good little egg sitting in the bumbo while we dyed the eggs.
Isabella enjoyed looking at the finished product. She is very proud of the eggs.
Chillin'

Snoozin'

A little bit of sunshine on a cloudy day

Isabella is a sweet big sister. She loves to give hugs and play with Sophia.

In this photo below Isabella explained to Sophia to hold the giraffe so it will stop falling on the ground. Isabella is already teaching Sophia the way.

Clean up, clean up, everybody everywhere. Isabella enjoys her toy vacuum but is afraid of our real vacuum. Look at that side arm action...

So our 2 year old toddler loves to make her own decisions and this past week that involved nap time. Isabella took a nap only 2 days last week. She thinks she is ready to give it up but Will and I know she still needs a nap. Otherwise, she falls apart around dinner time. Just as I am getting one child to nap good, the other wants to give up napping. Don't they know that naps are divine (at least I think so)

We hope you all have a nice Easter as well.

Sophia update

Today was Sophia's 4 month well visit to the pediatrician. She weighs 15lbs and 6 ounces which is in the 80th percentile for her age and is 26" tall (95%). It really is amazing how fast she is growing. Sweet Sophia is 4 1/2 months old now and has a smile that lights up the room and a laugh that fills me with joy. Her belly laughs are adorable! She just started giggling this past weekend and we love it.
Sophia loves to stand (assisted of coarse) and enjoys interacting with her big sister. Sophie still does not like tummy time but she does love her paci.

Its cute to see how Sophia falls asleep. We know when she is about to visit lala land when she strikes the position. It looks as if she is shooting hoops with one arm up in the air, curved wrist and all. The other arm rest above her eyes as if to block the light. Scroll to the bottom of this post for the video.

Sleepy Sophie

Ready for a nap
There is our happy girl!

Spring has sprung

Spring is here and we spent the weekend outside celebrating its arrival.

To take full advantage of this beautiful weather Isabella is helping get our garden ready for planting.

Not only did we enjoy the weather this weekend but we enjoyed it with friends. The kids had fun with the slide even though it might not look like it in the photo below.

Sarah and I enjoyed catching up which is always fun!

Proof that the slide was fun :)

Sisters on the 1st day of Spring

Sophia celebrates that Spring is here!

Happy Baby

The Cats Meow and Snuggle Bunny say

See you later alligator ...

... After a while crocodile.

Little Leprechauns

Sophia celebrated her 1st St. Patricks day at an Irish Bar. Yes, I did say a bar. Now mind you it was 10:30 in the morning. Anyway, we met a few friends from playgroup for an early lunch. The kids seem to enjoy the stage and the music. The kids looked like little leprechauns running around.
After lunch, the kids still had steam to run off so we enjoyed a trip to the park.
And if you know me the holiday would not be complete without corned beef and cabbage. Isabella's favorite part of dinner was the green jello for dessert!

Road trip

We spent this past weekend in Maryland to visit family. During our trip we also enjoyed a visit to the Baltimore Aquarium

It was great to see family and catch up. I enjoyed intoducing the girls to everyone. It has been years since we have all been together and of coarse the trip went by too fast. Which is always the case when we are having fun!

Can you say messy eater? I am sure she enjoyed every bite (that which made it in her mouth)

Sophia chillin' with Daddy

and Isabella discovers video games for the 1st time

I find it funny how hard it is to get a good photo when there is a toddler and a baby in the photo. So I am including the 1st one which shows Sophia's sweet smile and Isabella shark teeth. Isabella was showing off her teeth in anticipation for our trip to the aquarium.

Here we go, this shot is a bit better.

My cousin Rob met Isabella and Sophia for the 1st time. They bonded pretty quick and the girls felt very comfortable with Rob.

A big sailor and a bitty sailor

Isabella was not a huge fan of the shark teeth...take a look at that expression on her face!

Who is that pretty girl in the mirror?

Looks like Isabella found the perfect seat to see all the fishies! (thanks rob)

I even learned how Nemo got his name. Another name for Clownfish is Anemonefish. If you drop the 1st letter and the last few letters you get Nemo. Pretty neat huh?

A sleepy sloth in the rain forest

Proud grandparents

Samantha enjoyed meeting her cousin Sophia for the 1st time

Now the road trip would not be complete without some entertainment. As we were heading home to Richmond, Isabella dolled herself up with nutella "lipstick".

Sophia slept great in the car and we only had to make one stop each way to nurse.

and Isabella finally passed out, about an hour from home.

Despite daylight savings and sleeping away from home, the girls adjusted well. I enjoyed getting away to spend time with family. Its always a nice feeling to be back home, sweet home.