Ventura Fair

First stop...Pony ride

Pretty soon Kalista and you can

ride the pony too!

Sophia said the swing was her favorite

Whale watching

Potato sack fun!

Uh...The real reason why Mommy runs

as much as she does! : )

Daddy's girl

Bumper boats

Who's having more fun?

First ferris wheel

Back to the swings at night

(pretty cool pic)

Last ride of the night!

It was a fun evening of lots of rides and food! Both girls did great and fell fast asleep once we got in the car. Sophia was a little trooper when we got home...she changed into her PJs and brushed her teeth without a fuss and hopped into bed. And Kalista, well she is always a little trooper. She's just an angel!

August 9, 2010 = Sophia's a 3 Year Old

Well it's official! Sophia is now 3 years old. But sometimes I feel like she is more like a 5 year old because of the way she talks, which can be good and bad! Nonetheless I'm sure we are in for a wild ride this next year! But in a good way...right?!

The "crown" on Sophia's head is the

wrapper from her blanket. She insisted 

on keeping it and wearing it!

Sophia invited her doll "Susie" (not sure where she 

came up with the name) and her Hello Kitty to dinner.

Sophia's 3rd Birthday Party

Ah yes the day had finally come and we could finally say, "Yes!" when Sophia asked if her party was today. Sophia has been looking forward to this day for over a month now. She had the time of her life with all her little friends. I'm pretty sure the kids had fun too...I mean how could you not with a bounce house, beach balls, juice boxes, pinata and cake! I just wish I could have had more time to visit with my friends, but hosting kind of takes that away. It was all worth it though because we got to see the biggest smiles and hear the loudest laughs from our darling Sophia.

Viva La Fiesta!

To kick-off Fiesta week we took the girls to the little carnival at Mackenzie Park. Poor little Kalista has been battling a cold this week, but she was a little trooper - just sitting in her stroller taking in all the sights and sounds.

Sophia sporting her Fiesta Wear

The real reason why we love carnivals/fairs - The food!

Cotton Candy!

The sure way to tire your kid out!

Viva La Fiesta!

Mommy's Letter

My Dearest Sophia Grace,
Where do I even begin? I am amazed you will be turning 3 years old next week! Long before you came into my world, I thought my life was exactly the way it was meant to be...successful career, moved to a beautiful city, married the man of my dreams, traveled on a whim and the list goes on.
Then on August 9, 2007 you were born and the meanings in my life changed. A long time ago I couldn't imagine life without your father. Now I am so honored to stand corrected - I can't imagine life without you as well as your father (and Kalista of course, but that's a different letter).
You have brought me more joy than I could have ever imagined. Although parents are to teach their children life's lessons, I think the roles have been reversed. So I want to thank you for teaching me some important values I had forgotten or maybe misplaced for awhile; one of which is patience. It comes in different forms and there is one specifically geared toward children. : )
Everyday is a new page in your book of life. I promise to help you make every page as bright and memorable as you've made my life. I look forward to watching you grow-up (not too fast) and becoming a beautiful young lady.

I Love You Sophia Grace!
~Mommy