Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Short but sweet
Monday, September 29, 2008
Crayons and the moving trash can
Sophia and Daddy coloring together
I love my big girl crayons!
After coloring for a bit, it was time to head off to bed. Sophia had her milk and then went potty again on her big girl potty chair. I am so thrilled that she is continuing to go! We brushed teeth and then it was off to sleep.
Tomorrow will be another busy day. We are headed over to the new house to get some work done. Things are slowly coming together!
Sunday, September 28, 2008
2 times a charm
Saturday, September 27, 2008
The Very Big Day
Finishing on the balance beam
Climbing in the pit
Jumping on the trampoline walk
Climbing on the donut walk
Sophia did not like the bouncer as much as I thought that she would. I think the fan was scary to her. I hope to get back to the gym with her either for open gym or signing up for next session. She just loved everything about the class today and it went by quickly!!
We drove home from class and got ready quickly. Then we were headed off to the MOMS Sale. I read about this sale in an article in the Woodbury Bulletin. It was unlike anything I have ever been to. We got there 45 minutes early and my mom and I couldn't believe our eyes. The people lined up were out the door. It was like when you hear about those crazy wedding dress sales where the people get tons of dresses for cheap and they line up super early. Well, our ticket we got put us in the last wave of people. I chatted with the girl in line in front of us for a bit. She said we would still find deals, but it might be a bit picked over when we got in. People were in line with bins and laundry baskets to hold their purchases. Once we got into the sale at the Eagan Community Center, the whole gym was full of clothes and everything baby and kid. Sophia was such a trooper while I power shopped to find the good stuff!
After hitting the sale, we went back home to have some lunch. Sophia was quite hungry. Today she tried pineapple for the first time and loved it! We finished our lunch, and then my mom had some time with her while I ran a few errands. Then Sophia went down for a nap and I went on a power walk. I came home and worked on lesson plans for a bit. Sophia woke up from her nap and ate some dinner. Then we were off to meet the Gutts for the fireworks.
They had a reserved place on the hill with treats and popcorn. Sophia also tried popcorn for the first time ever and also loved it!
The girls watching the fireworks
The fireworks were amazing! Sophia just loved them and clapped when they were all done. We were lucky to have the special treatment tonight courtesy of the Gutts. Christy and Loran got to push the button to start the fireworks as part of the 150th anniversary of White Bear Lake.
We were quite worn out when we got home and it was late. I'm sad to say Sophia didn't go potty today in the potty chair, but I am hoping for tomorrow.
Friday, September 26, 2008
Summer Day
Thursday, September 25, 2008
Baby Norah and the 2nd Potty Adventure
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Exciting News!
After dropping her off, I went to the Y and ran four miles. It was a good run this morning as there was barely anyone at the Y. Then I went home and got ready. After getting ready, I met Hal at our new house for our final walk-through with our realtor. Everything looked good, so it was off to the closing.
So part of the exciting news is.......we are the proud owners of a brand new house! We are completely thrilled and couldn't be more ecstatic!! After finishing the closing, we got the keys and we were off to the new house. We made a stop at Target to get some cleaning supplies that we needed. We headed over to the house to get some cleaning done. My mom and dad stopped over later to congratulate us and take a tour of the house. It was really fun to have them come by. Here are some pictures of our new house:
The new LaFleur residence
Here's the formal dining room
Family Room
The kitchen
Master Bathroom
Master Bedroom
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Dinner with Grandpas
After dinner, it started pouring. That didn't stop Sophia from playing with her toys. Lately everything that she picks up is turning into a necklace. What a girly girl.
We played with toys for a bit and then it was time to clean up. Before Sophia headed off to get her jammies on, she had a bit of a tickle fest with her Papa and Grandpa. Check out this cute video.
Monday, September 22, 2008
Date with Becca
Becca and Sophia
Sunday, September 21, 2008
Busy Weekend
After the parade we were all tired! Sophia did not get a nap and was beginning to fade. We still had one more stop Nic's 30th birthday party at Stella's. Sophia had an excellent time running around the party room dancing to the music. She also loved looking in the live lobster tank. I got to try a new drink......raspberry vodka with pomegranate juice and lemonade. It was quite yummy! We finally got home from our big day at 10pm.
Friday, September 19, 2008
Happy Friday
After I picked Sophia up tonight it was off to the BP station to drop my car off. It needed an oil change badly. Then we met Hal at the house we hope will be ours soon to check it out again. I really hope we get this house. All of the neighbors were outside and the kids were running around playing in the cul-de-sac. It is everything that we want!
We left the house and came home so Sophia could eat dinner. She was quite starved. I think she is going through a growing spurt as she doesn't normally eat this well. She has been eating great all week. She even had applesauce tonight which she hasn't really had in several months! Then it was back to get my car and home to give Sophia a bath.
Tomorrow we have quite the busy day again. I am teaching back-to-back classes at the Y and then going shopping with Sophia and Nana. Hal is off to watch the Gopher game. Tomorrow night we are headed to Stella's for a friend's 30th birthday party. It should be lots of fun.
Happy Friday!
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Gorgeous Day
Sophia was eager to play with the kids when she got to Corey's today. Corey also said that they would be going to the park, so of course Sophia was thrilled and waved a quick good-bye. She also told me "apple" before I left as A is the letter of the week. She is doing such a great job with her letters and words.
I had recess duty today so I got outside with the kids. Then I brought my walking shoes and IPod to school today and went on a walk at lunch. It was so nice to get outside and have some alone time. The day went by quick and it was time to get Sophia.
When I picked her up Corey apologized as she said they went to a new park with tons of sand. I told her I didn't care as Sophia loves playing in the sand. She wanted to warn me in case I found sand everywhere she said.
We quick went to the bank and then came home to a family dinner. It was nice way to end the day. After eating dinner, we went on our nightly walk and stopped at the park. Sophia was having a great time running around in the sand barefoot. She was sad to leave the park, but entertained by the music and the soccer game going on at the stadium at the high school. Maybe we will go to a high school football game soon!
Tomorrow will be another great day and I'm sure we will get outside again. Check out the video of Sophia dancing to the radio in the kitchen tonight. She is becoming quite the dancer and is also now doing squatting moves while dancing.
Half way through the week!
Happy family
I love to brush my teeth!
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
Beautiful Summer Night
Yummy smores!
Monday, September 15, 2008
Books, and Brushing, and Bears Oh My!
After getting home, we went on a walk with Nana. Sophia got bundled up in her teddy bear hat. I will be quite sad when this hat doesn't fit her anymore.
What a cutie!
After we read Sophia's new books and had bedtime milk, we decided to go up and try out brushing teeth for the first time ever! Sophia was quite excited about using her new Elmo toothbrush and Elmo toothpaste. Check out some of the pictures from her toothbrush experience below. Sophia brushing her teeth with daddy.
Oops, the battery died on the camera. Stay tuned for more pictures of tooth brushing tomorrow!
Sunday, September 14, 2008
Gloomy Day
Tomorrow it's back to work for everyone. I have an all day field trip which I am looking forward to. Sophia and Hal have a date for dinner tomorrow night as I am out with a friend. Go Vikes?!?
Saturday, September 13, 2008
My first official race
Today Sophia went on her first official race....the James Page Blubber Run. She dressed up this morning for this very special event in her leopard outfit. We figured that she should be wearing a costume for her first beer run.
Our friends Matt and Renee met us downtown and we headed off to find our wristbands. Sophia was amazed at the crazy loud people in very unique costumes. Just as we got to the start, it started to downpour. We found a great tree to stand under while we waited for our friends to get their numbers and t-shirts. Then we were off!
Pre-race family photo
We didn't make it very far before we found the beer stop....right across from where we started. We thought to beat the crowds we would get our end beer at the beginning. So we went off on our 3 mile walk. The rain cleared up and we made it the whole way, but not before we found the second beer stop.
When we got done with the race, we took off racing home as we had an appointment with our realtor. After meeting with her, we came back home for lots of toy playing and then Sophia needed to go down for her big girl nap. Needless to say, she isn't much of a napper when she is at home. She finally fell asleep after trying for two hours.
After she woke up from her nap, Hal and I went out to dinner with Matt and Renee to Bonfire in Woodbury. Dinner was great! Renee and I have decided to try and get into the half-marathon together in Duluth next year. We had a great night with them.
Tomorrow, Sophia and I are going to Baby Grand to pick up yet another new hat for her and to do some mommy/daughter shopping. Hal is off to watch the football games at Roddy's. Hopefully we will find some fun things to purchase!