Go, Bulldogs, Go

Maybe Sophia will follow in Daddy's paw prints, er, uh...footprints

Go, Team, Go

Awwwww, maybe next year, Baby.

As a special surprise I ordered some new fan gear for Charlie to wear today to cheer on his team. I figured Sophia needed to help Daddy cheer his team on too, so of course I got her a coordinating shirt. Let's not forget that I am up for ANY opportunity to make some matches.


The Drake Bulldogs put up quite a fight and lost in a very disappointing overtime match. This is their first tournament appearance in quite a number of years, so it was exciting anyway! Better luck next year!

When Daddies Take Control...

Charlie has been off the past few days ( of course to watch March Madness) but he did find time to help me out the other morning and get Sophia dressed so we could go to our exercise class. I was downstairs packing a bag, etc. all the while thinking about what a sweet and wonderful husband I had and how very nice it was that he was helping us get ready...when he brought her downstairs wearing this:

Oh dear, God.

This shirt has been in Sophia's drawer since Favorite Uncle Stacy ordered it for her many months ago. Actually, I will admit, I put her in it once when F.U.S. and Aunt Pam were babysitting, but that was it. In case you can't read it clearly, let me read it to you: Mommy Drinks Because I Cry.

This picture was taken because Charlie insisted I take one where you could see the color-coordinating shoes.

Shirts like this are made for daddies to buy and mommies to cringe. Actually, I'm a good sport and I even left her in it all day. The gals at Baby Boot Camp got a big kick out of it and Favorite Uncle Stacy was quite pleased to see his present in action. And, I must admit, the outfit DID look pretty cute with all her color-coordinating garments. :) Plus, I can't look a gift horse in the mouth especially when it gets the baby dressed!

More Birthdays

Sophia and Papa Leo, notice how they both have the "non-smile" smile! Ha!

What you talkin' bout, Papa Leo?

The 4 Granddaughters: Julie, Sophia, Angela, and Molly

Today officially marks Miss Sophia Anastas' half birthday! Wowee! I am thankful every day for her wonderful laugh and smile and I look forward to the many years we have with such a loving child!



Today is also a big day for Sophia's Grandpa Leo, as it is his birthday too. We all celebrated on Sunday with lots of good food and of course, cake!

Happy St. Patrick's Day

Happy girl at Baby Boot Camp

I could just sit here all day in this funny little hat.

It was the rainiest St. Patrick's Day on record here in KC and it was dreary all day! It would have been nice to go to the parade, but it was just too wet and yucky...maybe next year!

I'd also like to send out a happy birthday to my dear friend Kathleen who is filled with the luck of the Irish on this particular day! And whom should be very thankful that the pictures I spend a long time scanning into my trusty computer just wouldn't work right! :)

I had a great time flipping through old pictures and reminiscing about all our times together. Kathleen, her husband Carl, and daughter Lily are getting ready to head back to the Midwest soon from Baltimore and we can't be more excited! Charlie is already thinking about how to plan our driving trips to visit them depending upon their final destination (it's between St. Louis and Iowa City and they will find out SOON!) and I'm just thrilled that they'll actually be within driving distance! Woo hoo! Kathleen, my personal favorite picture that would have been number one on this blog, had it worked, was an oldie but a goodie from our long ago trip to the St. Louis zoo. It shows Carl leaning out of the hippo's mouth, Sarah and me on top of the hippo, and your little ol' head and one foot dangling from a hole in the beast's belly. I'll have to get you a copy! I hope you all had a great day!

Sleepy Time

One. More. Minute and I'll be there...

Sleep? Who you kiddin', it's time to party!

Sophia is still doing a great job of sleeping 10+ hours at night and we can't be more thankful! She goes to bed around 8:30 and wakes up anywhere between 7 and 8. We are still working on a nap schedule but she seems to be falling into one naturally. It will be great when we can get that down and I have some guaranteed time to do laundry, etc.

She is now getting cereal twice a day and we're working up to three times a day soon. I've gotten a lot better at getting the food IN her mouth and we've developed quite a routine! I think eating is helping to wear her out during the day too because it's hard work!

Just Cute

Work those abs, girl!

Sophia is already refining her tastebuds by enjoying some duck.

Bama and her three grandkids!

Fun with Cousins

Shelby, Sophia and I had a day of fun last week before Shelby flew off to Wisconsin for spring break. We baked cookies and played all day! Shelby is turning into quite a little baby sitter and Sophia loves her big cousin very much! They played, read books and snuggled. We went to visit Bama at her job at the Hallmark store and Shelby even toted Sophia around opening all the musical cards so they could jam to the beats! Cody, Pam and Bama joined us for homemade lasagna and fresh baked cookies later that evening.

Big Sister, Julie, holding Baby Angela

We spent a fun evening with the Hain Clan, Chris, Oli, Julie and Angela, this past Friday. It was nice to relax, have a beer and play some Wii while the girls kept themselves busy! Angela didn't do much playing, she mostly slept, but that was nice too! Julie is adjusting to being a big sister and even practiced on Sophia while she was testing out the Johnny Jumper. Sophia enjoyed being around her cousins and wanted to play with Julie all night long! Both Chris and I have a feeling that in a few years Sophia and Angela will be two peas in a pod following eachother around and probably creating havoc!