Three!

Mama and daddy are having a tough time with this birthday. It's really fun that Sophia is at an age where she really appreciates what a birthday is, but that also comes with a side of grown-up-ness that we aren't ready for. She really isn't a baby anymore, nor a toddler. She's a full-fledged pre-schooler with reasoning skills, an iron-clad memory and all the charm in the world. We're so sad the time has gone by so very fast. Of course there are years of fun and memories ahead of us...dance recitals, first days of school, first tattoo (DON'T EVEN THINK ABOUT IT KID)... : ) but she'll never need us like she's needed us thus far. When you have a second child you think that you'll be able to relive all of that, but the truth is, every child is so very different. We'll never relive Sophia's baby years because there is only one Sophia. *Sigh* And I'm sure we will feel the exact same way when Evi turns three. Just a reminder to enjoy every second because they are fleeting!

Sophia, we love you SO much and you'll always be our baby girl....

We've had quite the celebrations this year. First, the playgroup birthday which I posted about already. Then we had a small gathering this past weekend with Sophia's nouno and nouna (godparents), the Donaldson/Desnoyers and the Fishers. Sophia chose Strawberry Shortcake as her theme and we made her a cupcake cake. All in all, it was a fabulous time. Yesterday for her actual birthday we went to visit Nicole, Luci and Emme for a playdate and they surprised her with cupcakes and a fun craft...such wonderful friends we have!