The Easter Bunny

Mom and Dad took me to see the Easter Bunny today and I was a little scared of the big bunny! I didn't cry or scream though so mom says that I did really well. Next year I'll probably be running to see him! Happy Easter.

21 Months Old!

Yesterday I officially turned 21 months old! Mom took me on the train, that's me at the station, into Philly to have lunch with one of her friends. We went to this awesome place called Monks Cafe and I had a great time. Mom and dad got me this really cool stroller for my doll. Over the weekend I was at Granny's house and I played with the one my cousin Amelia has for hours and hours. I am getting to be such a big girl and enjoying life to the fullest. I'm still not saying too much but I most certainly understand what is going on and I'm pretty smart on top of it all! I hope that Spring gets here soon so I can go outside and run wild!

Happy Valentine's Day

I just wanted to wish everyone a Happy Valentine's Day.

Clean Bill of Health

On Sunday mom and dad took me to a super bowl party and it was just so much fun. All of the adults were watching something on that screen thing on the wall, but I got to play with my friends so I didn't really care. As you can see, I was being a silly fun loving girl!

I had my follow up appointment with the cardiologist this afternoon and he gave me a clean bill of health! My heart is completely fixed and I am golden from now on!

19 Months

I know that I've been behind in updating and I'm sorry, but hopefully you will forgive me. It's just been nuts around here. In the beginning of December mom and dad took me to Europe for the first time and it was awesome. We spent a week in Heidelberg while dad was working and mom and I hung out. I got to see the castle, the old bridge and the Christmas markets and it was really a lot of fun. After that we took a week for vacation and spent two days in Milan and three days in Venice! Let me tell you, Italy is such an amazing place. Milan was good and we got to see a lot, but Venice was absolutely beautiful!

Christmas was good and I was a little more into the presents and stuff. Not a whole lot, but a little. I enjoyed spending the time with all of my family though. Grand pop came up from Florida for a few days so I got to hang out with him as well.

Last week I turned 19 months old. Mom and Dad just can't believe how fast time is going by. I'm getting bigger and smarter every day. Mom and I stared swim lessons again and I'm learning so much and having such a great time.

I promise that I will get back to updating more often.

Halloween and Misc. Updates

Hello! Sorry I haven't updated in a while, but I'm a very busy little girl. As you can see I was an adorable little butterfly for Halloween and it was so much fun. I went to a Halloween parade the night before Halloween then a party on Halloween morning and trick or treating at night. I wasn't too interested in the candy, but I liked putting things in my little pumpkin. I'm getting pretty good at using a spoon to eat as well. Sometimes I use a fork, but mostly a spoon. I still make a mess of myself but not too bad.

The weekend before Halloween I was in Tucson, AZ for a wedding and we got to stay at a ranch. I got to see all the horses up close and it was awesome! I wasn't too sure at first, but I was kind of warming up to them after a while.

Tomorrow I start swim lessons again and I'm really looking forward to that as I love being in the water.

Fall is here

There is always time to stop and smell the flowers!

Mom and I had a good time playing in the sunshine today, enjoying the nice fall weather before it gets too cold. As you can see I also had peanut butter for the first time and it's so yummy!

16 Months!

Today I am 16 months old! I am getting to be such a big girl and mom and dad are feeling a little sad about that. Everyday I am picking up on something new and I'm a pretty smart little cookie. Today I also started calling mama when I want something and mom thinks it's the cutest thing ever. Check out my new purse, isn't it adorable? As you can see I am a girl who is all about the accessories!

I am getting to be a big girl!

Yes, I am now starting to learn how to use a spoon and fork while eating . . . I don't always get the food in my mouth, but I am having fun trying anyway. I don't do too bad though and am quickly getting the hang of using utensils. . .
I know that it's been a while since I've posted, but it's busy being a toddler you know. I am running all over and just having a grand old time. Last weekend I went to Corning, NY with mom, dad and grand mom. (mom and dad went to a wedding and I got to hang out with grand mom) We had such a great weekend though. . . I got to go wine tasting, hiking, glass blowing and all kinds of fun things.

15 Months Old!

I just wanted to let everyone know that today I am 15 months old and doing great! I love walking and getting into trouble, my new favorite thing is to climb the stairs and boy is that keeping mom and dad on their toes. I am learning new things everyday, like where my belly is and where my tongue is and "how big is Sonja", just to name a few. Being a toddler sure is fun!

Success!

I just wanted to let everyone know that I had the procedure done at AI DuPont today where the coil was placed in my heart to take care of my PDA.

We were at DuPont at 6am this morning and I got taken in for the procedure at about 9:20am. It lasted about 2 hours and went really well, then I slept it off for about 3 hours. After that I had to wait another 3, without putting too much stress on my leg (try and hold me down!) I came out of the anesthesia with a smile on my face and was ready to go at the 4 ½ hour mark. After the 6 hours recovery were up I got to get out of Dodge.

Thanks to everyone for all of their good thoughts, well wishes and prayers.

Beach Day

Yesterday mom and I went to the beach with Aunt Renee, Uncle Mark, Justin and Kelly. I really like going to the beach, we always have so much fun. I get to go int he ocean and play in the sand and mom takes me on rides on the boardwalk.

This past weekend was a lot of fun. Amy and Dave came all the way from CA to visit for the weekend and we had a great time. On Friday mom and dad took us on a tour of Philly and you know how much I love "skating" through the city, I even got to try a bite of my first cheese steak and it was yummy! Saturday we went to Batsto, which is an old town in the Pinelands. That was fun too, we got to see an old mill and see what the houses used to look like, etc. Unfortunately come Monday, you couldn't tell that it was even August, it was cold and rainy, but I still managed to look styling in my super cool rain coat.

Nike

On Monday mom took me to get my first pair of real shoes, how exciting for me. I got a super cool pair of Nike sneakers and I must say that I look styling in them. I wore them yesterday and there was just no stopping me, I was everywhere. I think that the shoes make all the difference, either that or it's just the power of the swoosh!

New York City

On Wednesday Mom, Dad and I went to NYC so dad could get his visa to go to India. It was fun because we got to take the train there and I liked that. We also walked around Central Park and down Madison Ave and through Time Square.

Yesterday I officially turned 14 months old and I'm doing more every day. I am walking up a storm now and getting into everything. I am a pretty good climber as well and like to see what I can get up onto.

Today we are going to Kris and Jack's to go swimming so I have to run and enjoy my day.

Making the mark

I have reached the 20lb. mark and am now able to ride facing front in the car. (here is a picture of my first front facing ride) I am much happier in the car now, it's nice to see what is going on!

My Weekend

This weekend was fun and action packed. I got to ride the big girl slide and I loved it! I am a pro now at pushing myself off and getting down on my own which is really cool. On Saturday we went to a birthday party and then to the Phillies game. It wasn't snowing this time, like it did at my first game, but it was a night game and I only lasted until the 4th inning. Our seats were next to the bull pen though and when dad took me to watch the guys in the pen, they threw me a ball so now I have my first baseball! On Sunday mom, dad and I went to the beach with Aunt Renee, Justin and Kelly. We didn't get to spend too much time on the beach because it started to thunder, it only lasted a short time and we didn't even get rained on. We walked on the boardwalk instead and still had a good time.

Sonja is walking!

On Saturday July 21st Sonja decided that she no longer wanted to crawl around on the dirty floor. She took about 4 or 5 shaky steps and crashed into me. Now she is crashing into everything in the house. Capturing it on video has proved elusive at the moment but I am sure she will have plenty more bruises soon to show off her efforts.

Beach Beauty

Here is a picture of me on the beach in Ocean City, NJ, having a grand old time. Mom took me to the beach a few times last week and I'm slowly getting used to it. At first I wasn't too sure about the sand, and I really didn't like getting it on my hands. I did have fun in the ocean though because I do so love the water. We spent some time on the beach playing and then I got to walk on the board walk and ride some rides. That was a lot of fun too and I can't wait until we go back again.

Nap Time

Yep, that's me, sleeping . . . . It was nap time and I was being a little fussy before I finally settled down so when it was nice and quiet mom came to check on me and this is what she found. . . .