First timer

I took Sophie on a run this morning.  It’s not her first time running, but the first that’s timed with the Forerunner 305 GPS watch.  During the run she said “daddy, I don’t have a watch like you”.  So I told her when I can afford the next model, she can wear this one.  Here are the stats: 0.39 miles at her own pace of 21:52 min/mile (Not bad considering almost half was uphill!) In a couple of years, she might win her division at the upcoming Wharf to Wharf (www.wharftowharf.com).

Min assist

Sophie working on dynamic sitting balance with Oliver

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Dinner time

Two trouble-makers sitting next to each other.

Troublemakers

4th of July Bash

Families that came to our 4th of July Celebration (thanks Anoop for taking the pictures!)  Afterwards, we went to see fireworks a mile away at the Sharon Heights Country Club.  Sophie was scared, but I did convince her to peek at the last few minutes of it.

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Birthday “card”

Sophie made me a bday card by drawing a picture of Cindy.  Wow is all I can say- this one’s a keeper!Birthday "card"

Fake or real

Is this a real or fake smile?

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5 of them

Here’s a visual of what it’s like to have 5 kids (Kaitlyn, Ryan, Noah).  Or…maybe not.Neighbors

Duke fans

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Downward dog

Sophie has taken up yoga, all by herself- already has treehugger tendencies.  No idea where she learns these things but now she knows more yoga poses than I do.  Next time ask her to demonstrate downward dog so she can show off.Downward dog

Baking, again

Making rice krispy treats with mommy

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Finished product

Sophie picked out everything, from bed to pink sheets and butterfly blanket.  It tooka while and some back and forth vs. the disney princess theme (whew!), she’s finally pleased with the result.  And of course so are we!Sophie's new bed

B-day party

The girls at Choe May’s birthday party.

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Cindy Oliver at bday party

Little helper

Sophie is a great help around the house. Here she is putting together her own bed, instructions, hammer, screws and all. Maybe she’ll end up handier than daddy!

Carnival

We took the kids to the Nativity Carnival a couple miles from the house and met up with some friends.  Couldn’t believe that we talked Sophie into getting on one of the tamest rides there with Emma.

Check it out at:  http://www.nativitycarnival.org

Carnival ride

Visiting grandma

Our lillies bloom once a year so we saved it for a visit to a-ma.Lillies in bloom

Runner’s high

Sophie has taken up some running.  Here she is after trying on her first (real) pair of running shoes.  Saucony Triumph 5.  She literrally took off for a run down the mallways after trying them and wouldn’t take them off.  How can I deny her that perfect fit feeling?  I did tell her afterwards that next time we have to “wait for things to go on sale” in order to buy…First pair of running shoesYou can get it here:  http://www.zappos.com/product/7494250/color/180421

Wedding pictures

Went to our cousin Jaja’s wedding at the California Institute of America.  The ambiance was great and food was exceptional.  Some pics:

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My girls

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Reading

Sophie loves to read, especially the same book over and over again

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Largemouth bass

I took Sophie fishing at Foothills Park (my old hangout) and she was very excited when we caught our first fish, a largemouth that’s >12 inches!  Cleaning it out was a pain, but it was tasty after putting it on the grill.Sophie's first catch

Largemouth bass closeup

Sesame Street

Sophie hanging out at Emma’s watching Sesame Street.  Really the only time they’re sitting still next to each other.Watching Sesame Street

Rocking horse

Loving the hand-me-down rocking horse.  Thank you Kaitlyn!Rocking horse

Raised vegetable bed

Sophie gardening with grandpa Chi.  Planted some corn, cabbage, and basil.Raised vegetable garden with grandpa Chi

Taste of chocolate

Sophie’s first taste of chocolate- the world changed for her after this…chocalate

Bath

Sophie and her ducky towel

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