Best Sis Ever

Little Sister due October 1, 2017

We figured it was time to announce to our families and the rest of the world that we will be a family of 4 in October. I have had zero morning sickness and food aversions (mostly) so we were mildly surprised to learn we will be having another little girl! But we are thrilled to adding a little one to our family in a few short months.

Greg didn't know he was holding the pregnancy test until after I took this pic. Needless to say, he is thrilled! We've known since January 31, and have learned Sofi is the best at keeping secrets :).

Random Happenings

It warmed up enough around here to plant some flowers. Sof was my little flower girl who loved to help fill the pots up with dirt. She likes a routine, just like her daddy.

This random chicken has been hanging around our apartment complex the last little bit. She is so popular, we named her Hei Hei. The cute little thing will let me carry it around and will stand there while Sof pokes it.

Our last date was December 28, 2016, so in April Greg felt like it was time to go on a date again - without the Sofi loaf. It was fun to get all dressed up and just spend time with him for a few hours. I'm reminded why I married him when we have one-on-one time like this :).

Cheesecake Factory's finest: Louisiana Chicken and Bang Bang Chicken & Shrimp. Sooooo good!!

Greg only worked a half day so we took him with us to the park. He looks like he's dying. His poor skin needs some sun!

Sof loves to help me roll out any dough, be it for cookies, breadsticks or pizza.

Greg's firm has tickets to the Rocky Mountain Raceway. Last year we got rained out, but this year we braved the wind and had a lot of fun! We were treated to a free meal and cheap, ghetto entertainment. Racecars bring out Salt Lake's finest, and we were not disappointed.

Sofi is starting to refuse to nap again. She's doing the every other day thing, which means she pretty much doesn't nap on Sunday's anymore. To pass the time, we've started going on walks. She looks like cute little Tinkerbell in her Easter dress from last year that is finally starting to get too small ...

Blue eyed beauty.

On one of the many outings we have taken to look at potential houses, Sofi was bit by a not-so-friendly little rat/dog. I'm pretty sure there isn't a level for how angry I was. Yes, I punted that dog across the yard, and I'm hoping I cracked some of its ribs in the process. It wasn't moving so well once it hit the ground again.

See the teeth marks?

 One of my cute friends from Logan who we don't see enough of anymore, invited us to the $5 day at This is the Place park. I've never been there other than for weddings and receptions, but holy cow was it sooooo fun!

Fat face selfie on the train. Chris Farley would be proud.

Panning for gold.

Petting the bunny with one finger.

Riding Elsa the pony!!! She's going to be a little cowgirl. I can feel it!

 Greg's sister Alicia invited us to go with her and her two cute kids to the Utah's Natural History Museum. Another place I've never been before, but so cool to see all the fun things that have been discovered in Utah. They even had a display on how Cedar Mountain was made!

Picking her nose in true Sofi fashion.

Dumpster diving at its finest! Greg found this little gem for Sof and it still works. She loves it!

We've been able to do some fun things this last month. Greg's busy season is officially over, so we are seeing more and more of him. It's nice to have someone else to talk to at dinner time. I'm not sure how single parents do it, but they have my utmost respect.

Easter

I had really good intentions on following the life of Christ this year leading up to Easter. Sadly, I never made it past Palm Sunday. However, I thought about the Atonement a lot during the week so that counts for something, right?

Sofi's birthday celebrations just seemed to continue right into Easter weekend (which it did), and we had a lot of fun as a little family enjoying the beautiful Easter day.

taking a lap around the temple. These two are just so cute!

Beautiful little girl

My gratitude to my Heavenly Father that I have these two for eternity seems to grow and grow. Although we have many shortcomings, Jesus Christ has made it possible for us to live with Him again forever with our families. What a beautiful blessing. 

Happy Easter!

2 Years Old!!!

Sofia Lu is officially 2 years old, and what a sweet little girl she continues to be. She was a dream and slept in until 8:30 am, and took a 3.5 hour nap. I have come to the conclusion that she is growing (finally!). She sleeps like the dead and eats like it's her last meal; and she's clumsy - that too.

She squirmed out of my hands and ran right over to this little beauty. She insisted on riding it around the blocks a few times before breakfast.

Breakfast of champions: birthday mush.

Another lap with her stroller.

We gave her trike to her again when Greggy got home. She could've cared less about any of her other presents.

A castle cake for our princess. 

Round 2 of ice cream. She didn't even touch her cake. 

What fun this girl is. She loves to swim, read books, swing, run away, and play with 'the kids.' She loves princesses and demands to watch Elsa during breakfast (whatever gets the food down). She is strong-willed, sassy, and completely her own. We sure love our Sofia Lu.

Temple Square Tulips

Sofi and I have made a tradition to go see the tulips at Temple Square each April. It seems like the week of her birthday is the prime time to go, so we braved a trip there yesterday, and it did not disappoint (it never does). Sofi was content to walk on all of the walls she could find, stare at all the people, and be afraid of the reflective pond. She's the cutest!

A day in the life!!! :)

Okay, my real reason for going to Temple Square may or may not have been just to take pics of my sweet girl the whole time ... I will let you decide.

This is my absolute favorite! She officially looks like a little girl. 

Sofi insisted on pushing the stroller. My amazing stroller makes it so for her to reach the handle. Score for the little guys!

She is starting to get sick of posing for pics.

But she was intrigued with the moss.

 We failed to see Greg much this week due to Busy Season, so we went to him. We ate lunch and I marveled at how antisocial all accountants are. I would laugh as every single one would come to the break room for lunch, stop in the doorway and look uncomfortably around realizing other people were there as well. What a sad life they lead. Seriously, every single one. Greg needs to get out of that place.

After Sof's nap, and to pass the time, we will ride the bike to the West Bountiful park. She saw me wearing sunglasses and insisted she did too. The kicker? Mine fit better than hers. I may or may not shop in the kids section for sunglasses ...

Our Trip to Cedar City

We spent a few days in Cedar City and found time to have some fun among the crazy.

My sister came over from Minversville and I sacrificed Sof's nap one afternoon to go with her to get baby chicks. It was worth it. They were adorable!

 

The bunnies were her favorite.

Learning how to take clothes off - thanks to her keen observation of cousins

Yes, she had two bowls of ice cream that night (she stole mine).

She took 4+ hour naps on the days she did nap. It was amazing!!! She played hard.

One night we went to Sizzler. Sof was in buffet heaven. She pounded a pile of pepperoni's like it was nobody's bidness!

My mom loves this cat so much ... :)

Sof trying to escape the dressing room of one miserable shopping trip. Me too baby girl!

That smile says it all!! Grandma bought her a puppy purse for an early bday present and one week later she still takes it everywhere we go.

Action shot

There is a fun little park right next to my parent's house. We love it there!

Sofi found this baby carrier one day and drug it with her everywhere. She even took it on a car ride. My smart girl! :)

We ended up leaving to come back to Bountiful Sunday instead of Monday. This cute reunion right here was all worth it!

It's trips right here during busy season that helps rekindle the love between all of us. Greg missed us and we missed having a place of our own. It's a win-win for all.