Who Dressed Sophie?

Sophie dressed herself. She was staying home with me today because she had a fever yesterday. She packed these clothes to wear, without her Mom or big sister telling her what to do. She is very proud of herself, she is quite the Fashionista. She would not make any changes to what I suggested.

Sophia's New Job Description

My Angel Baby

While in CR

Here I am trying out Mike's hammock, moments later the line behind my head slipped almost to the floor, which made me decide not to try resting again! Sandy and I took a walk down to the "Swimmin Hole" that was created by damming up the stream. The kids were on Holiday and you could hear them splashing and yelling everyday. We took a walk up the street and met a neighbor on horseback heading up to the paved highway.(which was a two lane asphalt road) The bottom pic is looking across the calle from Sandy & Mike' front gate.

Sandy & Mike's Hacienda

Just about every morning we would have coffee and fresh fruit on the Patio/terrazzo. They have about every fruit imaginable growing on their lot. Bananas, mangoes,lemons.limes,oranges,papyas etc., plus Mike has started a vegetable garden. Dick spent time reading/relaxing. Mike has built a retaining wall on this side of the house, but is planting what I thought resembled Hibiscus, because the roots hold the ground.

Paige Photos

Melissa and Mike came over to resurrect my Guava tree that I believe was nearly felled by Raccoon. Paige took some interesting photos of my yard. Winter garden not much in bloom. Snake plants and palm tree still thriving

Hot Dip on a Cold Night

We decided that we would warm up by getting in the SPA. Now the spa is 102 degreesbut the pool was 60.

The girls would jump into the pool to chill down. Sophia is the brave one jumping in.

New Years Resolutions 2009

Gregory put together a shelfing unit I had started with Sophia, unfortunately she could not hold it tight while I pounded in the ends. Luckily Gregory finished it for us, and now my garage looks much neater.

Dick climbed up on the roof, to clean the gutters. This is becoming quiet a task, remember Karen and Greg just did this at Halloween when they visited. Beware, the next person who visits me on a Holiday may end up on my roof!

Beach Day 2009

What would it be without a "Bury Sophia in the Sand Day" to start the New Year? We just want to make everyone living in the colder states jealous because they weren't here!

Winner of the Best Decorated Dollhouse for 2008

The girls decided to decorate their dollhouse with some of my xmas decorations. I think they did a very good job. Paige puts on the finishing touches, while sophia poses with the Winning Selection!

Christmas Day

I was called to my Grand- daughters by 6:30 am, where they opened all their gifts, while the 2 Grandmas watched. Then I went home to start the Brunch, before they arrived. They looked so cute in their pink satin pj's and mammoth crocs. Not only did they receive toys, but plenty of new clothes! Then we went out on the pool deck for Breakfast. Cousin Katy stopped by to distribute the latest fashions in hats.

Sophia makes Cookies without Any Help

The Secret Recipe for Peanut Butter Cookies, which has been in our family for generations is past on to the youngest. This is during my alone time with Sophia in the afternoons while her sisters and Mom are in school. Sophia is such a sharing child while she licks one hand KiKi licks the other. Of course we can not leave Finley out, so he gets a lick also. We were trying to take one of those "at arms length" pics, but Sophia's arms were not quite long enought. I think we need to practice more before we get as good as Jen and Mo.

Hailey and maxwell

Haley and Max came over to visit their cousin, but the only thing Max wanted was to climb the stairs.

Anna Bannana

Adrienne and Anna watching some early morning TVbefore Breakfast . This little one ate all her breakfast,was so sweet and such a happy baby, I hope we get to visit again real soon.