Easter

Sofia's first Easter started with her first trip to mass at St. Christopher's where she was a model parishioner. She greeted everyone, sang during the hymns and kept quiet during the homily. Best of all, she looked adorable in her Easter best. All that was missing was a bonnet.

Easter dinner was at Grammy and Nono's house. Good times (and chocolate) had by all!

Luckily Grammy has a love seat that matched her outfit.

Godparents Auntie Jen and Uncle Nick. Auntie Jen sporting her new short 'do that we love.

Adorable gift box that wrapped up Sofia's first GAP jean jacket!

Aforementioned jean jacket.

Ohh! Cellophane!

The elusive mommy.

Sitting like a big girl at the table in the high chair that Daddy used to use!

A Perfect 10

Happy 10 months!

The 10 month photo shoot was the most challenging yet. No interest whatsoever in looking at the camera or smiling!

*To our clapping and waiving repertoire, we've added the "How big is Sofia?" ... "So BIG!" with the arms shooting straight up in the air. We're working on blowing kisses. We either get a modified pucker OR an arm waving.

*THE most exciting thing this month is that we're FINALLY interested in food. She has suddenly become a hearty, three meals a day, legitimate eater. Favorites are anything mixed with yogurt, cheerios, bread and turkey.

*Still not crawling, but no longer happy to just sit and play. She definitely WANTS to be moving, she just hasn't quite figured it out yet. Attempting to put her down to sit on the floor or into the car seat or high chair inevitably results in the fun arched back and red face.

*Solidly moved from three 30 minute naps to two hour+ naps a day. Usually 10am and 3pm.
Bedtime is 8pm and about 50% of the time she sleeps through the night, the other half she wakes up once and wants to eat.

Action shot. Nothing she loves more than rolling around in our crib and laughing at herself after a nap.

Chillin' in the easy chair at Las Madres church playdate.

First balloon!

Checking out Little Gym. A little suspicious of all the crawlers and walkers.

No, she didn't slide down by herself. But it sure looks like it!

Bronco Baby

Every photo session we have with Andrea Heyfron I think "Sofia can't get any cuter." But each time she does! Check out our latest photo shoot. We spent the morning at Steve's alma mater, Santa Clara University around the mission and it's gardens on this beautiful April day.

Sofia Go Braugh

St. Patrick's Day is a very important day in our house. Since college it has been one of my favorite "holidays." Since heading to San Francisco to celebrate with Irish Coffee and Guinness was out of the question this year, I compensated by dressing up Sofia. Luckily she indulged me and didn't fuss too much during her three costume changes.

The perfect day to wear the Fighting Irish hoodie - a gift from the Righettis who live near South Bend.

Daddy's Lady Luck

As has become tradition, we headed over to Marcia & Ernie's for corned beef and cabbage. Sofia tried some, but preferred the potatoes. Thanks to Gillian for the great outfit #3!

The Green Team

Auntie Jen & Cousin Marissa

Auntie Eva, Elizabeth & Uncle Sweet Nick

Buddies: Noni & Sofia

When Daddy is Away...

...the girls will play! Steve took a jaunt to Las Vegas to watch some March Madness and relive his 20's with the dudes. So we invited the old Lynhurst Way gang (plus Mia) over for some tasty slow cooker pulled pork and vino. Hopefully Amy and I didn't bore Lysandra with too much talk of babies! We loved hearing about all the wedding plans...Lysandra and Luke are getting married August 28th in Omak, Washington. Can't wait!

BFF's - exactly 5 months apart!

Pamy & Mia

Play time with Lysandra who hasn't seen Sofia since she was just about 2 months old (see below).
She's much more fun now!

The Real Moms of Orange County

I had my first night away from home last month when I traveled to southern California for my dear friend Amy-Jo's baby shower. Since I took so long to post this blog entry, I also get to announce that Amy-Jo & Jeff's little girl Gianna Olivia was born on March 31st! She's adorable and looks just like her older brother Enzo when he was born in May 2008. I can't wait to get back down to the OC to meet her.

So, the trip south was a quick, but wonderful day and night away. I felt a little guilty for enjoying myself so much.

Enjoying a very strong pre-flight Cosmo (it better have been for $14!!) at the new SJC bar.

After surviving a treacherous drive through a monsoon that followed me down the 10 to the 57 in the itsy-bitsy Ford Focus with weak headlights, I finally made it to the promised land, Orange County, U.S.A.. It was great to have some girl time with the Amy-Jo and the bonus was a mini LMU reunion at the shower...and the night before when we hung out with Kate - always a treat! But I forgot to get pics. Must have been the sangria and the fact that we had a DD.

Awesome spread by our fab hostesses - Amy-Jo's sisters Claire and Josie.

This is the motif of baby Gianna's super chic nursery.

LMU crew - Maile, Jen, me, Liz, AJ, Katie, Jayme & Bridgette

I don't recall the story behind this. Shhh, the baby is sleeping?

March Madness

We had a crazy busy March which is why I'm just getting caught up on all the fun.

Cruisin' for dude at Safeway. She will smile at anyone who will glance at her...and even those who don't.

My future is so bright...

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We had a wonderful playdate on one of the few sunny days in March at Tina, Michaela (age 3) and Braden's (3 months) house. Amy & Avery met up with us and we had a great time playing with all of Michaela's toys.

This is how Avery rolls. Cozy Coupe all the way.

Avery & Sofia chillin' in the Radio Flyer at Tina's house.
Sofia's mis-matched outfit courtesy of an unsuccessful attempt at eating some chicken = gag n' puke.

Already getting people to do her dirty work. Michaela, fetch my toy!

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Shelley & Dom and Carla & Kaylee came over to enjoy the other sunny day in March...

Dom's the big man on campus. He turned one on April 2!

Sofia happy to sit back and watch the movers and shakers get into trouble.
Kaylee on the lookout for trouble.

Flamingo Flapdoodle

A few weeks ago we were "Flapdoodled" by Girl Scout Troop 772. In an effort to raise funds for an upcoming trip to Canada (?!) the troop enlisted this flamboyance of flamingos (I looked it up) to land on our front lawn. They drop off a binder on your door step and ask for a donation and a letter and/or photos of how you spent your day with the flamboyance. Sofia was a little skeptical and was happy just to be outside where she could wave to her adoring fans.

Much more excited to see Daddy than the flamingos.