9 month check up

Sophia went to her nine month check up today. She had to get one shot, a TB test, and a finger prick. She was not the happiest of campers after that. I always feel so bad because I have to hold her down and she just looks at my with the saddest face I have ever seen. It breaks my heart every time. She is quiet the big girl I have to say and is off the charts for both her height and weight. Here are some of her stats and things she is doing:

-weighs 28 lbs
-is 30" tall
-wears size 18 mo clothes
-is in size 5 diapers
-tooth #7 has finally come in
-she is pulling herself to the standing position and just hangs out....it makes me a nervous wreck
-she will not let me put headbands on her for any extended period of time. she eventually rips them off. makes me a little sad because she has so many cute ones
-plays the game, "how many times will mom and dad pick up the bottle and give it to me after i throw it on the floor"
-oh yes and let's not forget the biting....she is going to make me bleed one of these days

A day at the Taormina pool

I threw my back out taking Sophia out of the back of my car. She was still in the infant carrier...not any longer that's for sure. I had to realize the hard way she was ready for the bigger car seat. I think I was in a little bit of denial. So, I decided the best course of action was to head to my dad's house and rest up. The kids are out for the summer and more than willing to help with Miss Sophia. It was great having them there. I was a little scared to be home by myself trying to take care of her.

Just my luck they were heading to Frank and Barbie's house the next day to hang out by their new beautiful pool. I was super stoked and so was Sophia. That girl LOVES the water! It is a crack up. She gets so jazzed up when she sees the water. She thinks she can just jump right in and swim, kind of scares me.

We had such a nice relaxing day by the pool and it was topped off with Uncle Paco's cooking. It was fabulous as always. I could use a few more days like that this summer.

Hanging in the shade with Aunt Talia.


Talon loved being able o pick up Sophia in the water. Normally she weighs half of what he weighs.


Snuggling with Auntie Barbie.


Revel was not too sure about Sophia's wiggling around. I don't think he had a good enough grip.


Shawn hanging with all the tan italian boys.


Sophia was trying to take Raven's nose off.