Josie Rose

Clinton's brother Grant and his wife Tiffany had their first baby yesterday morning. Their daughter is named Josie Rose, 7lbs 30z 19.5 inches long. We're so happy and proud of them. She's adorable. I don't however have any pictures of my own yet because my camera needed new batteries :( She has lots of hair! Pictures to come soon!

Welcome Josie Rose Sjoquist!

Sophie's Baptism

Alice and Nate, Sophie's Godparents


I love this dress!!!!

Sophie Serene was baptized this weekend on December 9th. It was just beautiful... I couldn't have asked for a better baby, not a peep out of her. She was sleeping until they put the water on her, then she was awake and watching, very cute. Again, my mother in law made the dress for her. I couldn't have asked for or designed a more beautiful dress. It was so Sophie, pretty with pink!

Well our Christmas shopping is almost complete, only a few gifts left to buy. Thank goodness I started buying early this year. It makes the holiday season so much more less stressful. My sister and her husband will be in town for the holidays so we are looking forward to that. Clinton's sister Serene and husband Daryn will also be in town. So much to look forward too!

Christmas is soon!

Sophie's aunt Tiffany and her cousin, still in baby belly!
Clinton cutting down Sophies first Christmas tree this past Saturday

Sophie and her bedtime buddies

Well I just got Sophie weighed today. She is 14lbs. 3oz and 25 1/4 inches. She's doing great. We are so excited for this upcoming holiday season. I just decorated our tree today. It's so fun making our house festive! Sophie is being baptized this weekend and we are very excited about that. Cant' wait. That's about it, I wanted to give a quick update. Happy holidays!

Thanksgiving

She just loves the hands!

I really think this pic looks like me when I was a baby.

Thanksgiving was a whole lot of food for our family. We went to the Sjoquist family gathering and my parents family gathering. We dressed Sophie up for the occasion which is always fun. Nothing much new with our family. Since a lot of our friends are home for Thanksgiving we got together with several. That was a nice change in pace for us. Sophie's Baptism is coming up Dec. 9th. We're looking forward to that. Clinton's mother Chris is going to make her a dress. It is going to be so beautiful, can't wait to see how it turns out. Sophie is getting more exciting by the day. Lately I'm just noticing how reactive she is to us, she "talks" more and more everyday. She's more amused by Clinton lately, I'm blaming it on the funny looking face. :) She has a hay day with him. Here's a few pics

Just some pics

"Hands"

Sophie has really been enjoying these lately and it's so much fun watching her play with them and bat at toys.

Sophie has started to enjoy the bumbo chair finally. Yes, I know there was a recall but only to warn people about putting it on elevated surfaces. I use it on our carpet for safety.

Sophie isn't a fan of tummy time but we're making progress. She isn't even crying here.... well not yet anyways.
Sophie looked so cute in her little pink Vikings outfit. I just love it. Anyways, there isn't too much new here with our family. I just started to christmas shop which has been so much fun with so many children in our family now. I feel like a kid again... almost. I can't wait to get our first "family" christmas tree. This year Sophie doesn't care much about it but next year we'll have fun getting her excited for it. I just got Sophie weighed today and she's 12 lb 13 oz. After her weigh in I got my flu shot for the year since it's recommended especially with lil Sophie.

2month Well Visit

Sophie had her 2 month well visit today. She weighs 12lbs 3oz and measures 23.5 inches. She is in the 75 - 90th percentiles for her measurements. She's a big girl. They also gave her 3 shots and an oral dose... Those were hard on me. She was startled then went full speed screaming. :( I think she's sore from them still her cries are different than usual.. Anyways the picture above is of Clinton holding Sophie she was just crying then Clinton put her pacifier in her mouth and her head literally dropped..... and she was out cold asleep! I've never seen anything like it. It looks like she could have touched her toes.

Halloween

We decided to take Sophie out for her first halloween. I bought a poodle costume online and dressed the little one up. There wasn't any candy for her but it was the best time to get around to introduce her to people who haven't seen her yet. We were able to make 8 of our 15 or so stops that we had wanted to but it was ok. It took 5 hours to visit 8 houses..... lot's of talk inbetween. She wasn't in the best of moods but Clinton showed off his "skills" by quieting her down... making him look like the master parent..... oh please, that's not how it is at home... She's a momma's girl. Anyways so here's some photos.