Halloween

Funny glasses

Princess on a swing.

Sarah didn't love the costume at first.

She got used to it thought and wouldn't let go of her pumpkin.

Leah knew right away that she wanted to be a princess, and she didn't like any of the store-bought costumes.

So she basically wore her everyday pink with a crown and wand.

It was a really warm night, and we had a good time making our way around the neighborhood.

Even though Leah really loved getting the candy, she liked handing it out even better.

She liked seeing all the costumes.

The leg

Sarah started walking on a Thursday and took a big fall on Sunday night.

By Wednesday after doctor visits and X-rays.

We were at the orthopedic's office to get a cast for two weeks.

Leah picked out the green cast.

It worked perfectly with her pumpkin costume.

Toddling

Sarah's been taking a few steps here and there for the past few weeks, and she is gaining more and more confidence each day.









Sarah is at such a fun age.

She babbles a lot, and she is really good at saying mama and DAda. She also tries to say Sarah, Leah, and Doggie. They all pretty much sound like Dada.

She waves all the time, and loves waving at strangers.

She scrunches up her nose and gives a huge smile when you say cheese.

She loves putting on her own shoes and socks.

Leahisms

Before I forget:

Crispie - Frisbee
Shama Poo - Winnie the Poo
Emalade - Lemonade

She also says, "me think" a lot, and I have found her a couple of times mimicking me while talking to Sarah or other littler kids. She'll say things like, "look at me" or "I can't hear you" or "Are you tired baby?"

She is so grown up. Her favorite hobby other than swinging is shopping. She is content going from store to store running errands.

She loves picking out her own clothes, and she stopped dead in her tracks at the mall the other day to admire a kiosk full of sparkly jewerly and then said, "Mom, I really, really like the pink one."

Welcome Sophie

Of all the girls here, she is by far the least dramatic.

Unless you happen to be flying with her. Then, all there is to say is good luck!

Sophie climbed out of this bag during the first flight with Lisa.



Lisa had to take a cab to Walmart to buy a duffle bag for the second flight.

Sophie scratched her way out, and Lisa wouldn't even talk about it when we met her in the airport. Luckily the flight attendent was more lenient.



As soon as we made it home, Sophie was as happy and very comfortable. Our girls were super excited. Leah was all giggles, and Sarah pointed and kicked wildly.



She likes to sleep here most of the day.



Sophie really is the best dog. I've never been a big dog person, but I really love Sophie. We decided to take her, so my parents wouldn't have to sell her so they could serve a mission.

The girls love her, and it really hasn't been that big of an adjustment.