Sports Day

A few highlights from Sophia's Sports Day this year. PE is not her favorite part of school, but her teacher chose her as the girl in her class with the best effort and attitude throughout the day.

Energizer Birthday

Sophia had a grown-up birthday experience this year, receiving her biggest gifts at practical times, which didn't happen to be on her actual birthday. She received much-desired ballet lessons with the appropriate gear. Then Daddy treated her to Coppelia, a ballet only showing in our town at the end of May. Finally, on her actual birthday, she enjoyed special food, her best friend plus Grandma and Grandpa, and a few more presents!

Our new ballerina

Dressing up to see Coppelia

 Enjoying her birthday presents

Jack o' lantern Smile

With one top tooth and two bottom teeth missing, Sophia's smile has resembled a Jack o'lantern lately:

How Theo Spends his Time

With his sisters!

After a visit to the US embassy in London, Theo officially became an American this month; he has yet to become British...

I really like this picture my dad took of me and Theo en route to St. Albans' cathedral.

Thanks to my friend, Stacy, for helping us keep Theo happy in this swing and the door-jumper below.

Clip 1: Theo apparently has a lot to say about the turtle outfit you got him, Mom. (Not least that he's 4 months old and will soon be out of this 6-month sleeper). Clip 2: He hasn't quite figured out jumping yet. It's more like door-prancing at the moment...