Thanksgiving Fun

We went to the holiday parade on Sat. Sophie liked it for about a half an hour but it got a little boring after we saw the same things over and over: kids singing, then horses, then cars (REPEAT). We didn't last for Santa at the end.

Yes, Sophie is wearing a suit! And here's me rolling out roll dough.

Big Girl Bed

On Saturday Phil turned Sophie's crib into a big girl bed. She was so excited all day pretending to go to sleep in it but then when it was really time to sleep, she cried herself to sleep. But last night she got under the covers, gave us a kiss, said, "Nigh night Mommy, nigh night Daddy." and that was it! She looks so cute in it but it makes me sad she's already old enough for a "big girl" bed. Next...potty training. Wish us luck!

Family Pictures, Nov 2009

Love them! Thanks Jed. www.blanketback.com

"I Want More Candy!"

Halloween was so fun with Sophie this year, she REALLY got into Trick-or-Treating. She was even comfortable enough to say to one lady, "I want more candy!" instead of "trick-or-treat". And...I just happened to get it on video!

My Baby has Tattoos

I am NOT a fan!

Cow Boots

Phil's parents bought Sophie these pink cowboy boots when we went to San Antonio for Phil's boot camp graduation. She's worn them once or twice, but lately she's become very attached to them. She calls them her "cow boots" and wears them constantly. Last week to church and even to bed sometimes. I'm ok with it since they are really cute and we live in Idaho so why not? She can be a cowgirl if she wants!

Operation Domestic Tara

I'm determined to learn how to cook, sew, and become crafty. Luckily, I have lots of friends and family who are willing to help me. This week my mom and Becca helped me make really cute spiders out of shiny pipe cleaners and pom poms for the table decorating contest at our ward Halloween party. I am also proud to announce I made my first ever pie from scratch. My friend Therese helped me make the most delicious banana cream pie I've EVER tasted. She's also teaching me how to cook once a week and I trade by giving her son TJ piano lessons. And Phil's dad helped me make an apple pie. Next: making gravy from scratch and Christmas crafts. Any ideas?