Going South

Sophi and I got back last week from our two week trip to the south. We had such a good time being with friends and family. After flying by myself with Sophi it was very nice to have Josh with me on the way there this time. We were able to get the bulkhead seat which was so nice and made the flight so much easier!

We went up to TN to spend the first week of our trip with Josh's parents. It was so much fun but sooooo hot! We forgot about the humidity in the South!! One day we all decided to get in the baby pool just to cool off! Sophi learned a new word while at her Grammy and Poppy's, "comb." Check it out!

She also learned she could push things around with her new found strength in her legs. So funny!

We had a good visit with Josh's family and we look forward to seeing them again soon.

We flew back to Atlanta the end of that first week to celebrate my niece Evie's first birthday! We had so much fun celebrating the life of that special girl. Unfortunately, I did not take any pictures at the party, but check out the Graham and Ashley's blog for some great pictures from that day.

Josh left us Sunday to return to Pasadena so he could begin teaching for the summer term. We were sad to see him go so to take our minds off missing him we headed down to the beach in Pops plane. Sophi still loves the sand and the water. She also loves being in the pool. We had fun playing on the beach with Lolly and Pops and being able to relax for a few days. The last couple days of my trip I get to spend some time hanging out with Graham and Ashley and getting our girls together to play. It was so much fun to see them interact and get to know each other better. I look forward to seeing all the fun they will have together as they grow up.

One of the biggest things Sophi accomplished while we were back in the south was taking her first steps!!!!! Unfortunately I don't have it on video yet but she can take four to five steps in a row at this point. It is so cute to watch! As soon as I get a video I will post it so everyone can see!!

Sophi and I flew back to Pasadena last Monday and fortunately it was, minus the slight delay in our departure, an uneventful trip home.

Sophi and i will head back to Atlanta in August for a week while Josh begins his Comprehensive Exams. Although we will miss being with Josh for the week it will be fun to see everyone again! And we can't wait for the end of August when Josh will be done with his exams and ABD (All But Dissertation)! This is such a huge accomplishment and milestone for him and Sophi and I are so excited to celebrate this achievement with him!!!