Friday, October 28, 2011

Pumpkin Patch, Round 2...



This fall seems to have had the Taylor Family pretty busy...Between upcoming events, and past events, I feel like October went by in a blur. But we were lucky enough to get two trips out to Bishop's Pumpkin Farm. Trip #2 to Bishop's Pumpkin Farm was with Matthew's family; Grandma Sue, Grandpa Whit and Auntie Lish (or as Sophia says now "Auntie Al"!) Since we'd just been out a few weeks prior, we were really hoping that Sophia would have some familiarity with the place, and the seriousnesss would disappear...but she does things her way. And we are quickly learning that sometimes that is the only way.

The little girl that is all smiles and funny as can be at home, is not the same girl we see in public at times. She becomes so reserved and cautious of all things, that sometimes it appears that she's not having a good time at all. This time, we experienced the same thing. Reservation around every corner. Though, both Grandpa Whit and Grandma Sue commented several times that her daddy was the same way; Cautious of all things new. Not that this is a bad thing. Infact, when she climbed up the stairs with Grandma Sue to go down the slide, I was secretly ok with her reservation to go down the slide, and took it at her own pace. It's almost that "Slow and Steady Wins the Race" kind of mentality...If she can do it on her own timing then we're good...but try and rush it, and helllllloooo meltdowns!

So here are a few pics of our day. And then the evening where she was comfortable back in her own home and loving on her daddy. I couldn't resist the mini-photoshoot that went on that evening! Her smiles and laughing just melted my heart! We just LOVE this girl very much, or as Sophia says, "Love You Much"

Sophia and her Daddy. She's slowly outgrowing the want for the stroller, and her independent side is coming out. She wants to be "walking" all the time now.

Here's that serious face I was talking about. Even when going down the slide. It kills us, because she is NEVER this serious at home. EVER.



Last year at this time...just started taking her first steps!


Oh my goodness how she's grown!!

Checking out the pumpkins carved into the train with Auntie Al and Grandma Sue

She and Grandpa were buddies this afternoon. Which I'm sure he didn't mind one bit!

Little Miss Independent all on her own...Grandpa asked her if she was going to get a pumpkin the night before we left, and she looked at him and said "Yep. Big!" I think she was really hunting for one!

And the Lego time, turned wresting match with Daddy. These are the smiles and silliness that we see at home. All the time. :)

Excuse the bad lighting...but her cheesy grins crack me up!

Sunday morning Football with Daddy. My newest favorite picture!
She's getting really good at cheering with her daddy, and puts her hands up to yell touchdown every time the crowd cheers! It's pretty funny!

So as you can see...Fall is well underway at the Taylor Home, though we are still waiting on that Fall weather to appear...send it our way anytime!

Sunday, October 16, 2011

EXCITING NEWS!!! And...Pumpkin Patch With Mae Mae, Papa, Auntie Carly & Uncle

It's a Girl for Auntie Carly & Uncle Josh!!!
Yay! We are so excited for the two of them!
After 3 attempts at finding the sex, last Saturday was the big reveal! They came back from Sacramento with yummy pink cupcakes to tell us the news!

Here is Sophia enjoying the yummy pink treat with the soon-to-be Daddy & Mommy!!


And now for the Pumpkin Farm pics

Fall...I love this time of year. If only it would really feel like fall...

This weather is making me feel like it's still summer here in the valley.

Regardless of the crazy heat we're having, we had a fun Saturday out at Bishop's. Here are some pics of our day.


Beautiful Sunflowers





This face just about sums up our day...GRUMPY-GAL



Strolling through the sunflowers with Papa





Little Miss Independent wanted to walk by herself and I couldn't resist catching a glimps of those blonde locks of hair



On the Train
"Choo Choo"


Matthew being as patient as a Saint with Sophia



Picking out her own "Pun-kinc"


Tuesday, October 4, 2011

Finally making good on my promise for pictures


Summer is over and she finally decides to wear her sun hat...figures!



Enjoying her chair from Papa as she watches some sesame street


Cooking lessons start early...homemade pizza dough



Mac and Cheese Night
"Noodow and Chee"


Her new thing is putting on her shoes all by herself!


When did life get SO busy?!

Here are some updated pictures for you...

along with some big news in the Taylor home!!! We are going on 2 weeks of Sophia using the potty before bath time at night! 2 weeks of her initiating the big girl potty all on her own! :) I have feeling we'll be spending our Thanksgiving Break doing loads of laundry and picking out some big girl undies! Yay!




This was just after the 1st time she used the potty! There's a much cuter picture of her actually sitting on the potty with a giant grin...but for modesty's sake, we'll save that one for family eyes only! :)