You Are My Sunshine

The sun has finally decided to shine. Last Friday and Saturday, we had two of the most wonderful days. Jon has been feeling more like himself and the weather was beautiful, so we spent a lot of time outside. Friday we went to the park and Sophie got to swing. She loves the swings! I tried the slide, but she wasn't too keen on that. After the park, we went to the Parker's for dinner. Sophie had so much fun playing at the Parker's she didn't end up going to bed until 9:oo.

Saturday was another fun filled day. I went shopping with my mom for mother's day gifts, and then we spent the afternoon outside. We went for a walk and then played at the park again. When we got home, the guy who plows our street had come to mow, rake, aerate and fertilize the lawn. Our lawn is horrible, most of the time it is a beautiful dandelion patch. I hate it! It isn't soft, it's half weeds and half dead. Anyway, we thought this might help get our lawn in better shape. While he was outside working, Sophie and I went out to enjoy the beautiful day. We went over to the neighbors to pet the dogs. Sophie loves dogs! After playing with the dogs, I pushed Sophie on her beep, beep. I tried to get her to push it, but she wanted to ride it instead. I need to get a stick that I can push it with, so that I don't have to bend over. My back doesn't like it when I push Sophie on her beep, beep. When it was time to bring Sophie in for dinner, a bath and bed, she cried. She just loves being outside and she hates to come in. She went to bed at 7:00 and then Mom, Jon and I enjoyed a nice BBQ outside on our driveway. The neighbors were all out playing and doing yard work, it felt like summer. I was truly in heaven. The best part about it was that there were no bugs. There are way too many bugs here and I hate them all.

I have felt so happy the past couple of days. Jon has been feeling well and the weather has been beautiful. We've had a lot of fun spending time as a family, which has been wonderful. I'm so grateful that Jon has been doing so well. I pray every night, that he won't get too sick. We are truly being blessed and it has been such a blessing to have my mom here with us. I love her company and she has been a great help with Sophie and with cooking and cleaning. I'm going to miss her when she leaves, she's been my moral support through all of this. We are going to enjoy every day that Jon feels well and just enjoy being together as a family. I can't wait until the pool opens, so that we can spend some time at the pool. I just know Sophie is going to love the pool, and I could use a little color.

Here are some cute pictures of Sophie in two of her new summer outfits from grandma Rosa.

My big girl!

Riding her beep, beep.

Going for a walk with grandma.

She walked and walked and walked

My baby girl is walking. She took her first steps on her own, on Sunday, May 1st. We were in Relief Society, and she was getting a little vocal, so I took her out in the hall. Once she quieted down, we walked back in to the Relief Society room. I held out my hand, so that Sophie would walk to my mom and take her hand, but instead she let go of my hand and kept walking. I was so excited and surprised. I wanted to scream with excitement, but we were in the middle of the lesson. I looked at my mom and she smiled with excitement too. Unfortunately, because it happened during Relief Society Jon missed seeing his baby walk for the first time. When we got home, Sophie walked from Jon to me. The first couple of days, she would only walk from one person to another, but now she'll let go of the furniture and walk on her own. She amazes me with how quickly she learns new things. Once she tries something for the first time, it doesn't take long for her to become a pro.

She balances with her hands up in the air. I love it!

My big girl! Walking from Daddy to Grandma.

Happy Mother's Day

My mom has been here for the past three weeks helping us while Jon starts his chemotherapy treatments. I had the privilege of celebrating my very first Mother's Day with my own mom. It was such a special day. Jon got up with Sophie, so that Mom and I could sleep in, although Sophie gave me a great gift and she slept until 7:20. Jon bought Mom and I a corsage to wear at church, and he fixed a delicious dinner. He made pork chops with rice and salad, and we had banana cream pie for dessert. He also kept Sophie with him during Sunday School and Relief Society, so that Mom and I could enjoy the lessons. We had such a wonderful day, and I am so grateful for the opportunity that I have to be a mother and to celebrate my very first mother's day. Thank you Jon, for giving me such a wonderful day! I love being a mother, and this past year has been the best one yet. I look forward to many more days as a mother. Thanks Sophie for being my baby girl. I love you!

Mom and I with our beautiful flowers. I was worried that Sophie would try and play with the flowers. She didn't, but she managed to hit it every time I held her. After sacrament meeting a small piece of my flower fell off. Oh well, it still looked pretty.

My sister Nicole made a special card for me from Sophie. It was so cute! Thanks Nicole for the fun card.

Even though I was the one who was supposed to give gifts to my mom, she ended up giving me gifts. She bought me pair of black leggings, a shirt, a bracelet and a new purse. Thanks Mom for the wonderful gifts, you spoiled me. Jon bought me a new dress, but I need to buy a white shrug to go with it. I truly was spoiled!

Sophie helping me open my gifts.

Mom opening the gift I gave her. My brother Nick and I went in on a gift and got mom a new skirt and blouse.