Two Months Old!

Josiah just turned two months old, and is growing quickly. At his eight week check-up, he weighed 14 lbs. 4 oz., and measured almost 26 inches long. I have been enjoying his many expressions. Here are just a few of my favorite pictures taken in the past couple of weeks:

First Snow

So, Chris thought that it would be fun to take Josiah outside to see his very first snowfall. We got him all bundled up in his snowsuit, and took him out to 'play'.

He was not impressed, at all, as you can tell. I think it was probably a weird feeling to have all of that cold stuff landing on his face. We couldn't get him back inside quickly enough! Maybe we'll save the forts/snowball fight for next year...

Smiles

Smiles... lots of smiles...

For the past few weeks, we have been blessed with lots of faces like the one pictured above. Endless smiles, and very cute giggles. Josiah has discovered his laugh.

We are still not exactly sure what he finds funny. It varies depending on the day, time of day, and his location. Sometimes, it seems that he is just staring at the wall (?), and other times it is because of tickles, his activity gym, funny faces, or favorite toys.

I am wondering if he may be an introvert like his dad, cause many of his laughing fits are when he is entirely by himself! I am trying to catch this delightful sound on video, and as soon as I do, I will share it with you. (This has proven to be difficult, as he doesn't seem to like being recorded or having his pic. taken- sound like anyone else who lives in our house?!)

Remembering Sophie

This is Sophie, as many of you know.

We are sad to say that she suddenly passed away on Remembrance Day.

She was one-of-a-kind. Anyone who says that animals don't have personalities, that they don't feel and love, never met Sophie!

Sophie came to live at our house last fall, during a very sad time, and she instantly brought joy for life with her. You just couldn't look at Sophie and not smile. She was beautiful, in a teddy bear kind of way. She loved to curl up on a lap or a foot, and would take pats in any form available to her! She constantly sought out the slippers of those she loved, whether they were on or not. Chris always found Sophie hair on his slippers!

Some of Sophie's favorite things: anyone who paid attention to her, food (especially carrots and celery), eating very very fast, TV, running like mad with no care of where she may end up or what she might smash into, running up and down the ramp in her condo (thanks Grampie!)sliding carpets across the floor, staring at those she loved- almost awkwardly, loving without restrictions...

I think this is what I will miss the most. She didn't care about the things people care about. She loved without question or limitations, and with very little expectations. She knew how to show love in a way that I got. She made me smile BIG every day.

She has left a huge space in our living room where her condo sat, and an even bigger space in our hearts where she will be loved and remembered always.