(Almost) 11 months old

What have we been up to lately? Besides trying to stay cool in this 90-degree weather, we've been busy with graduation parties, swimming lessons and basically just enjoying the summer. Let's start the photo tour.

Sophie has been getting good at standing up with the help of our coffee table. Every now and then, she'll balance herself with one hand and then sometimes release both hands.


Here she is playing with all of her toys in the living room. That's usually where she can be found in the morning and evening. Some of her favorite toys include stacking cups, books and blocks. Oh, and of course, anything that's not actually a toy.


Last weekend, we went to Richard and Kyrsten's graduation party. Congratulations on graduating! Sophie enjoyed the food- ribs, spaghetti and scalloped potatoes. She spent time playing with her second cousin Ava (8 months).


The day after was Father's Day. Everyone was over at our house, celebrating Adam's graduation. Bryan used his new grill, cooking burgers and brats for everyone. Happy 1st Father's Day, Bryan!


Sophie enjoyed the company of her extended family. In this picture, Kyrsten is holding her.


And here she is with her Great Grandpa Erickson.


We hope that you're all having a great summer!

Bryan, Karen + Sophie
xoxo

10.5 months old

Sophie is now ten and a half months old. She's been busy rolling and scooting around and laughing and giggling as she plays with her toys. The weather outside has been beautiful and we spent today hanging out as a family. It was great!

Sophie and I went shopping last weekend and we checked out the Adirondack chairs at Pottery Barn Kids. Kid-sized furniture is adorable.


Sophie started swimming lessons again, this time, we're going to a swim school with a warmer pool. Here's a picture of her sitting with Dad on the bench, waiting for class to start.


Here's a picture of Dad and Sophie, mid-lesson. There are only two other kids in the class, so they get lots of attention. Sophie enjoyed "jumping" off the platform into the water.


Here's Sophie with Dad, rinsing off after the lesson. Sophie was so tired that fell asleep in the car on the way home.


Sophie turns one next month! Our little baby is growing up so quickly.