Tuesday, January 22, 2013

Hippo Chair

Sophie enjoys her meals more than anything else, which means she ends up spending a lot of time in her hippo chair.


 Luckily, she doesn't seem to mind it too much.


As long as the food keeps coming, she is quite happy.


This was clearly pre-meal, since there isn't food all over the place.


Mallory was likely in the background making her little sister giggle.

Sophie's Crib

Jamie woke up one morning to check on Sophie.


She wasn't sleeping as was expected.


As a matter of fact, she was quite awake.


Looks like we need to lower that crib mattress sooner rather than later...

Soccer Camp

This summer, Mallory went to a week-long soccer camp.  The next Lionel Messi had a great time with her new sport.


She learned some basic moves, like how to trap the ball...


...how to dribble...


 ...how to pass...


...and how to cheers an opponent after well fought battle on the pitch.

Wednesday, January 9, 2013

Swimming Time

Mallory gets ready for swimming class.  Not all business though, as the poses range from...


Goofy...


Goofier...


Goofiest.

Sherburn Visit

In June the Held's took a trip down to Sherburn to visit Nama Betty, Papa Ig, Uncle Butch, and Aunt Diane.


The girls got to hang out a bit with Nama Betty.


While Sophie was absolutely mesmerized by Papa Ig's sweet suspenders.


 Diane and the girls relaxed over at Adeline's house.


While Uncle Butch and a cast of thousands attempted to feed Sophie.

Sisters

As we have mentioned before, Mallory has really thrived in her role as big sister.


She is already teaching Sophie how to read.


And then both girls take time to read the story to Mom and Dad.


Mallory helps Sophie with some tummy time...

...and yoga practice???

Cousins

Mallory and Sophie have the good fortune of having their cousins, Brady and Hailey, live nearby so they can get together for some play dates.

 

Uncle Brian tries to corral all the kiddos.


Mallory takes a traditional approach to getting familiar with her cousin.


While Sophie is a little more hands-on in her methods.