sous chef

tribute

Stone and Sophie do a tribute to one of their favorite books, Hand, Hand, Fingers, Thumb by drumming on a "drum" (stool).

coastal adventures

Go, Daddy, Go!

At Rancho Del Oso, looking for Daddy at the finish line for the Skyline To The Sea 50K race.



Pointing at the spot he will emerge from to hit the finish line.... followed by the ultimate distraction: a 9-week old puppy.


And the reward for waiting.

ice cream, revisited

Sophie has recently reconsidered her stance on ice cream.

We suspect it has something to do with the fact that Stone likes it.



It also makes an excellent medium for artistic expression.

indian summer

on the cob

Enjoying one of the last few farmer's markets of the season.

observation

Sophie: "Rocky is blond."

what the ocean says

"ssssplaaassshhhhh"

sandy

Sophie loves the beach.

She likes to look at the water, but not get too close. Mostly she likes to dig in the sand. When asked if she is ready to leave, she usually replies, "no, I'm playing in the sandbox."

Unfortunately a lot of that sandbox ends up in the car, too.

and celebrate we did...

Sophie had a very fun birthday weekend. Here are some highlights:

Being the Birthday Fairy


Taking a break with Stone and cousins Ryann and Cameron at the Kings Mountain Art Fair to enjoy "Storybook Glen" in a tree grove.


Cake, of course.


Channeling her inner Glinda.


Making music.






And taking the stage after dinner at a favorite local restaurant.

Two, as advertised

Happy birthday, Sophie Jane!