This past month has been full of fun and activity. First of all, Sophia is now 9 months old and looking more and more like a little girl, not the little baby she has been. It's so exciting, but also a bit sad. She is getting so active, not that she wasn't before, but now she is really moving around and talking at all times! She is now not only crawling like a pro, she also pulls up on furniture and mommy's legs and "cruises" around all the furniture. She holds onto the table, and walks around it, then crosses over to the couch and back again. She even scales the walls, it's hilarious!! She looks like 'Spider baby.' She doesn't actually climb the walls of course, but just holds on for balance and walks around the room. She is pretty proud of herself when she does it too. Sophia is also eating lots of different types of foods now, but her favorite is still baby oatmeal mixed with fruit. I am trying to introduce her to many different kinds of foods so she doesn't grow up to be a picky eater. She seems to have more issues with textures than she does with tastes. Since she still doesn't have any teeth, I have to be careful she doesn't choke. Although the doctor assured me her gums are hard enough to mash up her food. It still makes me nervous!
So proud of her Bapa!
February 26th was a big day for the Wong family! Not only was it our 4 year wedding anniversary, but it was also the day that James got sworn in as an American citizen! We went down to the LA Convention Center for the ceremony. There were 6,001 people being sworn in that day! There were a lot of people, and of course we were late, but that actually worked in our favor because we got to sit together. By the time we arrived the place was pretty packed, so they sat us together in the back. Usually, the guests sit in the back and those being sworn in are all in the front. It was a neat ceremony, complete with a slide show of American soldiers with "Proud to Be an American" playing in the background. A bit cheesy, but kind of nice. We went out to our favorite Indian restaurant that night as a family to celebrate. Not exactly an American meal, but it was tasty!! James and I went out that weekend for a nice quiet dinner, while my cousin Morgan babysat for us. It was really nice to get out and have a date without baby in tow.
Out to dinner for our Anniversary at one of our favorite restaurants Mario's
Earlier this month I had a bridal shower for my best friend Marika at our house. She and her fiance, Will, are getting married May 23rd. We are so excited for them and can't wait for the big day. The shower went really well, it was a nice afternoon. There were also quite a few babies there as well. Marika's sister Janna, sister-in-law Julie, friend Mandy and myself have all had baby girls in the past year, so the four girls got to play together. It was fun to see them all together. Now I am looking forward to the Bachelorette Spa day in May!!
All of the ladies at Marika's bridal shower
Me, Sophia and Marika enjoying the day
So, that's pretty much what we've been up to this past month. I am just trying to hang on to every moment with Sophia. I feel like she is growing so fast and she isn't going to be a baby for much longer. Only 2 1/2 months until she turns 1!! I can't believe it...only yesterday she was a tiny newborn sleeping on my chest. She is becoming a little clown and always has us laughing at her silliness. Her new favorite pass time is kissing her reflection in the mirror. She thinks it's hilarious! The funniest part is that she kisses with her mouth wide open and tongue out!! Her kisses are wet, but I love them!
Riding on Bapa's shoulders at the park
She loves the swing!
