Happy Birthday Trey!

This past Saturday Trey turned 31 and what else would one want to do on their 31st birthday, then to head to the North Georgia Orchards?!  Right? ;)  Actually, Trey had mentioned how he wanted to visit one for awhile and it was the perfect way to spend the day with our little family and celebrate his birthday in a low key way.  While it might have been a little nicer up there if it hadn't been so hot, it was still neat to visit and see the curious faces Sophia was making taking in all she was seeing.  Shoot, it was even a spectacle for Trey and I to see all the country folk in attendance riding wagon rides around the property, watching pig races, milking cows, touring a Moonshine museum and eating lots and lots of fried apple treats.  We managed to refrain form overindulging but did buy some jam, pie and a whole lot of apples.  They sure are tasty.

We made it home in time see the Dawgs barely pull off a win (Thank God because it made Trey happy on his birthday) and then we headed to Noche in Vinings for Trey's birthday dinner.  Sophia was great throughout the whole day and was such a trooper.  She really is our traveling baby and as Trey said, "she don't slow us down."  I should probably add... yet ;)

It was such a great day and we love you Trey!  Happy Birthday!!!

Trey's choice for lunch on the way up.  A famous bbq joint in Ellijay.  It was pretty tasty.

Wouldn't have been my pick for a birthday lunch but Trey loved it!  It did have cool ambiance about it and the food lived up to the hype.

She was so excited to tour the Moonshine museum.  Can't you tell? 

What orchard would be complete without a John Deere tractor around?

Fun filled family weekend!

This past weekend Sophia and all of us were in for a treat because Mimi came to visit and stayed with us!  We had so much fun all weekend hanging out with her and the house was filled with the sound of children's laughter and craziness.  Carrie Beth came and stayed with us on Thursday and Friday night and it was fun having the kids over and seeing them play with Sophia.

Love this picture!

Cousin love

Saturday was a crazy day for sure that started out with me co-hosting a baby shower for my friend Stephanie in the neighborhood.  She's expecting a girl in November and just announced the name - Harper Claire.  Can't wait to meet her!

Steph with all the hostesses

Then, Saturday afternoon I headed to my brother Jon's house to celebrate Kevin's 4th birthday only to rush back to my house to watch the Dawgs beat LSU.  When I got back, Trey's cousin Bryn was there which was a fun treat and it was nice to watch the game with all the family around.  The game was so exciting until the end and I was glad we pulled off the win so daddy could celebrate with Sophia! :)

I only managed to get this one picture from Kevin's party with my grandmothers and Sophia

Bryn and all the girls

yay!  Dawgs win!

Sunday morning we headed to a nearby park to meet our friend Jen who took pictures of Sophia for a 7 month photo shoot.  The park was in the middle of a sketchy part of town but it was perfect for pictures and I can't wait to see the final products.  Sophia was the perfect baby model and Jen always takes the cutest pictures so I know they won't disappoint.  So glad we were able to sneak that photo shoot in before her baby girl arrives!

This weekend came and went so fast and it was almost creepy when everyone left because like a flash it turned so silent in this house.  We miss everyone already but I'm so glad Sophia got to spend so much quality time with her Mimi, Aunt Carrie Beth and cousins.

Magid Family Beach Week

What a fun week!  As all fun weeks go I feel like it came and went way too fast but I'm so glad we got to spend a week with my family at one of my favorite places in the world - the beach!  I have so many fond family memories from all our trips to Destin and Panama City as a little girl and it's so nice to be able to continue that tradition with all my brothers and our growing families.  I know my mom and dad were in heaven having all of us together - although we all missed my brother Ryan and Meghan.

We love Abuela and Grandfather!

Sophia was much more alert this time at the beach and didn't want to miss a thing!

Little swimmer - she loved splashing in the pool and kicking her little feet in the water

Higher daddy!  Higher!

Sophia finally wore her shades!

Alex loved hanging out with Sophia and really wants a baby sister :)

Alex's hugs all week never got old.  Love that boy!

4 Generations

 It was nice to have my grandmother there as well and see her playing with all her great grandkids.  I'm so lucky to still have my grandmother around and glad I'll be able to remind Sophia one day of all the time she got to spend with her.

We couldn't have asked for better weather and it was a much needed and enjoyable week of sunshine and family time.  So thankful for the break from reality and glad we'll be able to see everyone again in a few weeks at Ryan and Meghan's wedding in Savannah.

Sophia 6 months

Little pumpkin is growing like a weed.  At her check up this month she had grown to 25 1/4 inches (60 percentile) and is 14 lbs 6 oz (17 %).

@ 6 months old Sophia:

• has 2 adorable front teeth (on the bottom)
• eats really well!  Has tried Oatmeal and Rice cereal, squash, pears, sweet potato (loves this one), apples, bananas, carrots (loves this too)
• sleeps through the night! (woo hoo! hope I don't ginx us)  We typically put her down between 7:30-8:30 and she sleeps until 7
• loves her jumperoo and activity saucer
• loves all musical toys
• can grip a spoon and put it in her mouth
• has started to shriek a little bit - not a good thing
• sings and coos to herself in the crib in the morning when she's waiting on mommy to come get her
• is almost crawling
• can sit up for a second before falling over
• has enough hair for mommy to put little bow clips in
• is so curious about everything going on around her

what's that mommy?

love her nap hair 

Love this girl!