I don't know how it happened, but our baby is 7!!! I think that's as
hard for me as the fact that our oldest is 17! Sweet Sophi's birthday
was September 4 and began with an early morning trip to watch the
sunrise over Bryce Canyon with Jeremy and Taylor. Then it was back in
the teepee to have her breakfast in bed. As usual, Sophi wanted Lexi to
join her for her birthday breakfast-- those two are pretty inseparable!
After cleaning up camp and exploring a little more, we headed back home
with a stop to see (great) Grandma Larsen. We all love her so much and
appreciate any time we get to spend with her. Then it was on home,
where Grandma and Grandpa Nelson had cake waiting. It was a fun
birthday for the Soph Monster.
Sophi
started first grade this year and is loving it! Her teacher, Ms.
Poppleton (isn't that the best name ever for a 1st grade teacher?) is
darling and her TA, Ms. Dani, could not be any better. In fact, Sophi
often says in the evenings, "I miss Ms. Dani! I can't wait to see her
tomorrow!!" It is so comforting to send her to a great school with
great teachers and great friends.
Sophi is pretty much the
most lovable little person on the planet. I always tell her that my
favorite part of each day is 6:45 in the morning. We've just finished
scriptures with the older kids and it's time for Sophi to wake up. I
love to go and scoop her out of bed, wrap her silky blanket over her,
and head to the couch for a little cuddle time before the morning gets
too hectic. Holding her in my arms while she is still so sleepy and
warm and yummy is just heaven for me. Ahhh, I love that girl!
I think I've mentioned it before, but Sophi has (per her request) her own little youtube channel. She has always loved being on camera, and it's fun to have a place I can keep snippets of her life. If you'd like to visit it, you can click HERE.
I cannot imagine my
life without this precious little girl. She fills my heart. I am sure
there is no joy on earth above that which I find in being her mother. I
love you, Sophi Malophi!!!
Sophi and cousin Emery love to play with each other!
