Sofia Hits Venice

Just hanging out by the gondolas

Trains in Departure

Trains in Departure
As I upload video after video I realize you may wonder why there are relatively few photos capturing our trip. I did have my D80 with me however if you’ve ever tried to carry a diaper bag, push a stroller and take pictures all at once I guess you would understand my dilemma. This clip shows us at the Florence train station waiting for our train to Venice. Our friends are hanging with Sofia while Max and Dan try desperately to avoid the camera. They were REALLY tired of me video tapping everything, hence Dan's scowl.

Pool Time

Sofia finally enjoyed her inflatable turtle at the pool in Italy. While hesitant in the beginning, by the end of the week she was kicking her legs and making small splashes in the water. Look out Dara Torres!

When in Rome

I wish I could say we got to Paris and Sofia immediately began gnawing on a baguette, but that isn’t the case. The bread gnawing began in Italy, with this very tasty bread stick. She is clearly enjoying herself.

Paris

We still have not downloaded all of our pictures from the trip. I would like to keep them chronological which means you may miss pictures here and there if you are only looking at the beginning of my blog. I will try to remember to link if I do a substantial add.

Books

Sofia loves her books. At two months old I would hold a board book in front of her and would slowly turn the pages. Sofia would first watch as my hand flipped each page, then she would look at the pictures. Now at nearly seven months, I barely get the book open before her arms start quivering and her little fingers start wiggling in anticipation. I went from holding the book while she watches, to just handing it to her. Each month Sofia has shown more and more excitement towards her budding book collection; she drools on them, chews on them, and just this month has started turning pages!