A long overdue update

So sorry we've been gone from the blogging world for over a month!  Life sort of got away from us, but we are back and here are some quick updates on the girlies.  First Sophie:

Most notably, Sophie decided to spice things up by spending the night in the Vanderbilt Children's ER at the beginning of May.  After many pokes, prods, and scary procedures she was diagnosed with Acute Hemorraghic Edema of Infancy.  If anybody doesn't know what that is (I can't imagine why you wouldn't) she basically had scary rashes, bruising, and swelling.  Thankfully, it was nothing more than extremely uncomfortable for the poor girl, and she has recovered beautifully.  She loves to sing while she is playing, constantly seeks to make eye contact with Aida so that they can laugh together, and is an expert at climbing into chairs and onto the couch.  She is very much into testing and pushing her limits these days, and is very loving and silly.

Now, for Aida:

This little girl is starting to venture more than 2 feet away from Mommy these days and loves to explore and be "ouside!", which is her favorite word as well as her favorite place to go.  She delights in climbing the stairs in front of our house, splashing in the little pool with her sister, and looking at books.  She can be very serious but also likes jokes and has a deep understanding of the "courtesy" laugh.  She loves her little sheep Baa, Elmo, and "ninner" (her way of saying dinner, which is what she calls all food).

Both girls have somehow learned several letters of the alphabet, love the playground, and crack each other up.  They are, without a doubt, God' s greatest gifts to us.

To make up for last's month's drought of pictures, prepare to be inundated with photos over the next few days.  I promise.  Well, I promise to try.