Just a quick update from the last doctor's visit. Sophie is a whopping 11 pounds 10 ounces (actually, I am pretty sure that she is 12 pounds by now) and is 23 1/4 inches. All is going well for her. She's growing at an incredible rate. I was looking at pictures taken right after her birth, and was so amazed to see how much change has taken place in just 10 weeks! It seems like such a short time and yet I can't imagine life before her. Strange how that happens.
Anyway, Sophia and I traveled to BC at the beginning of the month. I have to say that Sophia did very well on both flights, it was Air Canada that caused problems. We got caught in that crazy Jazz debacle... Who knew that an entire national airline division could be closed down due to a computer glitch. This took place on the last day. I might have more to say about it. Sophia didn't complain on either flight, and I think I have finally worked out how to travel with her, especially when traveling alone. It was quite a treat. Especially when flying out I had no one beside us, and the stewardess brought our car seat so that Sophie could sit in it for the flight. It was nice.
We arrived in Vancouver on Thursday, and Jacquie finally got the chance to meet Sophie. I think Sophie likes her, as she fell asleep in Jacquie's arms. Nicole and Jen joined us and we all went for ice cream. It was great fun.
Friday, Mom and I drove up to Kamloops so that we could make it in time for Angela and Ken's wedding. After all that was what we there for. We made it in time to be late for the rehearsal, but that's okay. The rehearsal was, well, interesting! Okay, it was totally chaotic, but I think everyone had fun. I even instilled a bit of fear in one of the groomsmen. Sophia did very well, being passed from person to person. There was a line up to hold her at one point! The cutest thing was watching all these big manly groomsmen fawn over this little baby girl. They were really great with her, and I know they will make fabulous fathers in the future, the far future!
Saturday held some lazing in the morning, and a visit from the bridesmaids and bride so that we could talk about the MCing that I was supposed to be doing! Fun! Then it was off to a wine and cheese where the bridal party was acting as servers. Then I went off to decorate the hall with everyone and Sophie and Mom hung out at the Hannis house. She was great with Mom and even demonstrated her amazing ability to let everyone know that she was filling her diapers! Lady like, not quite.
(Ciara in her stunning serving ensemble)
Finally we arrived at the day of the wedding. One of the stipulations of my license in BC to perform the wedding was that I had the marriage register of the nearest United Church. Thankfully the church was up the block from the hotel, so on Sunday morning, we all went to church. It was a great service. My one church-baby nightmare almost came true. In the middle of the service, Sophia decided to fill her diaper. Now for those of you who have heard her do such a thing, you know that she can be quite loud. Thankfully, she toned it down for church! But I was almost embarrassed. It's a good thing she's so darn cute!
The wedding went off without a hitch. The groomsmen and bridesmaids were perfectly behaved. Angela looked stunning and Ken was pretty darn good looking as well. Sophia decided to cry a little so Mom watched from inside. But all was good. Mom and I got to go back to our room while the photos were being done, and then we just had to take the elevator down to the reception. Perfect for us!
The reception was wonderful. I think I did a good job of the MCing. There was only one little glitch. Sophia would not take the bottle from Mom and went into full melt down mode. Mom did great, took her upstairs and tried everything in her bag of tricks. Only when she couldn't do anything else that she sent the flower girl in to get me so that I could feed her. The poor little thing had herself right worked up. I think there were even tears. After that she hung out at the reception with me and Mom. Lots of people were keen to hold her seeing that she was sleeping. I decided to be selfish and keep her to myself. Although Ken's (the groom) middle brother did have her earlier in the evening and was very good with her. I didn't feel the need to take her back until he started handing her over to someone I really didn't know.
All in all, the three of us had a good time. After working through the airplane troubles and ending up spending another day in Vancouver due to the computer glitch, I was glad to be home. We are now in the process of spending most of our time in the Regina house and the weekends in Wolseley. We have the moving company coming on Monday morning to move our furniture and remaining boxes to Regina. I am looking forward to having all of our stuff here, finally. It will feel more like home.
I know that this is getting long... But I figured I should say that Tanya is down to the last weeks of her pregnancy. She is looking great and looked fabulous as a bridesmaid at Angela's wedding. As I countdown to the birth of her little one, I get more excited. Another new baby to join Sophia as the next generation of the foursome (that would be Angela, Tanya, Ciara and myself). Keep her in your thoughts! Good luck pal!
(the group of four, with the start of the next generation)
Anyway, that is it for now. Wish us the best for the move. Could be interesting with the little one!
Here are a couple of newer pictures of Sophie.
(This is Sophia listening to David's voice over the phone! Nothing like a little Daddy time!)
(Too cool for words...)
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