More Camping

Beach...in May...in Washington

Sonja greatly enjoyed our camping trip to the Washington coast over Memorial Day weekend. It rained the first day and Sonja was soaked within a half hour of being at our campsite. She jumped in puddles, picked up rocks, played with our friend's dog, and made everyone aware that the fire was "hot". The second day, shown above, was milder with no rain and a few sunbreaks. She spent most of her waking hours at the beach stepping in the water and putting her hands in the sand. Unfortunately, she was confused about sleeping in a tent with us so the nights didn't work out as well.

Profile of a little girl

Reading at Auntie Jenner's

For Auntie Jenner's birthday, we brought pastries to her apartment for breakfast.
Immediately upon arrival, Sonja pulled out the books and sat in bear's lap for some reading.

Sonja and Kari

Runs in the family

Sonja and I have matching mullets!

18 Months

Sonja went in for her 18 month check up last week. She is 32.5 inches tall (75th percentile) and 23.5 pounds (40th percentile). She is overall healthy and doing well. Earlier in the day she went with Kari the the UW's brain development unit for a research experiment. Sonja has done a couple of these. Some involve language development, others have tested other skills. Sonja always enjoys her time sitting with Mom and playing with new toys and talking with a new person. Sonja was very excited after this last one because she got to choose a toy to keep. She chose the orange ball. For a little while now, Sonja has been on a ball kick; it is no surprise she picked it. Her new favorite game is to have me give her the ball right after her nap. She and I will throw it back and forth from the crib.

The top picture is Sonja cuddling with her soft sweater.