June 2001

Sophie's speech is notably improved over the past month.  "down koo lake" is now "down to lake".  "Mommy, wh'yoo doing?" is asked over and over, as is "Where we going?"  The only response that doesn't elicit a repeat question is "to the moon!"  This usually tickles her enough to break the cycle.  She also requests things by saying, "How about...?"  

We have architectural plans for a 450 square foot addition to our house, and we are in the process of getting contractors to give us estimates.  We hope to have it started in August or September and completed this winter.  Wish us luck!  It will be a master bedroom suite - bedroom, bath, and office.

Sophie's friend Wylie had her third birthday - it was a major social event

 
The annual Clearwater Revival festival was an opportunity to hang out with Noel's old friend Andrea and her daughter Isabel (above with Sophie in stroller).  Zlatne Uste held a warm, hrainy barbecue at Pine Lake Park, after Judy's baby shower at Jane's earlier that day.  Sophie was serenaded and surrounded by horns, while Judy bumped bellies with Emerson.  

Sophie and friend Benjamin play the piano, Daniel and Sophie vamping on a trike before she can reach the pedals, Sophie in profile.  

 
At the end of the pregnancy, Sophie and the folks are beating the heat by swimming as much as possible.  Above, Judy and Sophie are swimming (and posing) at our friend Jenny's pool with a gorgeous view of the Hudson.

Relaxing with the folks at Lake Celeste.

A dinner visit from Judy's uncle Henry and his partner Melanie is a lot of fun.