Happy 1st Birthday, Sophia!

Hello Everyone,

We apologize that it has been a while since we've written. An update is long overdue, we know!

Everything here is well -- we are busy as ever. Sophia is a whopping thirteen months old now. We had a great time celebrating her 1st and her grandma's 60th (same day!) on March 1st -- their birthday weekend. Finally, we have a few birthday photos to share... enjoy!

As for Sophia's development, well, she is a ball of personality and energy, really. The girl cannot sit still, and she is fast as lightning (she now runs, not walks). In no time, her dad will be having her running line drills and suicides... training for every sport imaginable. Poor girl. Wait... poor parents! For our one year old is the biggest boss in our house. How can it be?!

In other areas of life, we are continuing to enjoy a settled life in Baltimore. The wealth of kids, dogs and young families nearby to us is especially nice. We can't wait for it to get warmer out so we can go for walks along the harbor, like the good old days.

Brent is enjoying his new position, as of around March, at Black & Decker, and has been doing his fair share of traveling for work lately. Speaking of traveling, the two of us (Brent and I) will be going on our long-awaited trip to Switzerland and France at the end of April. We can't wait! Sophia's grandparents on both sides and also her extra special Aunt Danielle will be caring for her while we are on vacation. I know we will have the most fabulous time but at the same time can't fathom leaving our little muffin cake behind for eight whole days!!

We hope that you are doing well, and look forward to writing again soon.

With love,
Erika, Brent and Sophia

PS - Above photo taken April 4th!