End of the Week Randoms

Sophia is just beginning to show an interest in some of Samantha's old "walkers" and push-toys. For the first time, we put her on this horse and she LAUGHED OUT LOUD with pure happiness.

She's starting to get the hang of using her feet to push herself, but she is still lacking a little bit of strength to hold herself up securely.

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One of the gifts that the girls received this week was filled with rose petals. Sam had the time of her life scattering those all over the house!

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Sophia officially started pulling herself up this week ... mostly using the toybox because it is so sturdy. She doesn't stand for long (only about 10 seconds) before she collapses back down onto the floor. It's only a matter of time before she gets strong enough to stand for longer periods of time.

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We stopped by the vet clinic when we were in town the day after Valentine's Day so that my sister could give Sam a special Valentine's Day present. If the truth be known, I think that just seeing the animals there was enough of a "present" for Sam ...

But Michele still had a little something extra for Sam ...

Including her first candy necklace:

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One of Sophia's latest hiding spots, under the end table in the family room:

These girls certainly keep me busy, but I know that I wouldn't trade a moment of it for anything!