It all started with two yams...

This is my story, and I'm sticking to it!

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It all started one day when I was innocently eating my two yams. I was eating them very gingerly just like a proper little lady should...

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But then, I started hearing this voice inside my head. He was telling me what to do, and he said he was "The King"!

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First, he told me to eat about 100 yams.

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Then, he told me to grab the bowl of yams off the counter. Now, I would never think of doing such a thing. But, he was "The King", so I thought I should obey.

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He commanded, "Make like a chipmunk, and stuff another yam in your mouth!"

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My cheeks were pretty full already, but I had to comply.

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He made me put both my hands in the bowl and mush up the yams with my fingers. It was not fun. Really, I hated it.

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"Put the bowl of yams on my lap? King, how could you suggest such a thing?"

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I wasn't happy about it, but I did what "The King" commanded.

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Then, he told me to roar like a lion (with food in my mouth- really, how dreadful!) Still, I did as "The King" wished.

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Then, he told me I needed a manicure! What nerve! This was all his fault! What a hound-dog!

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King, I beg of you, I pleaded, "Please make me stop eating these yams! And for goodness sake, reveal yourself! What exactly are you "The King" of, anyway?"

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He said he would give me a hint! And, all of a sudden, my lip started twitching, and I felt like singing and dancing! And, as sick as I felt from the yams, I started craving fried peanut butter and banana sandwiches!

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So can you guess who this "King" was who had taken over and corrupted my perfect little self? That's right, it was "The King of Rock n' Roll"...

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I had become FAT ELVIS!!!

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Torn Between Two Lovers

Sophie LOVES Map and Backpack from Dora the Explorer! When they appear on the TV screen, she tries to say, "Map!" or "Backpack!" and starts wiggling, smiling, and dancing. It is the cutest thing! Here, she looks very serious; as she can't figure out just how her two friends got out of the TV!

Pookie checks to see how Sophie "Measures Up"!

Pookie says, "Nice try, Princess, but I'm longer..."

"And, I'm fatter!"

Happy Two Months Together, Sophie!

Sophie's Passport Photo!

Sophie had her photo taken for her US passport today! She is looking at me (I am holding her up from her right- notice my thumb under her arm). This is a much cuter picture than the one taken in China- thank goodness they let me hold her!

Senorita!

Hi! I'm Senorita Sophie!

My Mommy says I am muy bonita!!!
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Well, I may be bonita, but I am sad because I have nothing to do. Hmm... I have an idea!

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Throw me a music maker, Mommy!

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Well, this is kinda fun!

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But, I can really groove with this Maraca!!!

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Play with both of them? Okay, Mommy!

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Oh yeah! I am really rockin' out now!

Besame mucho!

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After my debut performance, we all went out to a Mexican restaurant for dinner. Here, I am teaching Daddy how to color!

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Hey, while Daddy puts some ice cubes in my water (I will only drink it that way), I will sneak some more quacamole! Delicioso!

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Mommy tried to get me to do an encore, but I was just a little too tired!

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But I am never too tired for a family photo! Buenas Noches!

Pookie & The Princess

Once upon a time, there was a very handsome and happy kitty named Pookie.

Pookie had a wonderful life and was adored and fussed over all day long... until SHE came. She was way too loud; she wore his dresses; and she got more love than he did. Her name was Sophie Lu, but they had the nerve to call her, "The Kitten". And they said she was a princess...

Pookie would watch her from the safety of his pillows; and he would wonder, "When is she ever going away?" He wanted some of the yummy milk she drank from a bottle- but, of course, she didn't share. All she did was take his share of the attention and wake him from his catnaps. Sometimes, she would even pull his curly tail!

One unfortunate day, she caught Pookie by the whisker!

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She poked him in the face...

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She pulled his shiny collar (and got her grubby fingerprints all over it, too!)

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And she even tried to poke his eye out!!!

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Finally, Pookie decided to eat her.

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But just then, Sophie decided to share her milk!

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And she let Pookie borrow one of her pretty dresses!

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Then, she gave Pookie an incredible massage! Prrrrr....

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And she even introduced him to a gorgeous new kitty in town! Meow! (The start of a fine romance!) Pookie decided that Sophie Lu wasn't so bad after all! He vowed to watch over his Kitten Princess and protect her from that day forward. And now they are living happily ever after!

The End :)

"KITTY!"

Last night, Sophie said her first real word..."Kitty!!!" Michael and I were so excited; not just because we love kitties so much, but because we affectionately refer to Sophie as "The Kitten", "Kitten Princess", "Mommy's Little Kitty/Daddy's Little Kitty", and "Kitty Lu".

Other nicknames: Lovey Lu & Princess Moose (she is 23 heavy pounds and growing by the second!)

Mommy! Daddy! Bobby???

For the longest time, the only recognizable things Sophie could say were Mama, Dada, and Baba (her bottle). But after hearing us call each other Mommy & Daddy, she started saying, "Mommy! Daddy! Bobby!" over and over again! Well, how sweet- but WHO is Bobby? Finally, we figured out that she was simply adding a "y" to baba and that Bobby was her new name for her bottle! :)

Sophie's Naps

And so I can see her; because she always wakes up with giggles and smiles!

When it is time for Sophie's nap, I feed her and we snuggle until she falls asleep. Then, I carefully build this barricade of pillows around her so she is nice and safe! After about an hour, I take down one side and snuggle up next to her so she can see me when she wakes up.

Guacamole!

When Mommy needs her hands!

And not just for her glass of wine! :)When Mommy has serious cooking to do, Sophie likes to stay close and watch! Maybe after she learns to crawl, we'll begin her culinary lessons!

Spin Around, Mommy!

Mei Tai!

I have many carriers, but this Mei Tai is my very favorite- It's soft, lightweight, and cozy for both of us!

Sophie's First Popsicle!

Just when I thought I no longer needed waterproof mascara!

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To our surprise, we received this beautiful letter from President Bush and Sophie's Certificate of Citizenship in the mail today! I especially love this part..."Our country has never been united by blood or birth or soil..."

Time for breakfast, Mommy!

Although she still enjoys being held, Sophie is pretty content in her highchair. She giggles and plays, and she loves watching Mommy cook!

Sophie's Chime Garden!

Sophie loves the pretty music that comes from her Chime Garden! It's so cute the way she gets this real serious look on her face, and then wiggles her whole body as she dances!

Thinking about learning to crawl!

We bought a big blue mat so Sophie can practice crawling in comfort!

Did I just growl at Pookie, or am I dreaming?

Time to comb your fur, Kitty!

Maybe one day, Pookie will let her hold him- but until then, there is always Hello Kitty! And she even let's Sophie comb her fur!

Hello Pookie!

Up until now, Pookie hasn't been interested in Sophie at all. In fact, he was still a little upset with her for wearing his dresses! Lately, though, he's been a little curious...

Hello Kitty!!!

Sophie loves her new Hello Kitty! Thanks Sunny! :)

Fun in the Sun with Daddy!