Letter D and Color Red

Sophia is learning about the letter D and the color red this week. I made a color matching game out of an old egg carton that she really likes. You can also use it to count things.

She dotted the letter D with Do-A-Dot markers...these things are great!

Then we filled in a letter D with red tissue paper.

Sophia using big chopsticks to put the pom-poms where they go. She likes using those things! And I think its good for her coordination.

She picked up the yellow one :)

We are having lots of fun doing crafts and learning about things!

At the Playground

It was such a nice day out today that we decided to go to the playground and eat lunch. The playground at Warrior Path State Park is huge and Sophia loves it!!!

Fall is Coming!

Fall is coming to Kingsport. We went to a fall festival last weekend at the Exchange Place and it was pretty neat. There were a lot of vendors selling homemade goods and Sophia got to see some animals. Fall also starts UT football, so of course we have to deck Sophia out to match her daddy. :)


Go Vols!

Sophia posing with the basket we bought.

Sophia and daddy listening to some music.

Sophia was most excited about the animals.

Sophia posing on a buffalo that they are carving out of wood for a carousel in Kingsport.

Summer 2011

Sophia and Daddy sleeping on the couch.



It has been a while since I have updated the blog. Hopefully now that I am home a little more, I will have a little more time. This summer has been very busy...we moved to Kingsport, TN and Darren started his residency in Orthopedic Surgery. Sophia and I were able to go to Gulf Shores in August with MeMe and Pa and my family had a family reunion in Pigeon Forge over Labor Day weekend. The fall has a lot to offer as well. Sophia started a Mother's Day out program at the First Baptist Church and today was her first day attending. I think she likes it. We joined a local MOPS group with the hopes of meeting some people around my age and with kids around Sophia's age. Sophia has also been attending AWANAs on Wednesday night...she always comes home excited about all they did. We are expecting a new addition in November...Emerson Glenn Barton. We are looking forward to getting ready for his arrival. I promise that the updates will come more on a regular basis...especially since we don't get to see everyone as often now. The Barton family is definitely blessed and we are enjoying this new season of our life!

My grandfather's brothers and sisters and their spouses. There are Carr (my grandfather), Jim, Larry, Dan, Carole, Dawn, and Dave. It was so good to see them all over Labor Day...it has been way too long!

Sophia and her 2nd cousin Evan riding on a stuffed bear skin. It was cute!

Great Aunt Carole and Sophia.

Sophia riding an airplane in Gulf Shores.

Sophia and momma in Gulf Shores. We always get a picture with this crocodile.

Sophia and her pirate hat.

The Beach!

A little washed out but still cute!

Best friends and cousins!

Heading to Kingsport!

Preparing to move soon to Kingsport, TN. Darren begins his residency in orthopedic surgery there. We are currently looking for a new home in the area. Sophia is just a few months away from turning 2 years old! Here are a few pics!

Summer 2010

Here are some pics of our family from this summer. I've been slacking lately when it comes to posting, so I'm trying to catch up on everything!! :)

May

May has been a little hard for the Barton family. Darren has been in PA for the month and Sophia and I miss him a lot. Sophia is definitely getting bigger...I can't believe she turns one in less than a month. She now has 3 teeth and is getting 3 more up top. Here are a few pics we took playing and such this month. Hope you enjoy!