WELCOME SOPHIA!


NOVEMBER 2002 - SOPHIA NICOLE HAS ARRIVED!




Sophia Nicole was delivered on November 4.  Brandon is puzzled by the hoopla but not at all unhappy.  Matt's "little man" will now be in the company of a "little princess."  As for Mommy, she said she's very happy.  As for me, Mommy's Mommy, I am excited to see what new experiences await us all!
















Sophia at Two weeks
November was mentally chaotic as the Valentines coped with the every-three-hour feedings and accompanying sleep deprivation of having a newborn.  Once fed and freshly diapered, Sophia had no other demands.  That was fortunate, because just as she'd get settled, Brandon would charge forward for his dose of one-on-one attention.  My daily trips to visit their home generally included time with Brandon so we could color or sit on the floor and crash our cars into one another.




 

THANKSGIVING

 

In honor of Sophia's birth, Brett flew up from Orlando to spend a long Thanksgiving weekend.  Brandon immediately took over his "entertainment" by suggesting that they play with the cars (thank you, thank you!) or wrestle.  Somehow Brett also managed to spend a few moments holding our floppy-headed baby.










 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CHRISTMAS 2002

 






Sophia spends most of her time sleeping, her preference being on the shoulder of anyone willing and available.  Brandon, bless his heart, tolerates her demands quite well, even when they intrude on his need and desire for 
attention.



 

















Who enjoyed the sharing of gifts more, Brandon or those watching his eyes as he joyfully received his packages?  He wanted to be sure everyone had a gift to unwrap and would leave his own task to assist if you were too slow about removing the ribbon and paper.






Dinner, with the traditional turkey prepared by Matt on the kettle grill outdoors, was quiet.  Brandon fidgeted through dinner and refused to eat.  Thinking to encourage him by dangling enticement before him, Matt asked Brandon, "Do you want some of your Christmas candy?"  Brandon replied, "No.  I'm not hungry."  Then he volunteered the information that he was tired, so without further pause, he was toted off to bed where he was still asleep (and apparently down for the night) at 9:30 PM.






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2000 - 2002



I am the mother of two children.  



Son Brett lives in Florida where his passion for cycling can be fulfilled year 'round.  He has a house; perhaps a family is just down the road.

My daughter, Dawn, and her husband, Matt, were married in 1997.  My life as a grandparent began in January 2000 when Brandon was born.  I am enthralled as I observe him, guided by Dawn and Matt, growing into the adult he'll someday be.  When Brandon's around, my camera's not far away.  He'll no longer pose for picturetaking, so shots must be taken without his notice, before he turns away.  His imagination is always engaged as he emulates people he's seen -- perhaps the "air conditioner guy" or the "painter guy."  His best buddy is his dad.  Together they work on their mowers or bikes or paint the shed.

"A Brandon Ship"
July 2000

Brandon, a toddler
May 2001





Brandon and the Cement Bunny
June 2001
In the Island's Crown Vetch
July 2001
A Casual Moment
July 2001



Fall leaves
October 2001

Late Winter Walk
February 2002




A Walk in the Park - June 2002




  Brandon, Matt and Dawn - July 2002
Brandon in the Crown Vetch - July 2002


Brandon the "Painter Guy" - September 2002


He's a Devil; He's an Angel - October 2002



He's a Big Brother - November 2002




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