A reliable smile can be produced in front of a mirror. She loves to "stand" in front of the mirror--hopefully this will not lead to vanity...

Sasha and I (Jess) spent a week up in Goshen while Phil attended a conference in Munich. It was so nice to have the extra help from both grandparents and for them to have an extended time with Sasha. She also got to spend time with Jess's extended family including great-grandma Gingerich and went to my mom's school to meet all her co-workers. That week she really began to coo loudly when sung to and when looking at the Poo mobile at Smucker's house. Phil was so happy to see her at the airport on Friday.

All snug and ready to hit the shops of downtown Goshen.

Though the hand-eye coordination isn't there yet for grasping, Sasha loves to lie on her play gym mat and watch the animals swaying abover her.