While John was gone....

Sophia and Brenda missed Daddy a lot while he was gone. However, the show must go on. Sophia kept us busy with her many, many activities.

Sophia hones her shopping skills at home (to be used later).

After a long day at work, Sophia trades in her sippy cup for a Bud Light (thanks to Papa Sasso)

Auntie Sue comes to visit all the way from San Diego.

Tuesdays and Thursdays mean its time for Stroller Class. The kids actually prefer to be out of the strollers!

Sophia gets ready to go trick-or-treating with a visit from her friends down the street. She is dressed as a Navy cheerleader. I hope you like the costume because it makes several more appearances.

And a quick pose on the front porch before we head out to bag some candy!

Sophia visits her friends in Newport for a pre-halloween celebration.

The gang poses together...Eva, Maddie, River, Maura, Kate, Thomas, Sophia and Emma.

Brenda and Sophia (in costume) pet a horse at Whipporwill Farm during the MOMS Club Harvest Fair.

Mom and Dad Sasso celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary. Unfortunately you cannot really see either one of them in this, our only picture!

Sophia waits to have her oil changed at Valenti Jeep.

Sophia and Mommy meet up with Aunt Judy for the 9 mile Crop Walk.

Sophia sits in the lap of luxury while being chauffered around town.

Sophia shops at Nana's favorite store...Ocean State Job Lot.

Sophia and Mommy take swim classes with Miss Marsha.

And finally, Daddy graduates from Perspective Commanding Officer School and is home.

Admiral Donnelly (Commander, Submarine Forces) presents Daddy with his plaque.

Daddy's class of graduates...Congratulations!