21 weeks

March 10th--21 weeks old!  Just wanted to share a few fun photos and highlights from the past week since I returned from Florida:
Hanging out with Grandma and Poppie-- i had to tell them all about my trip and show them some pictures.  

Mommy and I keep very busy with lots of different activities and one of the things we did this winter was a group called "Onesies" with Cousin Lindsay and Aunt Beth. Each week we got to try out various activities in the area-and this week was a special session at Kidville.  I loved playing with my new friends at Kidville and hope to take classes there sometime soon.

One of my favorite things is playgroup on Mondays.  Mommy needs to learn how to use the camera properly or get a better camera--but here we are at my friend Sutton's house.  

Check out the picture of the boys--Sutton and Jack (sportin cool sunglasses!)

We stopped by Great Beginnings and for old times sake, mommy put me on the scale.  I weighed in at 13 pounds 10 ounces.  Its probably a little off but I am getting bigger every day.  In this picture I am testing out a new bath seat and I liked it a lot so mommy took a picture of me in it.

Mommy's crazy signs are back...since i am officially 21 weeks old, mom took a couple of fun pictures to remember this day.  And I am sure she is going to take more this weekend when I turn 5 months old......

Vacation Photos

First plane ride!  Sydney did a fantastic job on the plane.  

We've attached just a few of the pictures to give a brief overview of our very busy trip to Orlando, FL.  It was a crazy few days and we were happy to have missed the snow and cold weather in Maryland. 

These pictures are in no particular order since it takes me awhile to download but we wanted to share a few highlights.

Here is Sydney modeling her Minnie Mouse onesie and sweatshirt.  We were on our best behavior and didn't buy out the stores.  But yes, we were THAT family...Jason had t-shirts made at Downtown Disney:  Sydney's was pink with her name on it and a picture of the castle with Disney characters and ours said "Sydney's mommy" & "Sydney's daddy".  Only at Disney World can you get away with wearing something like that; but there's no place like home!  

Sydney loves her "First visit" button and was all smiles throughout

 the trip.  She has no choice but to love Disney as much as her 

parents so we were delighted that she enjoyed herself on her first real vacation and we can't wait to do this again (although not for a couple of years!!!)

Walt Disney World!!!

Magic Kingdom photos and highlights:  We had a beautiful day and got to take Sydney on favorite rides such as It's A Small World, Flight of Peter Pan, Adventures of Pooh and Snow White.  Of course most of the day was spend meeting characters such as Daisy Duck (who is very hard to find), Peter Pan and the Princesses. 

Animal Kingdom: Since we aren't going to make it to Africa anytime soon, a day at Animal Kingdom is about as close as we are going to get.  We did take Sydney on the Safari ride and she enjoyed the Festival of the Lion King show and Finding Nemo Musical.  I got to go on my Everest roller coaster and Jason went on Dinosaur.  Add in a few character visits and it was a perfect day!

 

Epcot:  It was a little cold (OK--i can't complain since it was snowing back home!) but we sure enjoyed our day at Epcot.  Jason and I rode test track then took Sydney to the Living Seas (where we talked about Aunt Beth and her fun experience here!), the Land, and World of Imagination plus had some time with the characters before heading through the World Showcases of the various countries.  

Breakfast at Chef Mickey's:  We enjoyed a yummy brunch and got to introduce Sydney to all our favorites: Mickey, Minnie, Goofy, Donald and Pluto! (Yes, we were all wearing our matching shirts and looking super cheesy!)

Swimming for the first time!  Sydney looked super cute in her new bathing suit.  At first she didn't like the pool but started to warm up to it.  We are taking her for swim lessons starting in April and hope to enjoy lots of time at the pool this summer.

  

Sea World was a lot of fun and Sydney loved the shows.  We had perfect weather for this day and enjoyed some Florida sunshine.

No trip to Disney would be complete without shopping at Downtown Disney and we really made the most out of our trip.  There are over 500 photos but hope you've enjoyed some of these highlights.  

Ready for vacation--Disney World: here comes Sydney!

Well, it has been a busy couple of weeks and mommy wanted to post some new pictures of me since next week it will be all about our Disney trip.  I'm 19 weeks old and sleeping through the night (7:30pm-6:45am)!!!  Tomorrow we leave for Orlando, Florida for a few days of fun in the sun and of course--Disney World!  

Last weekend we met Uncle Jay and Aunt Beth for breakfast at Panera (one of our favorite places)

Then it was time for shopping with "Auntie Karen" at the mall (and lunch at the Cheesecake Factory but we've already posted lots of pictures of that place).

Hanging out with mommy-check out the little cupcake barrette in my hair!

One of the fun activities I did this week was attend a play session at Kidville.  They have so many cool toys and programs and maybe when I am a little older I can play there.  I loved the music, stories, bubbles and toys.  

4 months old-where has the time gone?

Before heading to New York, mommy and I went to an infant massage class.  This was a great way to get me relaxed before the long drive to New York.  I did great in the car but it sure was a far drive.

Daddy had work in Westchester so mommy and I hung out and saw some friends.  Here I am just chillin' at the hotel (mom didn't take too many pictures during the trip).  We were so glad we got to tag along on daddy's work trip.

Friday morning I got to meet my new friend Elena and her mommy Jane.  It's too bad that they live so far away...

After meeting with friends and family, it was time to drive into New York City!!!  We ate lunch at Carnegie Deli which mom and dad enjoyed and then had time to walk around the city and shop.  

Shopping on 5th Avenue!  We had to go to FAO Schwartz and check out all the neat toys.  It sure was fun to walk around the city and see some of the great places to go shopping. We'll have to come back when the weather is warmer--there's so much to see and do here!

Our hotel was right across the street from M&M World and next to the Hershey store.  Of course we had to buy some chocolate and take some fun pictures.

It was great meeting some of mommy's friends from college.  Here she is with Cara (and her daughter Zoe in stroller), Melissa and Dawn.

Times Square!  Mommy and Daddy in front of the Morgan Stanley building & at the M&M World store.

Happy Valentine's Day!  Once our time in New York City was over it was time to drive back home where Nanny and Grandpa came to visit plus we had brunch with Gigi Juliet, Poppie, Grandma, Uncle Neil and Cousin Rebecca.  It's always fun to be with family : ) and celebrate holidays like Valentines day and special milestones like me turning 4 months old!!!

16 weeks old

Playdate with JCC friends.  I had not seen Blake, Jackson and Chloe in several weeks.  We are all getting so big!

Another dinner out with mom's (and dads) group

Monday night i got a fever (101.1!) and mommy and daddy had to take me to the emergency department--the doctor said so.  they did a couple of tests and everything turned out ok.  mommy and daddy were worried but I was just fine.   no---my mommy did not take any pictures of that but we went to see my pediatrician for a follow up and here I am with my favorite nurse.

hanging with cousin Lindsay.  mommy thought this was a funny picture-I'm guess I  am noticing that Lindsay has some new hair. 

just chillin' in the exersaucer...check out the video of me in action!