Swim class, hanging with friends and more!

It's been a busy couple of weeks. Last weekend we had a leak in our ceiling (from my bathtub!) and it caused a lot of damage (interesting how a small thing can make such a huge mess...hmmmm....). We had 2 dryers, a dehumidifier, 3 visits from repair men, one huge hole with a big bag of drywall, wet hard wood floors with water damage and a ceiling that now needs to be patched and repainted-this is when mommy and daddy are thankful for homeowners insurance!!

With all that money spent on repairs and fixing stuff, i don't think daddy appreciates my new favorite toy: his credit card!!! I sure am smart and was practicing my swiping motion--i think i'm ready to test it out!!!

I went to my first swim class and both mommy and daddy took me in the water. They even had to dunk me under water. I cried a little but they said I did a great job in the water. This place was so cool--it has water slides and fountains and I'm going to have fun playing in the pool. Since both mom and dad were in the water with me there are no embarrasing photos.

In addition to that fun stuff, I had a lot going on. Playgroup with my friends was fun and we tried to get a picture with all the babies--but all i wanted to do was eat so mommy had to give me a bottle so i wouldn't scream : )

And because it was so nice, I went for a walk and got to visit with my friends Mary and Anna.

Here I am hanging out with my FAVORITE Aunt!!! (OK-so I only have one Aunt but she is great and I love spending time with her and my cousins!!!). I wore my special "My Auntie Loves Me" shirt cause I know she does--and I love her too.

And last, I wanted to wish a very Happy 38th Anniversary to Grandma and Poppie!!!

Spring Fever

I'm ready for some REAL food. Mom and dad are making me eat vegetables. First one: carrots.






I'm so hungry I can eat my high chair. When are they going to feed me??!!







OK--I am liking this! These carrots are yummy and they are daddy's favorite color-orange! Believe it or not, most of the carrots did actually get in my mouth despite how it looks here. Orange does work for me...










Daddy gave me this sippy cup--what am I supposed to do with this toy?

It was a beautiful spring day and I had fun at the park. Here I am enjoying the swings-wheeeee!













We went out to dinner and I like to grab at my parents food. When do I get to try french fries?!!?!







After a busy day it was nice to hang out and walk around the lake--it'll be nice to have more days like this as spring and summer are almost here for good.

Happy Half Birthday!

I am 6 months old!!! I just celebrated my half birthday (thank you daddy for the Toys R Us gift card-I can't wait to go shopping!) and even celebrated with a cake (but I can't eat cake until my first birthday). I went to the Doctor last week and had my check up (I'm 13 pounds 12 ounces and 25 inches). They had to give me shots which I didn't like but said I'm doing great so mommy and daddy were happy. I've started eating oatmeal which I like and will start with vegetables and fruits this week!

I'm sitting up on my own like a big girl and love playing with my toys. Mommy thinks I am going to be a pianist-I love playing the piano!

Mommy snapped a couple of pictures during bath time and I sure have fun in the bath with all my toys! Please no more naked pictures mom!

My cousins from California came to visit! I was so happy to meet Cousin Shari, Megan and David and spend time with them.

Americas Next Top Model

In addition to the 800+ pictures that are being saved on our Disney PhotoPass, and the thousands of pictures I have taken over the past 5 1/2 months, I am now adding these professional pictures of Sydney taken just a couple weeks ago to the collection. One of my favorite stores is "Janie and Jack"--a children's clothing store at Montgomery Mall. They had a promotion where you get a free 8x10 done by a professional photographer with a purchase. So of course, I have sucker written all over me and how could I choose just one photo?!?!! I am now the proud owner of digital file with several fun pics including these below. Sydney loved having her picture taken

Sydney's First "Meal"

Rice cereal time! Sydney is now 5 1/2 months old and we are ready to introduce her to the world of food. Jason and I gave Sydney her first tasting of rice cereal this morning and as expected she wasn't too crazy about it. Hard to believe that we are already at this milestone and will soon transition to oatmeal, vegetables, fruits and then meats. We joke that Jason and I need to start over again with the vegetables : )

This is her first time in the highchair and she is ready to go!!!

"What is this stuff that mommy and daddy are trying to feed me? I was doing just fine with milk..."

"Wait...am I supposed to get this stuff inside my mouth?!"

"OK...I've had enough. Are we done yet?"

All done!!!

That wasn't so bad. Sydney is just taking it easy in her highchair after our somewhat successful first feeding attempt. We are going to try again tomorrow!

5 month pictures

Guess what?!  I am 5 months old already!!!  My new trick is blowing raspberries which makes mommy laugh every time.  And I am working on sitting up although I prefer to stand.  I also love to play with my feet : ) and am starting to roll over again (I did this a couple of months ago then stopped for awhile)

Here I am just hanging out with my cousin Lindsay.  We have so much to learn from each other and I think she is finally going to start listening to me and sleep through the night.  I've been doing it for awhile and it makes mommy and daddy very happy. 

We took a road trip to Norfolk, VA to meet many relatives and friends.  This Ernie used to belong to daddy but he agreed to share him  with me.  Mommy didn't get to take too many pictures but hopefully will be able to share some from Aunt Judy and Cousin Mandy.  It was so nice to meet everyone and I know Nanny and Grandpa loved playing with me.  We also got to celebrate daddy's birthday.  Happy Birthday Daddy!!!

My mommy is crazy (about me!!!).  She bought a nice dress at Janie and Jack for me to wear to a wedding next week and we are going to get a free 8x10 picture from a professional photographer.  So I had a photo session at the store and mommy snuck in a couple of pictures.  I think she is going to have to buy the entire roll since she says I looked super cute in ALL the pictures and she won't be able to decide on just one.  Mommy says we need more wall space for all these pictures of me!!!!

Cuse is in the house!

Our little Orangegirl is going to cheer on her favorite team in the NCAA tournament (sorry--no Wahoos this year)

We promise to post more pictures later...but had to get this one in on time.  

Go Syracuse!!!