calling all dentists

Guess what--my teeth are FINALLY coming in. Can you see 'em? I've got my bottom two coming in and pretty soon even more will appear.

Sydney Walking

i've been delinquint in updating Sydney's blog. We've been busy with the move and are finally getting settled into our new place. It will need some work--there was some interesting decorating done by the previous owners--but we love our new neighborhood and can't wait to have more visitors!

Sydney is doing real well and is an absolute delight. She is making some progress with her walking but is still a little shakey. Thought you'd all enjoy this cute little video (especially Nanny & Grandpa). Watch out world-our little toddler is growing up : )

More pictures and videos to come...

Happy 1st Birthday Sydney!!!!!! We Love You!

Dear Sydney,
We want to wish you the happiest of birthdays. As we celebrate the 1 year anniversary of your birth, we can't help but reflect on all the joyous moments of the past year. It is amazing to look back at all the places we have been, friends we have met and good times that we have had. There have been some tough times too but the smile on your sweet face and the hugs and kisses that we now get make everything better. We hope as parents that we have done right by you and will continue to teach you, entertain you and love you--every single day. Words can not express the feelings in our hearts and hope that each and every moment of every day you will know how much you are loved by your family and friends--especially your crazy parents : )
Much love,
XOXOXO
Mommy & Daddy


















More fun pictures of the birthday girl below--and more to come as the celebrations continue this weekend (and always). We can't guarantee the frequency of the blog as Sydney is a busy little toddler now but we look forward to sharing many more celebrations and good times with all of you. Please know from the bottom of our hearts that we appreciate all the love and support-it truly does take a village to raise a child and as the parents of this particular one, we thank you!

Sydney and her balloon

Let the celebrations begin! Today Sydney is 52 weeks old--tomorrow, October 14th 2009 at 1:25pm Sydney will officially turn 1 year old!!! OK-the tears of joy are already flowing and we absolutely can not believe that our little girl is celebrating her first birthday. At the mall today I picked up a special balloon for her and had a great time watching her squeal with delight at the helium balloon. Thought you all would enjoy this video as much as I did! : )

Football, Football, Football!

Game day! I went to Charlottesville, VA with daddy for a fun filled day of cheering on his Wahoos. Daddy is a little obsessed with football and took me to my first game. We met Nanny and Grandpa while mommy stayed at home (and missed Sydney terribly...but was so glad to hear that a fun time was had by everyone!).

Of course my daddy could not wait to buy me a UVA cheerleader outfit. Go Wahoos Go!

Grandpa gives me a big squeeze and thinks I am the cutest little cheerleader!

University of Virginia Wahoos versus Indiana-what a game! The Wahoos won 47-7! I especially liked the halftime show with the marching band, eating my snacks and playing with toys. Daddy did not understand how I could fall asleep and nap at the stadium but I was worn out! I loved waving to all the other fans and hanging out all day with my daddy & nanny and grandpa too!

fun fall pictures

It is fall and the weather is cooling off. Last year at this time i was getting ready to make my appearance and change the lives of my parents forever. In just a few days I am going to celebrate my first birthday and i understand there will lots of fun parties. Mommy is already getting weepy about my first birthday...What a year it has been!

Daddy says we can go get some pumpkins after we move but i had to check them out. I'm going to be a ladybug for halloween (i barely remember last year since i was just a couple of weeks old but i was a tootsie roll--especially picked out for poppie). hope mommy has the camera battery charged!!?! Lots of picture taking coming up!!!
One of my favorite things to play with is the phone. Not the play one but the real thing. I pick it up and say "hi dada" and mommy laughs. although sometimes i confuse the remote control and do the same thing. but i love pressing the buttons and "talking" on the phone. hope my parents have a good long distance plan!

I love spending time with my Aunt Beth and Cousin Lindsay. I just woke up from a nap in this picture and mommy insisted on taking yet another picture but believe it or not, i was excited about my music class and was moving around the room, clapping and singing with the musicians.


Do you like my new pajamas?! My friend Izzy got them for me from Wyoming and I love them. I do look pretty cute in the little hat if i do say so myself...

I'm enjoying this beautiful fall weather and like hanging outside in the grass playing with my toys. So many wonderful things happening and I'm loving everything. I'm busy talking all the time and my parents are even starting to understand some of the things i am saying. mostly i mimic words but have said turtle, green, diaper, cat and mama to name a few.

Our new house!

We are moving! This is definitely going to be a busy month. Lots of things to celebrate including our new home and my first birthday. But don't worry--we are not moving too far. My parents just decided it was time to move into a bigger house (5 bedrooms!) and more space.

There is a playground right in our backyard! Ok, it is not just mine but I can use it whenever I want. Here I am checking it out just to make sure I like it--I approve!

More pictures to come...