Thanksgiving 2010

This year, as usual, we went to my mom's, then went to one of Chris's relatives (they take turns.) This year, it was his aunt. So, this is Jeremiah, who is now 10 months old. He's my cousin's son and Sydney was all about him.

And this is my other cousin's new baby, Trenton. He's only 1 month old. He was so sweet! I loved holding (and smelling) him.

Sydney also really loved Trenton. But, Jeremiah could play more.

Sydney got a hold of the camera, so the rest of these are all from her. Here's my grandparents. We had a photo shoot at mom's that day with my dad's friend Tom taking some pics that my grandparent's wanted.

My mom and aunt Sherry.

My dad

me (of course)

and look, we had some snow on the ground this morning! It rained for 2 days straight and then it got really cold last night, so voila! The first snow of the season. And, you might notice there aren't any pics from Chris's family's Thanksgiving. That's because A. there are no cute little babies to take pictures of (not yet anyway! that's next year) and B. Sydney was so busy playing with Addison that she didn't care about taking pictures.

Halloween and Girl Scouts

So, I just realized I never posted an actual Halloween Day post. So, here ya go. The day started at 3 with a meeting/costume party at Girl Scouts. Here she is making her pumpkin face.

The leader was painting their faces to go with their costumes, so we thought Sydney would go with the Superman symbol, but she opted for fruit, grapes specifically.

Making "smores"

After that we went to my mom and dad and went to 2 of her neighbors houses to get candy.

Then we went to my grandma and grandpa's (aka Nana and Papa) and they had a whole bucket of candy just for her! We also went to about 8 or 10 houses in their subdivison (cause we didn't have quite enough candy!)

Then we went to a trunk or treat, one we go to every year. I'd say this year was the best yet. There was a "magical" broom that was moving on it's own...

...and games

a slide...

...and a hayride. Here we are with Chris's parents.

And now on to other subjects. My brother had a gig at a local restaurant this weekend, with his band Delve.

And today was Sydney's investiture ceremony with Girl Scouts. She got her pin and this was the first time she had worn the vest. Now she can start earning badges and patches. Here she is saying her pledge.

Getting her pin. It was pinned on "upside down" and I put that in quotation marks because it's symmetrical with no text, so there isn't really an upside down, but the idea is that she has to come home and do 3 helpful things for me and then it gets flipped "right side up." So far, she cleaned up her room. She's also going to help me dust some pictures and hang them up in Chris's computer room this week.

We also had our family pictures taken today by Kelly Marsh and I really think it went well. I can't wait to see them.

Pre Trick or Treating

I took Sydney to a local high school last night for a little trick or treating event they have every year. I'd never been and let's say, I was impressed! There were a lot of local businesses handing out candy and Sydney's bucket was almost full by the time we left. Anyway, above is what she looked like when we pulled into the parking lot. But it only took a minute to get her up and going. She was excited.

Supergirl! The costume is a bit big, but we made do.

These are the friends we went with. We had a good time and I think we'll go again next year! Tomorrow, we have a girl scouts meeting/party, then it's off to my parent's house for dinner, then to my grandparent's house, then to a trunk or treat. We might go visit my brother's street after that, but we're playing it by ear.

Pumpkin Festival and a Train Ride

Chris's brother works for the railroad and they have their company picnic every year, complete with train ride. Last year, it was a work type train we went on, not very comfortable, but cool nonetheless. This year, they refinished a 1945 passenger car and it was soooo neat inside. It made the ride much more enjoyable.

Aww, isn't he precious?

Me and Addison

From left, Aunt Kari, Presleigh (Addison's cousin) Cali, Addison, and Sydney.

These are just some random park pictures that I thought were cute.

I especially like this one.

And these are from a local festival my friend was responsible for heading up. It was the first year and I'd say it was a success. Here, Sydney's playing a casting game, where they teach you to cast, which she already knows how to do pretty well. She had fun and got a bag of rubber bait worms that she LOVED and insisted on taking to church the next day.

Here's Sydney and Anna, my friend Jennie's little girl. Sydney's a pink poodle and Anna is a cat. They had fun chasing each other, barking and meowing.

Pony rides!

Decorating a pumpkin for the contest.

And this is what I found one day, right before we were headed somewhere. She was just calmly laying on her bed, writing and coloring. It was so sweet.

A Few Sydney-isms

Not much going on here lately. I don't have any pics to post or anything, but I wanted to get on here and document a few of the cute things Sydney says. Camel is "canimal." She cannot, for the life of her, get that right. And it cracks me up. Clothes are just "clo." Like "mommy, I want to wear these clo today." I love it, I could just eat her up! And last, but not least...her friend across the street had strep throat and so Sydney and I decided not to go over there for a little get together. A couple days later, she asked me "do the kids have stroke anymore?" I laughed to myself and then corrected her, but she still says that, so I just laugh now. The cute little twisted words are getting fewer, so I guess I should enjoy them while I can.

Also, we had the coolest experience. A few weeks ago, Sydney found a caterpillar outside and put it in her bug container and brought it in. Within a day or two it had made a chrysalis. It was a couple weeks before it finally came out as a butterfly. It was sooo cool! Yep, I didn't need to buy one of those kits they sell, she did it all on her own! When it came out, we set it free of course.

So, aside from that stuff, not a whole lot going on. Just getting ready for my favorite season, fall, and all the festivals and nice weather that come with it!

Labor Day!

Today, we went to a local church's "Familypalooza." We didn't know what to expect, but I was very pleased with everything they had to do there!

There was face painting. And here are my two cats

And there was this thing.

And some "golfing"

And crafts

Free sno cones (along with free popcorn and cotton candy.) And if you wanted a hot dog, a cookie and a drink, that was only $1!

There were slides

And pony rides!

And a dunking booth. Notice the guy is in mid fall and Sydney is strategically placed, hoping she'll get wet. So, after hours of fun there, we dropped Addison off and went to my mom's for a cookout.

And I got to see my cousin's little boy, Jeremiah, for the first time since his birth in January. I stole him for most of the night. I couldn't help it!

And Sydney had to love on him too! He's a very sweet little baby and didn't mind that he'd never seen me before. And now, we're home and getting ready to head back to the grind tomorrow!