Amazon John

 To start this off...a girl and her dog. It's been a while and we're all still just hanging out, doing our thing. The other night at the church where Sydney goes to Awana, they brought in Amazon John. Sydney really wanted to go, specifically to see the animals.

 She got called up on stage to help stretch out this python. She was thrilled!

 This is a kinkajou. She was so cute and looked very soft.

 Did you know when an owl flaps it's wings, it doesn't make any noise? He had this bird trained to flap his wings whenever he said "wings."

7 month 18 day hiatus

 Yep, took some time off. Honestly, I didn't think anyone cared anymore and I got a smart phone, so I wasn't sitting down in front of my computer anymore, so the blog lost attention. I am truly sorry. After much pleading, a sad video, and threats (hehe), here is your stinkin' blog update. Are you happy Mike and JP? The picture above and below were taken on the first nice day we had. Sydney got out and rode her bike around.

 Now, below you will see the apology she wrote to us regarding her attitude. Even though, according to her, she didn't do anything wrong. This is still a work in progress. Just this past Friday, we broke bad on her. Took her t.v. out of her room, took away all kiddie shows, her dad's iPad, her kindle, etc...

 And here we have her birthday list. She doesn't want much. Just a puppy, a laptop and a sibling. 

 This is my youngest baby, my niece Hensleigh. Grown up quite a bit. She'll be 2 in June. She used to not like me too much, but she LOVED Chris, and Sydney. She's realized I'm not going away so I think she's taken to me now.

 Sydney and crazy haired Hensleigh

Here's my other niece Addison (7), Hensleigh (aka Henny) and Sydney (8). I love these girls with all my heart.

well, that's all for now. I'm sure I'll come across some more pics from the past 7 months. Like Halloween. And Christmas. But this will have to do for now.

3rd Grade and Boating

 Sydney started third grade this year! This collage above shows her on the first day of 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade. I can't get over how much she changed from 1st to 2nd.

We've been out on our friends boat a couple times here recently, this was Sydney's maiden voyage. Robin actually got her on the jet ski which I could NOT believe. They did fall off and I expected that she would freak out, but Robin said she did fine.

She was worn out from all the boating activities and she can sleep anywhere (reminds me of her dad). She loved being on the boat so I think we'll try to get her out again before it gets too cold.

FYI-this post was made under duress from Mike and Jason. I was ready to let NumNum Diaries die, but they insisted I keep going. So, here's to you, guys! Oh, and happy belated birthday Mikey!

Memorial Day 2012

  My grandparents hosted a cookout for Memorial Day this year. This is my grandma and the newest addition on this side of the family, baby Kaden. This is my cousin Mark's baby. He's 9 months old now. I haven't seen him since October, so you can imagine he's grown quite a bit since then!

 My big girl, with her new shirt I got at a consignment store. I really like it!

 He loves grass!

 My mom and Chris

 Syd and my brother, Kyle playing some cornhole.

 I got some Kaden love, but he's at that age where he wants to get down and explore, so it didn't last long. I'll take what I can get.

 And this is my other cousin's boy Jeremiah. He was 2 in January. I just love this kid. He's so sweet and cute! My sister in law and I always say we're going to take him home and we'll fight each other for him. He kept picking up each bag as it was thrown and putting it in the hole or on the board. He was cracking me up!

Mother's Day and More Birthday Celebration!

 This is what Sydney made me at school for Mother's Day. I love it!!

 And this was a few papers stapled together, about me. I love the drawing of the air hockey table...

 boy, that would be nice!

 and this is my favorite. She loves when I make tacos (and brownies, not brains), and then when asked how I make it, she says I buy them. ha! For the record, I do make homemade tacos and it's her favorite meal.

 A picture frame and a tissue paper flower, proudly on display. I really like the picture.

 On to birthday celebration number 2! This time, she picked her cousin and 3 other friends, and we went out to eat lunch, which is where we're opening these gifts...

 This is a really cool gift! You color the messenger bag in with the markers included. She and I (mostly me) have finally finished it as of tonight. It's really neat!

 Her very first whoopee cushion. Joy!

 2 Abby's, a Madison, an Addison, and a Sydney.

 After lunch, we went to get their nails done. I let them pick feet or hands and Sydney got to get both...ya know...since it was her "birth week."

 My Mac drying her toenails. Love this girl so much!

And Sydney, getting the full treatment. After nails, I was originally going to take them to the movies, but I was mistaken in thinking there were no kid movies out. Later, I found out Chimpanzee was still playing, but honestly, Sydney wanted them to come back to her house all along, so when I told her there were no kid movies playing, she asked if they could just come back to the house. And I think they had more fun playing than sitting in a movie theater anyway.

The Family Party

 My baby girl turns 8 on Wednesday (I'm still in denial) and today we had a small family party for her.

Her cake was made by a local bakery and was not only incredibly awesome looking, but it tasted like heaven!

 My brother and his wife got her a friendship bracelet making kit. Remember those?! She's already made Addison one.

 Hensleigh, Sydney, and Addison

 This is what Chris and I got her. It may seem extravagant, but we got a really good deal on it and we couldn't pass it up. Plus, it's nice to have for us too!

 So excited!

Easter 2012

Happy Easter!

Easter egg hunt at my mom and dad's

Lovin' on baby Hensleigh

Hensleigh is getting so big! Here's Syd, Hens, and Addie at Chris's mom and dad's.

And another easter egg hunt at church. We had a nice day, pretty good weather (a little cold, but much better than previous years). Hope everyone had a good one too!