Date Night

We finally had date night! Tracie & Brian gave us a gift card to PF Changs and AMC Theaters when Sydney was born for just this occasion. It took us almost 5 months to enjoy this great gift. Tracie came over to watch Sydney - not sure who had more fun, Tracie or Sydney. That was the first night that we were away when it was time for Sydney to go to bed for the night. She did great. We went to dinner and then watched the Indiana Jones movie. It was a fun night. Of course we were both exhausted by the time we went to bed since it was a later night than usual.

Rice Cereal

Tonight was the night to start Sydney on rice cereal.

high chair, check

cereal, check

camera, check

towels, check

great memories, check!

Sydney did very well eating the cereal even if most of it came back out. She couldn't get it fast enough. Then when she got it, she spit it out. There were several spoonfuls that stayed down. Brian and I shared many laughs at watching Sydney have her first taste of "food".

Before (squeaky clean)...

During...

After (not so squeaky clean)...

Here is a video of the special event...

And off to the bath we went!

What's Been Happening

The days of swaddling are over. No more burrito baby!

Here is Sydney having a staring contest with her new friend.

We recently bought her a Bumbo and she is sitting up so well in it. There is a tray that you can attach that will hold her toys on it until she wipes them off. Then she can't reach them on the floor. She will look at them and try to grab them, but her arm just isn't long enough. If she doesn't knock them off, then she sits there and eats them. Then again, she puts everything in her mouth now a days.

Rolling Over

I hope you enjoy watching Sydney roll over as much as we do :-). She doesn't like to be on her back anymore. Once you lay her down, she pops on over.

Father's Day

I hope all the fathers out there had a great Father's Day. We enjoyed Brian's first Father's Day! Brian went on a bike ride with our neighbor while Sydney took a long nap. Good thing, because she maybe had 2-30 min naps the rest of the day. She got all dolled up in her "Daddy's Little Princess" onesie for him. We set out to Estes Park / Rocky Mountain National Park and she had a blow out on the way up :-). So much for the cute outfit. Luckily we had an extra onesie, but no more pants. We all went on short walks around 2 lakes. Sydney talked to us the whole way around the 2nd lake. It was so cute! She talks more when she is tired.

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Milestone

Sydney hit a milestone yesterday - she rolled over! How amazing to watch her do that. She gets so happy once she succeeds in rolling from her back to her tummy. She gives you a really big smile.

The Hales Visit Colorado

Christa and Shannon are moving to Colorado! They came to stay for a long weekend (a week ago) to look for a place to live. It was great to see them and we are excited to have such a dear friend move up our way!

Casey Robert's Wedding

Sydney and I flew to New Jersy last weekend to see my good friend get hitched. We met up with Gran & Pops at the airport and drove for an hour to Belvidere to stay for the weekend. It was a pretty hotel - built in 1831 and recently renovated. Of course there was no elevator and we were lucky enough to stay on the 3rd floor. It was a good time by all and especially for Sydney since she got to spend time with her grandparents.

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Daycare Day2

Well, Sydney survived her first day in daycare yesterday. She fed on time and took long naps - one almost 3 hours long! She is making new friends and surrounded by boys :-).

Daycare

Today is Sydney's first day in daycare. We both went to take her this morning for the drop off. She handled it great by sitting in the bouncy seat eating her bib :-). Yes, I already called to check on her and she was taking nap #1 and had been sleeping for 2 hours. So, a good start, however a lot of day left. I am sure she will be just fine. We'll keep you posted on her first week.