G-Pa's Visit

G-Pa came to visit last weekend to meet little Miss Sydney. They had a great time together and had a few adventures...

Their first afternoon together

Friday we all went to RMNP and Estes Park. Brian found a road to a lookout that was quite adventurous. There were many rocks, bumps and holes. Once we were at the lookout, the view was beautiful.

Sydney loves to look at the Aspen tree in our yard. There were Aspens all around us at the lookout and she just loved playing with the tree limbs with G-Pa.

Here are some family photos...

We left there and drove in to Estes Park to walk around. We went on a short hike off of Bear Lake.

It was a very nice day out and we all a great time.

On Monday, we went into Boulder to walk on Pearl Street and have lunch. Tracie got to join us and enjoy the nice day out. Sydney even got to try on her first set of shades at the Buffalo Roams. That store is also known for it's goofy hats.

Mountain Trip

GPa is visiting this weekend - pictures to come on another post. Brian, Brian's dad, Sydney and I went up to RMNP yesterday. Brian found a new road to take for a beautiful few of the mountains and Estes Park. The road was quite rocky! Here is a video of our adventure to the look out.

Meeting Baby Jacob

Brian, Sydney and I drove to Dillon yesterday to meet our friend's new baby boy Jacob. He is so tiny. It is hard to remember Sydney being that little. Time flies by so fast. We drove on to Breckenridge and walked around before heading home. Sydney did great for most of the day, however it came a time that it was just too much in the car seat.

4th of July

I hope everyone had a great holiday! We went down the street to our HOA neighborhood picnic. Sydney made it for awhile before she fell asleep in Brian's lap. Later that night Tracie and Brian came over to cook out hamburgers. Brian, Sydney and I skipped the fireworks this year. Our neighbor Sarah also stopped by to chat.

Another day in the life of Sydney

Sydney is doing very well with the rice cereal with most of it staying in her mouth now :-). She looks like a baby bird reaching for more from the spoon. I pulled out the exersaucer and she absolutely loves playing in it. It is fun to watch her go from toy to toy on it. Cheap entertainment!

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.