Winter Olympics

Since the Winter Olympics have been underway the past couple of weeks, I wanted to think of this post with that spirit in mind. So, I have tried to think about Sydney's recent events, as if they were Olympic Sports.


Question: If Sydney's daily behaviors were Olympic Sports, which activities would she likely medal in?

Bronze:

She does have an affinity for thumb sucking. This is a natural ability that would put her in the top three in any competetive field.

Silver:

She would definitely hold her own in competitive food throwing. Typically, when she is satisfied with her hunger, she tries to exercise her throwing arm and works to extend her nightly radius of food on the floor. Her trajectory and technique is highly efficient, and would garner her at least a silver medal.

Gold:

Sydney has sooo many other talents. Could she possibly take the gold in drooling, diaper filling, or stair climbing??? She might, but laughing has got to be her exclusive gold medal. She loves to laugh. She is already such a comical character, but her infectious laugh would easily earn her the gold.

Medal Sweep?

What....could there be more? More than Gold, Silver, and Bronze??? But of course. Sydney could also perform a medal sweep for biting. That's right, she would win the gold, silver, and bronze all by herself. She practices on a regular basis (much to the displeasure of her parents and her victims), and she is continually encouraged to not medal in this sport at all.

Question: What sport would Sydney most likely be disqualified?

Recently, that would have to be chocolate cupcake eating. Now, if making a mess with it was the goal, she certainly would be victorious, but it's not. She has certainly been disqualified from eating a second cupcake at home. You can see photo review of her first attempt, which was submitted to the IOC.


I know what you are thinking...this is the 'Winter Olympics'....what has any this post had to do with anything even cold. Well, to appease your overly critical mind, Sydney would take bronze in digging through the freezer (and fridge) when they are open. Even when open for only a split second, Sydney takes the opportunity to dig around in these frigid environments.

In other news, Sydney enjoyed time last weekend with one of her baby BFF's Maggie. She enjoyed some good company, thought provoking conversations, and a fun bath time. She hope Maggie, and all of her other baby BFF's had a great weekend, and an even better upcoming week!

1 Year Baby Reunion

What do you get when you put 8 babies and 15 adults in one area together??? I know what you're thinking....a migrane. But the correct response in this case is 'a good time!' Kelli and Ethan recently offered up their crib (no pun intended) to host the 1 Year Baby Reunion. This is the first group event that has taken place since all of the babies turned one. All of the little ones had different peronsalities and were eager to share them.

Rebecca Breathauer was brave enough to take pictures of the events that unfolded. Rebecca has great energy and the kiddos were eager to get their picture taken. And since a picture is worth a thousand words, I thought I'd let the images tell most of the story this post. (The first two and the last picture in this post were taken by Rebecca). Be sure to look for more pictures from the recent reunion in upcoming posts...stay tuned!

During our last gathering at Halloween we could not corral the kids and line them up as we had at their first reunion. Once they hit the floor, they would scatter like cockroaches (be that cute adorable cockroaches). As a result, we had to have the mothers be in the picture to help 'restrain' the kids enough to get them all in the same frame. This time, someone threw out the idea of having the dads in the pictures. I think such a dashing group could only make for beautiful photography.

Around 6 weeks...

Around 6 months...

Around 10 months...

After 1 year old!!!

Just for Kicks!

Sydney has been working on her soccer skills. While you would think great skill and prowess with the soccer ball would be a natural ability given her dad's proven talents, you would be right. Sydney is already able to dribble with the ball, and able to stike it with her foot at ease. She does fancy step-over moves, and can bend it like it's nobody's business...move down the bench Beckam, you've got nothing on her!

This week, Sydney also continued to work on her spelling. Even though she commonly says, "come on dad, that's what spellcheck is for!"...her Dad wants her to know the importance of correct grammar and good spelling. Even though we live in a digital age, and Microsoft Windows and other applications can perfom this task at ease, their is still merit in learning the correct way to spell and write, and hopefully that will be instilled in her. When she realized that Dad was correct, she very sincerely spelled out some words. I just happened to have the camera and thought I'd capture her brilliant words.

Sydney's word of the week: "Uh-oh!" She likes saying it. I think sometimes she drops things intentionally just so she can practice the phrase a few more times.

Since this is Valentine's day weekend, Sydney wanted to send a shout out to her friends and family that are in her heart this Valentine's Day. She also wanted to send a special wink to Landon and Logan, the only two men in her life...at least that are her age!

And Karen and I wanted to say a big THANK YOU to Sydney's Grandma Gloria. Grandma watched Sydney all Saturday night so that her Mom and Dad could escape for a nice night out. We very much appreciated it, and we hope you and Sydney had a great time!

And to Karen, I just wanted to say I love you. You are the best mom and wife any perfect, funny, handsome husband could ask for!

Happy Valentine's Day everyone!!!

Dress for Success!

They say that your attire not only reflects who you are, but also who you want to be. So, apparently some research suggests if you dress for success, you are more likely to find it. Well...in my opinion of Sydney over her first year, she is doing pretty well. I would say that she typically sports maching outfits, or outfits that fit her look. The credit mostly must go to her mom, who is much more conscsious about picking out 'outfits.' I guess this also extends to grandparents, friends, and other family that provide Sydney with attire.

But this was not the case for my own childhood. I have baby pictures that would make you wonder...hmmm, what in the world is he wearing??? There is no judgment made to my mom for the outfits I was seen wearing, but I think it does make you consider the legitimacy of those research studies...I think I turned out ok....right? Ok, don't answer that question.

In other news, Sydney has begun to sprout some interesting behaviors. She has recently begun saying 'yeah' quite a bit. This is perfect, especially when you want to ask her leading questions. "Sydney, don't you have the best Dad in the world?". That question is quickly met with a..."yeah." So, who wouldn't enjoy this phase in a child's life?

In other news, Sydney is still working on three molars that are coming in. Sydney also recently got a new chair...this is her first piece of furniture in the living room. Hopefully she will enjoy a 'tyke' size chair. She has already enjoyed getting in, getting out, getting in, getting out, getting in (you get the picture) of her chair.

I also thought it would fun to share another picture of Sydney from the hospital...it's always fun to be reminded of how quickly they grow, and to enjoy all of the moments!!!

Have a great week!!!