Happy Weekend!

We were feeling a little tired of playing with our same old toys so, Sydney and I decided to play dress-up with Brooklyn...

June 28, 2012

What a difference a week makes.

Last week I spent Monday at the doctor's office with Brooklyn which resulted in double ear infections. Then, I spent the following Tuesday at the doctor's office with Sydney which resulted in, yes, double ear infections. The lack of sleep has left me with a sinus infection, but finally happy, healthy and most importantly two sleeping girls. 

Waiting room at MD office. 

Just in case you aren't sure if you've not gotten your necessary amount of sleep. Here are a few things that happened to me last week... 

• I had three diet cokes, despite my self imposed one-a-day limit.
• While at the park, a complete stranger told me that my child's shoes were on the wrong feet.
• I cried because I burned the pizza crust
• I dropped Sydney off at school without her shoes on

But, oh what a difference a week makes (and a complete round of antibiotics)!

I hope you're sleeping at your house this week too!

Happy Father's Day...

One of the best things about being a Mom is seeing William be a Dad. 

 Happy Father's Day to you friend. I couldn't have wished for a better Dad for my girls. 

And speaking of Dad's, mine is pretty awesome too. Happy Father's Day Dad. 

Just trying to keep up!

 And steadily getting closer to standing alone and before we know it walking. She is pulling up on everything and quite proud of herself when she does. No one will believe me, but for the sake of documentation, she stood up without any support for a solid five Mississippi's on Wednesday. William's Mom was there and is my witness. She may not do it again for another month (although, I doubt it). Here are a few shots of our proud almost-nine-month-old. 

June 2012

 Additional things that happened in your eighth month?

• Second ear infection
• Bites of grilled cheese, pasta, and pancakes
• Lots of "talking" (i.e. "mamamama" "bababababa" "dadadadada" 
• Taking notice of Sydney's toys and favorite things
• Two naps a day
• Weekend (a full 3 nights) at Nan and Pop's house
• Still only 2 teeth 
• First days of Mom's Day Out
• And in Sydney's words: "Brooklyn growing some new hair."

Memorial Day 2012

Here is a quick recap of Memorial Day weekend at Mom and Dad's in Pensacola. No time for being witty or creative. So, here they are...

Brooklyn's first dip in the bay.

Sydney's first paddle boarding experience with her Dad.

Fun with Nan and Grayson.

More paddle boarding for Jen and Harper.

And Happy Birthday ice-cream with Pop.

Always a great weekend and the official start of summer for our family. Happy Summer!

Happy Anniversary.

Happy Anniversary, favorite friend. 

May 22, 2004

Just Married!

Our family traveled to Scottsboro last weekend for our friend Joel Smith's wedding. He's not just a friend, he's family. He's the friend you've seen at his highest and at his lowest. He's the friend you can call after not talking for weeks and pick up right where you left off. He's the friend whose wedding that you just don't miss! The ceremony was perfect (not perfectly quiet, thanks to Sydney). The reception was a blast. And the bride and groom where gorgeous and happy. 

A toast to our good friends!

I just love this girl. Good job Nate!

I think the guitarist of the band was a little stressed about his guitar being hijacked. But the guys had a great time on stage, and with Laura's help, didn't sound all that bad.