I finally put her face forward in her new big girl car seat. She was hilarious this morning! I buckled her in and she didn't smile, laugh, talk or anything. She was just staring at me like "Mom, have you lost your mind?!?!? You put me in the car wrong!!" She rode all the way to school very quietly, just looking out the windows on both sides and watching me adjust the air, etc. 
OK, this our newest "trick". Sydney is signing "more" all the time now. Especially for food :). Please notice that in the lower picture she is asking for more Cheerios while she still has a mouth full of them. Last night at McAlisters, I was holding her while ordering. I guess she figured out that the cashier was the keeper of the food because she kept leaning forward, signing more, and almost whining like "Please, don't you see me!!! I am ready for my food!"
Beautiful azaleas at the Parker's house.
I wish I could act really cool and just say "Here are the new pictures I made for the playroom", but I am stinkn' proud of them because they took me forever! I painted and glazed the canvas, then used fabric and ribbon to create the flowers. I am not artistic at all, so it was a stretch for me. Thanks to Brandy and Samantha for the artistic support, Cynthia East, Michael's, Jo Ann, and Hobby Lobby for the materials and Brent who didn't comment on the huge mess out for a week on the dining room table. They are going to be hung above the TV cabinet in the playroom. Next project- finish painting the den and sew the curtains for both rooms. Stay tuned, maybe in 3 months :).
"Whoo, this is hard work. I need a snack and a nap!"
Not so excited about Cinderella... yet.
Please don't roll your eyes and think "Oh Lord, she's THAT mom". About 2 weeks ago, one of the coordinators of the fashion show for the Clear Channel Baby Fair called Sydney's preschool to get a couple of names and numbers of kids whose parents would be willing to bring them for a little fashion show. She called us, but was needing an 18 month old who was walking, so we didn't make the cut :). This morning, the little girl who was going to do it canceled, so guess who was the understudy! It was fun and a very small part, and Sydney liked being in front of everyone I think. She wore a little lady bug rain coat and boots and the little boy she "walked" with wore a green frog one. All of the moms ended up walking with the kids so it was very low-key. I sat Sydney down at the front of the stage and she clapped her hands with everyone :). Brent tried to capture a few pictures from the audience, but our personal photographer Erin was at a baby shower, so we didn't get any great ones. Enjoy our small moment, but don't worry, we'll pass on the offers that are now flooding in :).
My Mom and I met my birthday twin Jackson and his Mommy at the Zoo this weekend. The weather was perfect for a stroller ride and....
A TRAIN RIDE!!!! I already think I am big enough to travel without a chaperon, but my Mom insisted.
I must say, the train is pretty amazing. I mean, the wind in my face and people waiting at the cross walks just for me to travel by and wave at them! I loved it!
Hey Jackson! I love you! Let's hold hands...
These are a few of the proofs but I am happy with them. The photographer loves the one of her "reading". And, Aunt Teeny, props to me for 4 posts in one week!!!!!
