Weekly Update

Weekly swim lessons with Greer. Sydney looks like she is drying herself off, but really she was being mischievous and pulling the towel off the chair while I was saying "no". :)

Pondering how cold the water is.

Water Park Fun! OK, so since the only new pictures I have of us at a "swimming hole" you know it is summer in Arkansas. We have played a ton outside with our new slide and car and desk (which I got all for $10! I love a bargain!) and packing for our family vacation. I can officially say that Sydney is walking almost everywhere- Praise The Lord!!!

The Birthday Twins at 15 months

We met Jackson and Melissa for cheeseburgers and milkshakes tonight for dinner. The "twins" were pretty great at dinner (except for all the food under our highchairs) and they were so cute together! Of course, we told them to kiss and give each other "lovin" and they did!

Fathers Day weekend with our little "Fish"

Posing before swim lessons. Then my camera died- so Merrit, please email me some pictures!
She is all ready to go on the boat! She LOVED every second on the lake!
Mommy, Sydney and Poppa Gene

Oh, and swimming in the pool Sunday morning.

Happy Fathers Day Poppa Gene, Granddaddy, Poppa, and of course, Brent!!!

The Tortoise Wins the Race, Right???

The tortoise wins the race, right??? Just in the last few days she has started taking more steps, but very slowly and with a motivating prize at the end. I know it is a start. We had our 15 month check up this afternoon, and to document for my memory:

Weight: 21 pounds 14 oz. (25-50%)

Height: 31 1/4 inches (75%)

Head: 17 1/2 inches (10%)

Shoe Size: 3

Diaper Size: 4 (as of this weekend when I tried one at Keri's and realized how much better they fit compared to 3s)

So, Sydney has grown in height for sure! She got 2 shots, but within a few minutes had recovered and was flirting with the nurses again. Her tubes looked good and we are going to hope we start walking in the next few weeks!

Bubble Lesson

I was blowing bubbles for Sydney this morning, and since we have the bazillion bubbles that blow lots in every dip, there were maybe 75 beautiful bubbles floating through the air at all times. But all Sydney wanted was to grab the bubble wand and pop the little bubbles around the rings. I tried and tried to divert her attention to the wonderful bubbles floating just inches above her head and behind her, but I could not get her to look up because she was so convinced that the little bubbles were better. I heard the Lord whisper to my heart "See child, how many times have you settled for what you have in mind instead of listening to my voice so I could show you something SO MUCH better."

Busy and very fun weekend!

What a fun weekend we had! We went to NW Arkansas on Friday and stayed until Monday night with my Mimi, so we had lots of time to spend with family and friends. Monday Keri and the girls came and got Sydney and I and we shopped, ate and played at Chuck E Cheese. Sydney was in overload with all the noise and action (and so was I!)

Look how sweet the kiddos are packed in. Ha Ha Ha. Sydney wasn't very good sitting between them like I thought she would be. I looked back several times and she had thrown her pacey, silkie or bow for attention, and once I think she pinched poor Carlee!

Getting into EVERYTHING at Mimi's! Thank you again for letting us take over your house!

Practicing taking steps with Daddy

Sydney, the Birthday Girl Carlee and Lilly

Caroline and the "big" girls loving on Sydney in the bounce house. They were all so sweet with her.

Happy Birthday Sweet Carlee!!!!

4 Generations of Fry women!

Getting some lovin' from Mimi and Gigi

Before we left town on Friday, we also started swim lessons with Greer. We had a great time in the water and Sydney is already a fish! We didn't take many great pictures but we will certainly try again during the next few weeks.

"Sydney, Mommy is off all summer!!!"

I swear that I took this today in the car on the way home!!!

Happy Birthday Emma!

Emma is in the middle. She was WAY to excited to pose for a picture for me :)

We helped the Eaton's celebrate Emma's 4th birthday at Jump Zone, which we all LOVED. It was very fun and Sydney had a blast trying to be a big girl. She took several steps during the party and I must say, Brent and I both jumped to. I highly recommend taking your kiddos there. And Happy Birthday sweet Emma!!!! I don't know how many of you know her amazing story, but several times during the party as I was watching her play, all I could do was praise God for His awesome plan. Basically, Scott and Ashley heard about a 5 month old baby that was living in a homeless shelter and in 2 days agreed to adopt her. Ashley says "that one decision can change a life" and that is certainly true. She has already overcome so much in her little life, and I stand in amazement at the wonderful and sweet girl she is growing to be.