Fayetteville Weekend

Whew, she is exhausted from all the fun. We went to Fayetteville for the weekend and tried to cheer the Razorbacks on to victory. The good part was the fun we had with friends and family while we were there. HUGE thank you to Mimi and Gigi who watched Sydney while we went to the game! The Levins flew in and Friday night we got to celebrate at the Boyds- just like old times!!! Tailgating was fun, except for the bad parts: I wore very uncomfortable shoes (NEVER go fashion over comfort on game day. I may have to wear flip flops tomorrow due to multiple blisters), I forgot my camera, and oh yeah, we lost the biggest game (in my opinion) of the season. Just wait Houston. Just wait. The crowd said it best "Bobby. Bobby. Bobby."

Brent and I were busy running around trying to get out of the door on Friday and I realized that I baby proofed under the sink- mostly. Picking up 5000 Q-tips took up the time for a pit stop on the way Brent promised me. Thank God for Elmo DVDs. And snacks.

Happy Halloween week!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Sydney's Year and a Half Pictures

These are a few sneak peeks at Sydney's pictures we had taken today. Paige Horras took them and she promised a CD with tons of beautiful photo shopped pictures in about 2 weeks. I will post the rest when I get my hands on them! I can't believe that Sydney is a year and a half!!!!

Family Night at the State Fair

Emma actually got on stage to sing with one of the acts in the Children's Area and the toddlers loved watching.

Please read the sign. Only at the State Fair would parents actually pay to let their kids feed these animals.

Elli's Entourage!

Elli's Entourage took over Rollin' on the River yesterday morning. It was really fun and special to be apart of it. Easter Seals has played such a huge roll in Elli's life, and countless others, and it was wonderful to participate in such a neat event. The best part was that Elli was chosen as an Ambassador for the race and her team won "Most Spirited Award" plus the DJ from B-98 said we also won best t-shirt and color pattern (pink and brown). Erin was the team's personal photographer and she did a great job capturing many of the wonderful moments. We are so proud of you Elli! Keep growing and learning sweet girl!

Tiny Dancer

Sweet Greer loves "Sissy" as she calls Sydney

"Yes! I did it! And Ms. Tara has suckers at the end!"

Tonight we tried a little toddler dance class that has started in our area. I was very curious to see how Sydney would do since she is the youngest by several months, but she LOVED every minute of it. We had 20 minutes of tap and she cried "no no no" when it was time to take her taps off. But she recovered for 20 minutes of ballet and a sucker at the end. Now, let me assure you that my goal for this entire year of dance is following directions from the teacher, encouraging other friends and taking turns, not learning all of her dance positions or anything serious. But it was very fun for both of us, so we signed up. Stay tuned for more hilarious and very sweet pictures.

Pumpkin Patch '08

Emma, Elli and Sydney

"I want this one!"

Happy Birthday Karoline

Please see Karoline Carozza's blog for wonderful pictures of her adorable cupcake party. Sydney had a great time, and was not shy in the least. She has been going through a little "mommy phase" you could say, but I know I saw Erin, Jennifer, Dayle, Jan, Mrs. Cosh, Jac, and Ashley holding her at times. I have heard there is a great picture of Syd giving the birthday girl "lovin" but Erin will have to email it to me. I did capture a great picture of Jennifer, who came all the way from Texas to join in the birthday fun. And did I mention that Sydney LOVED her???

Race for the Cure 2008

Team Tri-District Early Childhood

I am quite proud to say that my office of 45 had a 75% participation rate in this years Race for the Cure, and that we ourselves raised almost $1000. I read in the paper that this years race raised 2.1 million dollars! Wow!!!! Most of the girls were virtual walkers, but here is our crew at 7:15 am on Saturday.

"To love what you do and feel that it matters- how could anything be more fun?"

Katharine Graham

At least it wasn't picture day

Well, I am home from my conference and I couldn't WAIT to pick up Miss Priss from school. When I walked in, Miss Shannon said "Oh she has been missing you so much and talking about Mommy, but Daddy did a great job taking care of her. In fact, for the first time she didn't even take her hair down today" and kind of smiled. Then I saw Sydney.

Even funnier is that earlier today Brent said "I must admit her hair yesterday was a little sketchy but today I put it to the side. I even put a pink bow in and a black rubber band to match the black heart on her shirt." Turns out, he used one of my hair bands, which was wrapped around her little twig of a pony tail like 11 times.

Mommy, quit taking my picture and take me to Chuck E Cheese!!!!!!!

A little sneak peek for Mondays dance class...

Did I post our beach picture?

I can't remember if I ever shared our beach picture that we ordered. These pictures really don't do it justice! I love the "glow" that the photographer added that made the picture really pop. And now it is proudly displayed over the mantel to help us remember our first family vacation. I heart the beach!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!