My sweet and wonderful grandfather passed away last week, and we made every effort to have his service on Saturday. Unfortunately, the weather didn't agree, and we have rescheduled his service for next Saturday. We have had a long weekend, but did enjoy seeing 7 inches of snow fall in Northwest Arkansas.
Ms. Kaylee has asked Lucy James and Sydney to be flower girls in her May wedding, and we had so much fun on Monday trying on flower girl dresses. Well, first we had to play with a few Disney toys before we hit gold.
Waiting to see what Princess dress they get to try on :)
The big winner- with a red sash to match the bridesmaid dresses. They are really pretty!
Hum, we might need to work on our pose before the big day. Thanks again Ms. Kaylee and Blake for including us in your beautiful big day!!!
This is very sweet. Santa and Aunt Teeny got Sydney Pinkalicious for Christmas and it is quickly becoming our new favorite bedtime story. While we were at Jacksons, Brent went to the store and planned a fun afternoon for he and Sydney. They made pink cupcakes all by themselves. It was so sweet, he even moved her little table into the kitchen so she could help ice them. That lasted for 2 cupcakes before she wanted to stop and eat one. Even funnier, after she ate it, she said "Oh no! I'm pink!" just like the book.
Another funny little story from today, Corbin/Aunt Teeny sent Sydney this New Orleans Saints shirt. So, we were watching the Saints game and I was explaining that this was Aunt Teeny's favorite team, blah blah. So Reggie Bush scored, and I said "Wonder if Kim Kardashian is there? Oh look! There she is!" and Sydney looked up and said "There's Aunt Teeny!" Tee hee hee!
Night night sweet Sydney, I mean Pinkalicious! We love you!!!
Wow- a playdate at a boys house is pretty fun! A Thomas tent and train table, golf clubs, tee ball sets, and a soccer ball were big hits this morning. I can't believe the "twins" are about to be 3!!! Jackson and Sydney were due 2 weeks apart and Melissa and I did Aqua Moms together, but when I walked into the hospital to be induced, Jackson's family was in the waiting room! They are 12 hours apart, and were each others first friend (after all, they shared the nursery!) Melissa made a yummy lunch, and we worked on planning our birthday party- we are having a joint party this year. One hint- Brian Kinder concert :).
Singing and dancing
Imagination Movers
Cutting with big girl scissors, coloring, "writing", and doing "peech" as she says. Every day this week she has asked to "do some 'peech Mommy". Me: "Baby, remember to put your snake sound on it." Sydney: "Oh yeah, ssssspeech please." :) I have 2 kids her in class for therapy and she is doing a good job not being jealous of me working with them, but is obviously curious about what we go and play.
Well, we have an interesting problem at our house. Sydney wants SO MUCH to be a big girl. We hear "I do it!!!" several times a day, especially about getting dressed and putting on her socks and shoes. She is refusing to sit in a booster seat at the table and I am afraid we might never ride in a stroller again! And she is wanting to do just what I do every day, including cook, clean, wear makeup, put on deodorant, paint her toe nails, and roll her hair. Whew- what a balance to try and strike between letting her be independent and try to help her when she needs it. One funny thing though, Erin's parents borrowed my exer-saucer for her niece. So they returned it randomly this weekend, and when Sydney walked downstairs from her nap that day she freaked out. She has been wanting to sit in it and "play" just like she did when she was a baby. She posed by it when I told her I wanted to take her picture in her rollers. I told her "We will have to find a place to keep it and maybe we'll have another baby around here to play in it." She thought about it for a second and said "Yeah, I want another baby. I want Baby Jesus." I guess she has decided if we have to have another baby around here, let's aim high!!! :)
What a blessing to the soul a "Stay-cation" can be!!! We have stayed in our jammies most of the week and enjoyed NOT having plans or to-do lists. I have cooked, cleaned, organized, and most importantly, spent time with my favorite 2 year old!!! My solution this week to take a shower without interruption: put her doll house in the middle of my bed and offer a piece of gum as a bribe to stay on the bed until I get out.
Manicures and Music
She picked out a few doll house furniture pieces with her Christmas money and is so proud.
Oh, and we have worked in a couple of yummy restaurant stops over the Christmas break also. We went on a lunch date to Cracker Barrel after her ENT appointment last week and it was so fun sitting across the table from my little lady. She reminded me to bless the food (while I had my first bite in my mouth!), put her napkin in her lap, and ate so quietly and calmly like a big girl! SLOW DOWN GROWING MY LOVE!!!! Thank you for a wonderful week at home!
Uncle Rodney picked out purple high heels for you! Below are Brent's parents and their grandchildren.
Our nephews (who are 13 and 9) got nerf guns, but guess who enjoyed them more? Yup- Brent.
Wow, when I saw the movie Four Christmas I didn't realize that we would, in fact, celebrate FOUR times this year! It has been a fun and busy Christmas, to say the least!
Whew. I am one blessed little girl. Mommy keeps saying that and I couldn't agree more! SO BLESSED. We had a busy but relaxing day at the same time- is that possible? I couldn't wait to see what Santa brought. I asked for a vacuum, a mop and a bike. And a "hat" meaning a helmet. He delivered on my wish list!
The very first thing I grabbed for was the mop!
One of our FAVORITE books right now is Knuffle Bunny by Mo Williams, and Mommy and Daddy got me both of those with a real Knuffle Bunny of my very own!
A BIKE of my very own!!
Tee Hee Hee... a cleaning cart like a maid pushes around at a hotel- BIG hit!
I said these were my favorite things... the cleaning cart, Knuffle Bunny and a microphone that I can practice my singing into.
After we got dressed we spent the morning at my Gigi and Grandaddy's with my Mimi, Aunt Sherri, Tyler and Britton and Uncle John. We opened tons more gifts and ate a wonderful brunch. Aunt Sherri makes this awesome "cheese oatmeal" which everyone else calls grits.
Corbin, John and John Austin stopped by and brought more gifts! A beautiful doll house and Pinkalicious pjs! The only problem was JA wanted to look and play with my toys and I had a little trouble understanding why he showed up at my Gigi's to play with my new toys. Mommy says "We are still mastering the "share" concept!"
One of my favorite gifts was a doctor kit. You know us ear infection kiddos- we know just what to do with an ottoscope. I looked in mom's ear and said "Yep, that tube still in there."
Gigi pushing the bike right by the china cabinet. She was so nervous all morning I was going to drive right into it so she pushed me around the corner just to be safe.
The Wheeler Family- minus Holly! Britton and Holly are engaged and we can't wait for the wedding this summer! Rumor has it I get to wear a fancy dress and be a part of the wedding!
Finally, I convinced Tyler and Uncle John to take me outside in the freezing cold to ride. I love my new hat accessory!
Uncle John and I
Tyler showed me how to push it too.
My parents convinced me after lunch to take a real quick nap at home, but as soon as I woke up I was ready to take my new ride for a spin around the cul de sac.
And then- you are not going to believe this! My Poppa Gene and Nanny D came over for dinner and brought....
A BARBIE JEEP!!!!
Nanny D got a new little puppy for Christmas and I loved getting to play with him too. Mom kept saying "Now you know the puppy is for Nanny, he can't stay here." whatever that meant.
Uncle John and Poppa Gene
