Financial Tips from a Child

I got this video from my friend (and distant family member) at Graham Crakas. It's so cute and precious, I had to share. Sounds like a little Dave Ramsey! (and Kevin)

Elijah Offering Video from Elevation Church on Vimeo.

"Grrrrr"

Daddy was coupon clipping and Sidney Kate was busy doing things she shouldn't...standing on chairs, going through Mommy's stamping supplies...well the best way to turn a naughty into a nice is to involve Daddy. So Sidney Kate thought she could hand him all my markers...she got the attention she wanted. (Turn up your speakers for some giggles...and scares!)

Singing with GG and Daddy

Sidney Kate has learned a lot of songs and here she is showcasing some of her favorites.

Here Daddy wants to sing the ABC's but Sidney Kate has other plans...

SKV Cuteness II

This was Rylan's birthday celebration at Papa and Grandma Mary's. We were talking about Rylan turning 4 and I guess Sidney Kate wanted to be something also. "2" it was.

Our Sidney Kate

Her she is with her big buddy! She does love this little guy!

Check out that smile; who wouldn't love him?

And this is our Sidney Kate, she's telling someone how it is. Just like she tells us all the time!

Dear (our dear) caught in the camera lights.

Dress Up!

I do love to see them dress up! They have these fun little outfits that slip over their clothes and they can be anything! Seeing as how she loves to eat, a chef is a natural choice.

You always need a friend in law enforcement!

Oh, she's multi-talented. She can also check your vision if you need it.

Reading is Fun!

Here they in their little reading corner. Such a sweet spot!
I bet he was reading her a story!

Oh this is interesting!

There were more than 3 pictures which means she sat in one spot for more that a second!

Part-tah!

Halloween party it is! Do you see how adorable they are sitting and eating like big people! It's so amazing how well trained they are in their routines. (I picked her up from the gym today and her buddy walked us all the way back to our room...down sidewalks and all-he knew just where to go!)

Seriously? A little exaggeration on the mouth opening...I think it will fit. :)

Question, "Anyone want more food?"
Answer, "Me me me!"
(I'm just guessing at this one...haha)

Sidney Kate 007

Uh oh...what is this here?

Apparently she was on a 007 mission or looking for a new place to nap. Climbing is her new favorite friend and our new enemy. She's crawled on to her high chair (over the tray) too many times to count. How long does this stage last?!

Disclaimer: This is the exact reason this blog gets updated less often than it once did. I have to follow a certain child around the house!

Playing with Da Boys

Cars, every child loves cars! They have several of these on their playground and one day I walked outside to get her and she was riding down the wheelchair incline. She would hold her feet up and go down the small hill and baby-crash into the fence just laughing. It's nice to have such joy in the small things!

I dare say Sidney Kate's friend is giving her a hug! She loves her pals!
As we were rolling through pictures tonight she called herself, "Kate!" and was able to name all of her buddies!

"Queen of the world!" (or at least the local playground)

"Come on, let's drive!"

Nappin' at Daycare

Kym, one of SKV's lovely daycare ladies, told me I could leave a camera to capture Sidney Kate's fun daytime moments. I picked it up recently and had 70 fun shots to go through. Kevin and I are happy to announce that she is as happy at daycare as she is with us!
Here she is during naptime-worn out! They say that the kids know right where to go after lunch and they are so tired and they willing go to sleep...some even fall asleep during lunch. Poor things-playing is a tough job!


Nice hair sweetheart!

"Cheese! How's my hair?"

Veteran's Day Holiday and Cakes

On Veteran's Day we had a holiday so SKV and I stayed at home and snuggled. While she played and snoozed I decorated a few cakes that Kevin had baked. This cake was for Grandma Mary and her princess friends. (Congratulations Jan!!)

This cake was for Mary Moser's blood drive. Mary is Kevin's cousin that was diagnosed with brain cancer at the age of 16, in 2006. Sadly (for those of us left on earth) Mary passed on Veteran's Day, the day before her blood drive. However, we are all happy that she has left her sick body to walk with the Lord. We will all miss her and think of her often. She was such a strong person and showed us all what it meant to believe "God is Good!" through all of life's challenges.
I can only hope and pray that Sidney Kate grows up to be as strong, brave and as awesome as Mary Moser!
You can visit her Caring Bridge site to read more about her and her strong faith.
http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/marymoser

Camo Girl

On Sidney Kate's birthday she received her lifetime hunting license from Grandma and Papa Hauser. Grandma wanted her to have an outfit to go with it. So here she is...the Camo Queen!

Right after Kevin dressed her she called for her "Purse!"
I guess she felt like she needed a girly piece to be complete.

"Cheese!"

"Cake"...she was wanting a piece of Mary's "God is Good" cake.

Please check out her pink cowgirl boots that complete her outfit.

These Boots are Made for Walking

More boots!! Grandma Hauser found these and man are they fun! They had "girl to any outfit". (See camo outfit later.)
You can tell she's saying "Cheese!"

We have one happy baby! She is now saying, "Happy!" before we pray at dinner. How precious!

She hit her head...afterwards she taps her head to let you know it hurt.

A Winning Outfit...and Game (finally)

Sidney Kate had a winning outfit last weekend as we went down to see State play Maryland. Turns out we had a winning game too (finally!) Check out those boots-adorable! Thanks Grace!

Pregame picture...mommy's new haircut-although you can't really see it here.

"Hey band guys and girls!"

Daddy and SKV taking in the Walk of Champions...

Mix 'N Match

Some days you just have to go with what you have. Sunday was one of those days for Sidney Kate. She got this cute new shirt recently and I thought it was a great day to match it. She happened to have some fun leggings and off we went. Daddy wasn't as impressed, but she was cute!

Don't know where this grown up face came from...

Precious!