The Goods

So after we woke up...we got to see this face a lot! And that's such a fun thing!

Seriously-might be the first year she's really ooed and awwed like this...loved it!

This one however, couldn't care less-she'd rather be sleeping. Just look at that face. She's thinking, "Minnie who?!"

Cash register! My child longs to be a "store girl" and I believe all her wishes came through with this gift! Rock on Santa!

New camera-great shot, have no idea how I did it. Woot!

And these two will be trouble one day...just look at their faces in these pictures!

Already making plans...and how about those adorable recliners?! Movie night fun in the future!

Got this idea from Jill Tuttle and I love it! I made a book for each girl of their year in pictures. I honestly think Sidney Kate loved hers-she loved looking at every picture and remembering what she was doing. That totally put a pause in our opening of gifts but it was awesome!

Time to drive...so wish this worked to our favor when she turned 16...years of experience.

Again...will be trouble one day!

Okay, so I have a great plan. Jackson, our neighbor, got a car that you can drive with your iPod. So I want to be able to drive SKV and ECV's car with mine...I just need a wifi spot on their car...and some other stuff I'm sure-but how awesome would that be?!

Fall Fun with Friends

Here are some fun fall pictures of a night with Ben and Jackson. Somehow I missed getting a picture with Jackson.

Ben and Jackson play so well with Sidney Kate. I hope she learns how to be a friend like them.

They both helped her up and down the climbing walls so she could slide into the leaves. Super sweet and kind boys!

Halloween Sweetness

I'm sorry-but it doesn't get any cuter than this! Our lil family just grows and grows, next year we'll have 2 more in the pile!
Check out last year's post here.

After funny family shots we were off to Gran Mary and Papa's house. I'd be tired too little girl!

When we arrived home we saw the Heath's outside with Anne Rachel. She wasn't so sure about sharing her Amy; I completely understand.

So much fun!

Sidney Kate's New Friend

Jackson's cousin, Nicole, spent a week in town and as soon as Sidney Kate met her she was in awe. She temporarily re-directed her "Jackson attention" to Nicole.
While playing at Jackson and Ben's house one evening we found that someone needed a diaper change. So we all walked to the house. SKV managed to get Nicole to carry her most the way up the street. If she wasn't being carried she was holding her hand and looking up at her.

After the tire change we headed back over to play some more.

She so wants to be like those boys! Skateboarding her we come!

Another fun toy she enjoys when she visits. Jackson, Ben and Nicole took such good care of her-best little buddies ever!

4th of July - Part 2

I was very excited that this picture turned out the way it did. Sharon and I didn't beg or bribe anyone! Complete cooperation! (write that down folks!)

For the 4th we had friends come over and play. Big friends and their kids :)

Sidney Kate and her new big buddies, Ben and Jackson

She won't play on it when the water is going but she will when it's off. Looks like she's actually sliding, doesn't it?!

Jackson!

So a new hero has moved into town...Jackson! I taught Jackson in 2nd grade (he's a rising 5th grader now) and he recently moved across the street from us. Sidney Kate loooooves Jackson, his brother, Ben and their parents! Jackson came over one day to play with SKV; he's so sweet he plays whatever she's wanting to play.

Time with the boys, throwing frisbee.

She was frequently heard saying, "Come on!" I can imagine it now-"Here are my rocks, there is my grass."

And she loves that he can put her in the swing and swing her to..."the MOON!"

Special Snacks...by Amy

Okay, so Sidney Kate and I are the luckiest girls ever! We have these wonderful neighbors that invite us to play and eat with them! Saturday morning around brunch time, Amy and Jackson came over to invite Sidney Kate to come and eat a special snack with the boys. Ben was so kind to sit with Sidney Kate and show her how it's done.

She proved to be a fast learner! Amy said they were "fishing." Amy dipped their pretzel stick into peanut butter and they dipped them into a bowl to catch goldfish. How super fun is that?!

Yum! After snack we all formed a musical band using various VBS-made instruments. Sidney Kate and I had big fat fun!