Birthday Eve

Today was Sidney Kate's Birthday Eve. We played outside, did a Wal-Mart run and took a bath. It was productive-seeing as how today was the day she decided "Grass isn't so bad." She took her first spin on her tricycle-that poor tricycle has been waiting for her since March of 08! (Spin="I sit and Momma pushes.") But it was fun!

I'm sure this is a picture I'll pay for later...but check out that hair!

For those that can't remember Sidney Kate a year ago...

Kevin and I reflected on what all was happening a year ago and how we felt-amazing...a miracle from God!

Sweet Sunday

Sunday after church we all decided red was the way to go...actually it was a total accident, but worth taking a picture of!

After dinner we decided to clean house and put things away...we found Sidney Kate doing this.

My first attempt at a caterpillar cake. Since our party has no theme other than pink and green I thought I'd give it a shot. I think he's rather cute!

Evening at the Park

After our big day of partying and playing we decided to venture out and enjoy the beautiful weather. We headed to the park where Sidney Kate enjoyed her first swing, sand, slide and tunnel experiences. All with our help of course! One day she'll be big enough where we won't be needed to put her in the swing or hold her hand in the sand...that will be one sad day!

Brett's Turning One!

Saturday was a big day for Sidney Kate and her buddy Brett. He was turning one and having a farm themed birthday bash!! Sidney Kate sported her new ice cream outfit and had a blast with all the kids at the party. (Momma forgot her camera...but we know Brett's momma will send along some pictures to share.) After snoozing on the way home Sidney Kate played for a bit then settled into a good book...or four. She was flat on the ground reading, but by the time I grabbed the camera she was working her way up.

I'm determined to make Sidney Kate's smash cake and birthday cake for guests. Here's my first attempt at her smash cake-too orange-ish/pink for me. And yes, those are suppose to be roses...I think they look like lettuce!

Friday Visit with GG

GG visited Friday after work. We spent the entire time outside...exploring bubbles, flowers, grass, sticks, rocks and those little seeds that fall from trees...the ones Buster likes to eat-and apparently so does Sidney Kate.

Some of us got so hot we had to take our clothes off...


Must...drink...water...


lots of water!

Sunglasses and Flowers

With all this warm weather we're learning that outside is a fun place to be!

Note to self: Self, flowers feel okay.

Weekend Part 2

We headed to Boone on Sunday with Great Aunt Robin, Great Uncle David and GG to do some sales shopping! All was well until someone (uh hum, Sidney Kate) got sleepy. Instead of taking a nap (like most babies do on car rides), she decided she would whine/cry all the way to Boone. (For those of you who traveled to Wilkesboro with us-you know it was painful.) Sidney Kate pretty much sealed the deal on the portable DVD player we were thinking about getting her for her birthday! (Ordered that today folks!)

On the way home we got desperate and gave her the Cheese-Doodles that GG brought. Watching her eat those was the funniest thing of the day. It was a non-stop chomping motion...

This is what she looks like when she's not eating stickers she got from daycare.

Weekend Part 1

Our weekend started with a trip to Goobers where Sidney Kate watched other kids more than she ate and pretty much ignored us-haha. Then we were off to visit the grandparents and the greats. The greats enjoyed watching Sidney Kate and all her new tricks. I'm sure it's been awhile since they've watched an 11 month old toddle around.

Saturday naptime provided Momma and Daddy with the perfect time to wash cars. When the princess woke from her nap she tried on all of her sunhats and came outside to play.

After lunch and some errands I took Daddy and Sidney Kate to the big PM. Apparently Daddy had a neglected childhood and missed out on frequently visiting this site! Sidney Kate found it rather exciting.

Sick Continued...

Sidney Kate attempted a return to daycare on Thursday...she made it 1/2. Apparently her symptoms were NOT a result of teething but another virus. Yak! During her time at home she has done some discovering...like the fact she can crawl behind the couch, get stuck, cry...and we'll pull it out so she can have a Sidney Kate size tunnel.

Cutest lil bum...crawl baby crawl!

The Easter Bunny provided her with some great shades...she'll actually wear them. She wore them as she watched Daddy mow the yard. She took them off once and realized they made it not so bright out, so she reached for them to go back on...so funny!

Since Sidney Kate couldn't attend daycare Friday, GG hung out with her. They took a big stroll outside and enjoyed the nice weather!

After a long day of playing it's time for a nap...GO RED SOX!

Sick...

Sidney Kate is home with Momma today...she woke up at 1 this morning with 103 temperature and diarrhea. Pretty sure we all just had the stomach bug...so our first words were..."NOT AGAIN!"
Here are pictures from her day at home...looks real sick huh? Apparently a 103 temperature can't hold her down...oh no...she's got to keep on moving!


What you can't see here is the TV is playing Yo Gabba Gabba, one of the weirdest shows on Noggin'. But she enjoys it and is actually dancing to 'Don't Bite Your Friends!'

I think she was doing the Carlton.

Sidney Kate's First Easter

Sidney Kate enjoyed her first Easter Egg Hunt Saturday. After finding one egg she was satisfied. She stood and told UB, Mary, Momma and Daddy all about her egg and how she found it.

The Easter Bunny was good to Sidney Kate. He brought her beach goodies and some sunglasses to wear. She was quite stylish on Easter...painted toes and all!

Sidney Kate also wants everyone to know she dislikes grass!