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!

Halloween Scares

What we avoided at 3:45 Saturday.
Our hopes were big this year. We were aiming to hit Main Street, stop at several stores and then begin our family tour. Well, the rain changed our plans-that and the massive crowd!
I propose Main Street be shut down from 3-5 on Halloween to save a few lives. I can't tell you how many kids and parents were crossing the street at random places. Not safe and surely this town should recognize that and make it a closed road event. I'm just sayin'.

We've deemed Uncle Keith's front porch the measuring pole for Halloween with the kids. All was fine and well until...

The super heroes arrived! I hate to even post this picture because it breaks my heart to see her in such a scared state, but it was a memory we'll never forget. I didn't think once about her being scared, especially of her cousins.

She refused to sit next to Batman. That's okay, next year we'll let her hang with the boys a bit (without masks) and maybe let her watch them put them on...then we'll take pictures. (???)

We were attempting to duplicate this shot...

SKV Cuteness - Part I

While hanging at Papa and Grandma Mary's, Sidney Kate had a lot to say about "2". This is the first video, not showcasing the "2" as much as the cute faces and looks she gives. She gives one at the beginning so watch carefully!

Rough Housin' With Daddy

Sidney Kate and Daddy have much fun rough housin'. Because of this trick, Sidney Kate loves to walk up behind you on the floor and put her arms up on your shoulders for you to flip her. I haven't mastered this move...need more muscles!

Talk about Style!

I'm sure you all received some type of crazy email from me telling you about the Payless 50% off sale...well, Sidney Kate racked up more than anyone in this house! Check out her newest pair of GiGi shoes! She had to wear them and they didn't come off until she was asleep!

Saturday's are usually Kevin's major slave driving days. Once you can walk in this house, you're working like the rest of us! (hehe)
Thanks to GG, Sidney Kate has her very own vacuum cleaner to help with the chores. And yes, she must have it one before she vacuums!

In case you didn't notice...that is a 1992-1993 Shoals School Honor Student shirt-don't be jealous that you don't still have yours! (The softest shirt in my wardrobe!)

Strike a Pose

Check out the new digs! Courtesy of Grandma. Sidney Kate and I did a little fashion show. (She played the role of model and I the cameraman, of course.)

I might even call this my directoral debut! She copied me pretty well in the hand placement and "Cheese!" category. (All models say "Cheese!" right?)

She threw in this little hip part all on her own-she's natural!
(Please know that I'm dying laughing as I write this...if you're a new reader, don't take me seriously-I'm not a Toddler Tiara mom!)

Just cute!

After modeling she decided to do a little singing-with her eyes closed of course.

"CHEESE!"

Our Annual Mountain Shot

As we drive back from Mabry Mill we stop at the same place to snap a picture. Last year's was way clearer (same camera!) and a little bit better...but oh well! Memories were made!

Someone had longer hair this year and Momma didn't figure that into her hair style. So our pictures show her hair all over the place!

UPDATE: Yes, Kevin is wearing the same shirt. He got dressed that AM and I said, "Isn't that the same shirt from last year?" He assured me that he checked and it wasn't...HAHAHA! Now he claims he was trying to 'recreate' the same moment. Classic!

Mabry Mill 2009

Last year we made our first family trip to Mabry Mill and our plan was to go every fall. So here are pictures from our second installment of Mabry Mill Memories.

Decked out in her new overalls, Sidney Kate fit right in. We put her to work pretty quickly.

Yeah a group shot without a tripod, those are upcoming.

Daddy and his growing girl!

Sidney Kate the Mill Worker

Here are some pretty fun shots of Sidney Kate working her mill job.
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Off to check on some things...

Yup, water's still running...

She reports that all is well at Mabry Mill today.
(Just like last year's picture it doesn't look real! The background is too perfect!)

Ahhh Memories...

Such a good picture! There were ducks on the lawn that had her attention. Thank goodness! Otherwise we'd have zero shots!

Check out that hand placement! Have we seen this picture before?

Just plain sweet!

And here's last year's picture...this year was just her walking away from the blanket. But these other shots will be just fine! :)
(My how she's grown!)