Sydney had to endure a long day today, missing naps and having to sit through a stake conference and another ward's sacrament meeting (although she enjoyed the latter meeting much more since Mason was there). Once we got to the car after the last meeting, I stripped Sydney down to her diaper to prep for the long, hot drive back home. Then I...
Sydney has a knack for turning her food into face masks, molding clay, hair gel, and a full-body scrub. Within seconds, might I add. I can't tell who enjoys mealtime the most -Sydney, who's enthralled by the textures and colors; me, who's cracking up the entire time; or Haley, who gets endless amounts of treats fed to her by a chubby little 10-month-old's...
We had a fun and lazy Memorial Day. Just like I had hoped, we were all pretty much better from our colds so we could enjoy the holiday. We spent the morning at IKEA with Scott and Kristine, enjoying a free breakfast and good sale prices. Sydney celebrated by leaking out of her diaper while in Scott's arms.Later that day we fired up...
I couldn't resist posting so many of Olivia and Izzy because they were just hamming it up for the camera! We have such adorable nieces and nephews!Little 2-month-old Quinten was so patient as I placed him in different props and poses. Such a cutie! ...
It's 1 a.m. and I should be in bed. I should be resting and recuperating from this cold, but it's the reason I can't sleep. Sydney gave it to me (it feels better to have someone to blame it on). Yet she's dreaming away as I sit here coughing and blowing my nose every 10 seconds. There's something impossibly hard about trying to sleep when...
And bought a highchair. Yes, after 10 1/2 months, we decided we can't survive without one. I promised myself long ago that I wouldn't need all the whistles and bells that accompany a new baby's arrival, and transform an entire home into a nursery. But after spending a few days at Tommy's parents, and enjoying the luxury of a real highchair, I realized...
My sister, Malinda, is doing a giveaway for a custom figurine of your choice! She makes the most darling things out of paper mache. We were lucky enough to get a little figurine of Sydney's first Halloween as a pea pod that I just adore! Click here to enter the drawing, and good luck! ...
It seemed like Utah kind of skipped spring, with it's long winter and then abrupt heat that hit a couple weeks ago. But that's okay, as long as it's warm and sunny now. Everything's okay when it's sunny. I'm definitely affected by the sun (and lack of), and I find that it's hard to have a bad day during the summer months.Sydney's been...
Sydney decided to make the big switch today from scooting to full-out crawling. It was very sudden, and quite impressive. She's already so quick and smooth. I think she was tired of getting her tummy brown and dusty from my dirty floors. She has also found a recent interest in climbing up on things, particularly the stairs. Luckily, she can only hold onto the...
We were able to visit Tommy's family in California last weekend. There was a beautiful memorial service for little Avery on Saturday at the church where Tommy's brother, Matt, spoke. And then a sweet prayer was given at the gravesite by Avery's dad, Mike. After the prayer, the children laid tulips on the casket. The weekend was filled with lots of hugs and tears,...
Our hearts go out to Laura and Mike, who had to say goodbye to their little Avery last night at 5:30pm. Her tiny body couldn't survive without the machines, and she couldn't continue to be kept on them, as they were hurting and weakening her body every day. Laura and Mike were able to hold her in their arms for the first time...
Our niece, Avery, has struggled with severe medical complications since her birth 6 weeks ago. The main problems have been with her heart and lungs, and she has been on heart/lung bypass machines for the majority of her short life. The medical team helping her consists of a variety of specialists, and they seem to be baffled by the situation. Avery has undergone...
a toy's value depends on it's flavor and texture. it looks like the miniature dachshund won. ...
Sydney loves to meet new canine buddies. Recently, she's been meeting mini pups that look a lot different than her big sister, Haley, at home. She was very curious and thrilled to be introduced to these cute doggies recently:Seth and Ruthanne's Mini Pin, Dexter, in Texas (Ruthanne & Seth's baby). Haley will be very jealous that she missed out on seeing her very...
I was so lucky to be able to visit my wonderful freshman roomie, Ruthanne, while in Houston. It turned out she and Seth live only 15 minutes away from Marcy! Sydney and I got to spend an entire day with them. We walked along the beach on Galveston Bay as I took some photos. Ruthanne and Seth are the kind of couple that...
Marcy and I thought it would be fun to do some profile pictures for each other's websites. It was hard not to laugh and be silly when it was our turn to be the subject since we're used to being the ones snapping the pictures. It was a lot of fun to see each other's style of shooting -Marcy likes to just let...
