Care-Bear

Sydney was fortunate to have a special aunt in town who showered her with love. We'll have to figure out what to do this week without her!

Sleepover!

Big Sister just couldn't wait so we had the first sleepover last night. We were politely asked to leave we which we politely declined. Then she was not happy when she realized the sleepover was only going to last 10 minutes. We promised many more.

Pony Rides

While we were in the hospital with little Carter, Sydney was enjoying a first at the Bluemont fair which was riding ponies! Apparently she loved it and we were lucky to have grandma capture this photo.

Carter Patrick Ivey!

Little boy popped out on September 16th at about 10am. I liked this unusual photo which caught the footprinting in progress.

A last dinner as a threesome :)

1 Day and Counting....

There is just no more room and this kid is trying to remove ribs so he can stretch out. Both of them will be happy when this is over.

Wouldn't be Virginia without a Saturday morning horse show and rodeo! Sydney's favorite is the blue tractor.

Cooler Weather!

Finally some cooler weather and we've been taking advantage by trying to eat just about every meal on the deck and relax in our comfy grown up and "big girl" chairs.

Second Day

Sydney was sooo excited she begged me take another picture on the second day. Ok, well not exactly but I thought she looked cute and the camera was there...

First Day of (Pre) School

Week 37.5

Practice, Practice, Practice

Sydney got some practice holding a friend's baby over the weekend. Sydney loved it and I think she could have sat like this all day long.

Sydney was excited to play with her rain toy yesterday.

Baby Brother

Another belly shot of the little guy. He's already way more active than Sydney was and causing sleep problems for Maggie.

Belly Shots

Sydney was finally kind enough to let me grab this shot of her kissing soon to be baby brother.

Her first swim lesson! She warmed up very quickly.

Father's Day

This was a great present from the little one :)

Fun at G's birthday party!

Grown up

She just looks way to grown up with earrings on. Then I saw the dress and wasn't as concerned.

Enjoying a morning coffee?

Sydney enjoys watching the morning news with a piping hot cup of coffee...or maybe it's Diego and oj, but still a nice way to start the day!

Garden pests

My garden fence keeps out rabbits, deer, and small children.

New Friends

Our friend, the johnston's added a new family member this week! Sydney got a sneak preview of what a little brother will look like.

Snow White

She does look a little like snow white...except with a worse temper.

Birthday Presents

Some good shock and awe reactions at this age.

Cupcake

...and the obligatory post haircut cupcake!