hmmm...which one do i want?

where's waldo...i mean sydney

after
before

on the go

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GRBoHmmQ7F0

beach babe

Jared won the Utah Mid-AM qualifying for the state of Utah, advancing him to the US Mid-AM held on Kiawah Island, South Carolina. So, we packed up and headed east for a little golf / vacay. The weather was great, and Sydney loved the beach. She also loved eating the sand. It was a blast watching Jared play! He didn't do as well as he had hoped, which, of course, was disappointing. His tournament play ended early, giving us time to drive up to Highpoint, North Carolina (a.k.a. furniture Mecca of the western world / my heaven on earth). I had three days, but could have easily spent three weeks meandering through all the stores. I'm already tentatively planning a trip back.

milestones

Very excited!

Sydney's figured out her sippy cup, and she loves it!
She's also got enough hair for a bow...barely.

go cougs!

The Florida State vs. BYU game was truly depressing.  Luckily we snapped a few shots before the game got started when our spirits were much higher.  We ended up leaving mid-3rd quarter because the score was already like 15 to 50 Florida, and Sydney was getting antsy.  The plastic lids, spoons, straws, and napkins I had swiped from the concessions to keep her entertained had lost their appeal by this point.  

corn, anyone?

OK, I know this is absolutely disgusting, but it's also fascinating at the same time (to me anyway).  I fed Sydney probably an ears worth of corn yesterday straight from the cob, and this is how her poo has been all day today.  It's basically 95% solid corn kernels.  Obviously, her little digestive system can't break down corn at this point.  Gross - I know!  I'm a little shocked I blogged about this!     

farm country at thanksgiving point

Farm Country at Thanksgiving Point may have been a little over Sydney's head, but it was still a really fun activity.  We went with our good friend Ashley and her adorable little girl Savy and had a great time!  We saw goats, horses, a pony, pigs, ram, sheep, chickens, roosters, ducks, geese, and turkey.   

she's got a point!

What a good little girl I have!  She's so easy, and I'm so lucky!  While loading up the car after doing some serious grocery shopping, Sydney pointed out the cars as they went by.  

scera park...3rd day in a row!

blue eyes, blue skies

This is a good shot of her two bottom teeth.  

(Her new nickname is Sabertooth)

at the park on labor day

Our Labor Day got off to a great start!  At least in my opinion, anyway.  Jared took Sydney with him on his morning jog which included feeding the ducks, so I got to sleep in.  Much needed and very appreciated!! Then he took her over to Riverside while I got ready for the day.  We met Jared's family and had lunch at the annual RCC Labor Day festival.  Jared played golf that afternoon, and I took Sydney to the park and for a walk.  We ended the day going to the batting cages at Trafalga (something we've never done together, and I haven't done since I was like 9) and then take-out from our favorite - Cafe Rio.  Couldn't have asked for a better day!

the house