The Birthday Girl

Sydney had a birthday this past weekend. We just did the family thing. The big birthday party comes later.

Let's start with the cake. I've seen these chocolate butterfly decorations from the Hello, Cupcake! book and around some blogs. I needed to practice them before I make them for her party. I still need a little more practice but I have some ideas on how to make them look better.

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It's chocolate cake, chocolate buttercream frosting and chocolate butterflies! Yum.

She was so excited to blow out the candle. Well, she was excited that it was just her birthday.

Happy Birthday Sydney!

I'm in Trouble

Do you see this? I'm in trouble. She can move around already by scooting backwards. It won't be long before she's crawling. Goodness, she's only 5 months! She is able to rock herself forward and backwards while she's like this too.

Do you see this? So much cuteness even I can't even take it!

Summer's Here

And that means afternoons at the beach.

Maybe not for too long though. That oil is suppose to hit at day now.

Play time at the splash pad with friends.

And wearing jellies.

Baby Pictures

Happy Wednesday!

This one makes me laugh. You can insert any funny phrase you might imagine she is thinking.

More Milestones

So Aubrey has her 2 bottom teeth now. They popped up last weekend. It seems so early, I can't believe it. She's something else.

She's such a fantastic baby too. She's very content. I'm so thankful.

I told Sydney to make a silly face and little did I know they would both make the same face. Too funny.

Why suck your thumb...

...when you have a big toe. Really, there are no other words. : )

Sydney's New Haircut

Alright, I won't bore you with anymore vacation pictures. : )

Last week Sydney said that she wanted short hair just like me. So I took her to my hairdresser and now she has a short, sassy bob. Look at this cute baby.We had these ice cream sandwiches last night for dessert. Yum! They have bananas, chocolate, and heath bars. What could go wrong with that combo?! I highly recommend them if you get a urge for something sweet.

Vacation - Day 4

Today's travels take us to Stone Mountain. Here's the carving in the mountain which is the main attraction.

You can take this to the top of the mountain.

On the cable car waiting to go up.

The 2 babies so excited about the day!
They had a ropes course there for kids and adults. Sydney was able to do the little one.

Crystal and I did the adult one. As many of you know, I am terribly of afraid of heights. Here's a picture of proof that I was trying to conquer that fear. My heart was racing! I was only doing the first level which was 12' feet above. There was a 2nd (24' high) and 3rd level (40' high) that I couldn't muster up enough courage for...baby steps, people, baby steps. I'm just proud of myself for just being able to do the first level.

Everyone's favorite part of the day was the Duck Ride.

Yes, the beak does quack and it is hiding in a safe spot in our house so we don't have to hear it all the time. : )

Vacation - Day 3

Today takes us to the Coca-Cola Museum and The Varsity Restaurant.

Here is me and Crystal on the 2005 American Idol couch.

Giant Coca Cola bottles around the main part of the museum. Overall, it was a neat museum. Although we felt like we paid for one giant propaganda campaign for Coke. But I don't know what we were thinking it was going to be...after all, it is the Coca Cola Museum.

Matt and I had seen a segment on the Food Network for this place. It's a hot dog joint so Matt just had to go. I thought they were good. I don't claim to be a hot dog connoisseur though.

Vacation - Day 2

Atlanta Stop #1 - Georgia Aquarium.

Side Note: Our first time to go was in May 2007. Here is the post. You can see how much Sydney has changed. Crazy!

It was fun. The aquarium has really great exhibits...and lots of people.

Aubrey mesmerized by a sea turtle.

Vacation - Day 1

Ahhh...vacation! We just got back and it was so much fun. We went to stay with my parents and then to Atlanta with our good friends, Ron, Crystal & Addie. We were gone a week and a half!

It was bliss. And I've got lots of pictures to share.

Here is our pictures from the NC Zoo:

They had a 4D Diego and Dora show. As expected, Sydney loved it.

Sydney is into making poses using silly faces and her hands. Here's an example.

New Trick

Guess who can roll over onto her tummy as of Tuesday afternoon?

We have a thumbsucker

Family Pictures

First off, do you know hard it is to make a 3 yr old and a 3 month old smile/look at the camera at the same time?! Extremely hard. : )

My friend, Jennifer, is starting a photography business and I really wanted some family photos. Put 2 and 2 together and here's what you get. These are just a few of my favorites. I love the ivy in the back and the wonderful vintage couches. I think she did a great job. I love them.

Thanks Jennifer!