Pumpkin Patch 2009

I decided to take Sydney to a local pumpkin patch this morning since the weather is suppose to be getting hot this weekend. We lasted for a couple of hours and then had to leave because it was so hot out and Sydney was turning pink!! It was cute to watch her run around and attempt to touch the animals. I had a really hard time getting pictures because she was not at the least bit interested in having her picture taken!! Enjoy the pictures...

This was the only time she sat down!!

These were baby pigs - so cute and very tiny!

Thinking about her next move...

Driving a mini tractor


Who can resist the billy-goats!

Checking out the corn maze

She didn't last too long in the maze.

So cute!

There were little baby chickens in here that I was able to pick up and hold for Sydney to pet.

More baby chickens

Popeye!!

The slide

Petting the horses

More horses

Sweeties New Hair Cut

Every time I look at these pictures, I get all teary-eyed!! My Sweetie is so adorable and growing up so fast. I find myself holding her and hugging her everyday - I just don't want to let go of her. If I were just a bit younger, I would SO have another one - how awesome would that be for Sweetie - to have a younger sibling to play with...

The pictures below are of her new haircut - so cute!!

Another Milestone Experience

Sweetie got her first hair cut today!!! Her bangs were becoming ruthless and her ends tangled, so it was time. I think I was way more nervous than her. We had a rough start because she didn't want the apron on but once she realized she got to watch a movie and that I was holding her hand, she was okay - not happy - but okay!! She has a small sliver of bangs now, very cute!! She was such a good girl that she got her 1st sucker when she was done!! Many firsts today and I feel blessed to have there with her to see them!!



Mommy's holding her hand.

Watching the movie and Mommy holding her hand.

I really didn't have them take any length off, just a trim and bangs.

Afterwards, on the car ride home, she was very excited to talk about her hair-cutting experience. Very dramatic story!!

Feeling Better!!

I am happy to report that Sydney is back to her silly self!! We have kept her pretty close to home since the weekend, letting her body rest and heal. Thank goodness it worked and the bug she had passed quickly.

Below are some silly pictures I thought you might enjoy...

A Viking's fan in the making!!!

I love to bake but don't do it too often because I also LOVE to eat what I bake!! This week I couldn't resist, we made chocolate cupcakes with peanut butter frosting!!!! The picture above is the before shot!

This would be the after shot. Do you think she liked it??? It took her maybe 2 minutes to eat!!!

Update

Well, we had another long night last night of Sweetie being sick BUT we finally got her fever to break at around 4:30am. I had Sydney sleep with me last night so I could monitor her breathing as it seemed like she was getting coup with her horrible cough. Fortunately, the cough dissipated and her breathing is better today. I think she will just have a cold from here on out! Poor thing - feel so bad for her.

A Sick Day

Poor Sydney is so sick today. Greg went out of town yesterday and won't be back until Sunday - so I am on my own with a very sick little girl. She started coughing last night in bed and by 3am she had me so worried so I had her come sleep by me. She slept some but I couldn't. Today has been so sad listening to her horrible coughing and seeing her discomfort. We tried to take a nap but that didn't work so well. We ended up sitting in the bathroom with the hot water running to loosen things up for her. Hopefully she will be able to sleep some tonight and feel better tomorrow.

Running Updates

Before we left for Minnesota, Sydney was having a hard time separating from me when I would drop her off at daycare at the gym. That has all changed since we have come back! She LOVES to go into the daycare now and doesn't want to leave when I come back to get her. I think being in Minnesota and playing with all of her cousins helped her a lot! The daycare workers always comment that Sydney plays so well with the other children and they love to have her there. That makes me soooo happy!!

I am in week 5 of my 20 week half marathon training! I am sore EVERYDAY!! For the first time in years, I have a butt - but man does it hurt!! I had to go in for some adjustments and what not for my hips. Come to find out my left leg is almost a 1/2 inch longer than my right leg - which is causing a lot of problems in my hips and lower back. I am working through it, stretching a few times each day, using a foam roller and Greg helps me with some deeper stretching. I had a lift put in my running shoe last night so we will see if that helps!! The fundraising part is not going so well yet but I am positive that will change soon...I am up to running 7 miles!! I love the fact that Sydney sees me exercising and running. Whenever she sees me putting my running shoes on she says, "Mommy's going running!" It's very cute:)