Trick or Treat

Sydney's first ride on Grandpa's John Deer

This year for Halloween we headed down to Lebanon to my parents! David and Brent were off to the Duck game so we joined Aunt Tara, Cousin Colin and her family for dinner and trick-or treating. Sydney only made it to 3 houses, before she crapped out on us. She tried to climb into each house we visited. Forget the candy she was looking for silver, and jewelry. I have to admit I had high hopes of scoring a serious stash of candy, but I am working through it! She was a very cute little lady bug, with lots of stuffing in her toosh!
We had a great time, and the big win over USC made for one festive Halloween!!

Playing Around

"Rocky" the horse is a new favorite in our house
Sydney loves those springy animals at the park. I like to jump on it sometimes and see if I can make it bend all the way back!!! One at a time please!

It states clearly on the bottle "head -to-toe" body wash. It must be good for mouths too.....

We were just waiting for the first rainy day to break out the this adorable raincoat, boots, umbrella and matching bag. Talk about decked out!!

Dress rehearsal for Halloween. David got to wear his Sponge Bob costume this year, and was a big hit as always.

Just loading all of the Octobers pics onto the computer and thought these were worth sharing!

1 Year Pics

This lolli pop was way too big for just one hand

Not soooo lady like, but still adorable

This is her crinkle face, that reminds us of her cousin Colin! Very mischevious!!

Now she's got it! It's almost like she done this before!

In the midst of all the craziness around here I am just getting now getting around to posting Sydney's 1 year photos. For JCP their actually pretty cute. I really hate that place!!

We just had some family pics taken out at the pumpkin patch and as soon as I can decide on which ones I like most, I will post them as well.
The leaves on our tree out front are almost entirely gone and this rainy weather definitely has the feel of winter..... Where do the days go??

Sick Dayze......

Here's a little recap of what's been happening at our house over the last three weeks

Number of Doctors appointments - 4

Number of trips to the ER - 2 and 1 frantic trip to the Vet

Number of sick days taken - 7

Number of noses running uncontrollably - 3

Number of hours of sleep lost - 424 (approx)

Number of Cans of Chicken noodle soup consumed - 5 (we ran out or it would have been much higher)

Number of hand washes in an attempt to stop Spread of germs - 895 (approx)

Number of Lost Yummy fall days - 15 and counting

Number of pumpkin pies consumed - 1 (Thanks Anne)

Number of Mommy Meltdowns - Too many to count

Toby's Blood work - Normal

Davids CT Scan, X-Ray and Blood Work - Normal

Sydney's Blood work - Normal

The Last 3 Weeks Have been ANYTHING BUT NORMAL

Little Duck, Big Pumpkins

If she had any nails left she might be chewing on them.........

We need to find her a chair, because she loves sitting on this little cart!!

Ready to join the offensive line if they need her!!

Daddy has been down in Eugene for the last 3 Saturdays enjoying duck football, so Sydney and I have been watching the games together!! She mainly runs around the house while I cheer and clap!! I know there are tons of parents that take their little kids to games, but the thought of trying to entertain her for 3 1/2 hours at a football game scares me to death.

Let's just say she is going to have to wait awhile to visit Autzen!

It is Finally Fall

We Finally made it to Al's to get our pumpkins. Seriously if you live anywhere near an Al's Garden World they have the most smoken deal on Pumpkins. If you buy 10 they are only $0.99 each. David saw some at Safeway for $4.99. What a rip!! Our strategy this year was to get as many big ones as we could, hoping that Sydney wouldn't be able to pick them up!! So far, so good!!

Just one year ago.......

It's hard to believe

Our little pumpkin

Is not so little......

You'll notice she does not have a lolli pop, just a couple craisins!!!

Enjoy this yummy fall weather!!

Lolli Pop Lolli Pop

Clipping Sydney's nails has never been a breeze, but with a silly song or two and a toy to distract her we have managed to keep them under control. This is no longer the case!!! It may be a horrible tactic, but I have taken to bribery!! She kept the little pink sucker tucked awkwardly under her tongue for the most part. Pink, sticky, drool rolled off her chin, covering her once white shirt.

Happy as a clam!!!!!

Until mommy took away her precious new treat

I have created a monster!!

The bag of suckers is only to be used for the most desperate times....... Baths, diaper changes,walks, nap-time, dinner, car rides, story time, pictures....... I can see how this could quickly get out of hand! I may have to re-think the suckers!