Naked Babies

There is nothing better on a summer afternoon than babies in their diapers. If was a kid I would wear nothing but a diaper all day if I could, and so would Sydney if I let her. Sunday was just one of those days. We had ribs and watermelon for dinner so we decided to strip them down. They were so cute I had to capture the cuteness. Dylan was not partaking of the ribs but he needed to be in his diaper to complete the picture.

Can I tell you how smitten I am with this little guy? Geez, I cut my own kid out of the picture! heehee Sydney would not smile, but nothing keeps Rhett from smiling. :) 

Wedding Weekend

This past weekend Danny's brother Chris was married in Oxnard. Danny was the best-man so we got to participate in all of the festivities and I got to see him in a tux. Yes! ;) Friday night we had the rehearsal and then dinner at the park. It was a lot of fun and very laid back. Everyone played catch, an impromptu game of soccer and ate pizza. Our friends the Bryce's let us crash at their place and it was nice to catch-up. Saturday morning Bryan and Shandie blessed Dylan. Such a special moment, Bryan got me all teared up!  Thanks for letting us be apart of it.

 

Next it was back to Oxnard for wedding photos and the actual wedding. It was a very lovely and small ceremony. The weather was perfect and Sydney was an angel! She was the flower girl and I was so nervous about her posing for pictures and walking the aisle, but she loved the whole thing. I think she felt like a princess in the dress, because at the end of the night she cried when we had to put her pajamas on! She danced, ate cupcakes and ran around like crazy. What a great weekend! We are so happy for Chris and Laura and wish them a happy marriage. We are also grateful for wonderful friends who we cannot get enough of. :)

4th of July

It took me a little while, but I finally got our 4th of July photos together. I have to say that the 4th of July is one of my favorite holidays. There is something about swimming, barbecuing and watching fireworks that makes me happy. It is a simple day filled with fun. No running from place to place or trying to buy gifts for people. For the second year in a row we went to the LaVerne fireworks show with my family. This year most of my aunts, uncles and cousins also came which made for happy chaos. Sydney had a great time swimming, dancing to the live band and then watching the fireworks. She does not get scared and at one point actually fell asleep. I had to keep nudging her to stay awake. It was such a great night and I am sad it is over. Until next year! Happy Birthday America! 

Swim Lessons

On Monday Sydney started "Mommy & Me" swim classes as the local pool. She loves swimming at Grandma Shannon's house but the first day of lessons was a little rough. She did not like the "organized" swim especially when she said, "All done!" and I would not let her get out. Each lesson we sing several songs, do back floats, tummy floats, dunking, etc. Sydney's least favorite part is when the 2 instructors take turns swimming with her. It is to get her used to people other than relatives holding her, but the first day she cried and then hit the instructor! I was so mortified!! So everyday as we drive over we have "the talk." It consists of me telling her that she has to be nice and that there is no hitting. So far, so good. No more hitting and no more tears which is progress. Danny came yesterday and was able to get some pictures. She has one more week and we are excited to see what she can learn. 

Practicing her tummy float

She loves the kickboard and pretending to be a motorboat.

I had to include this picture because it is classic Sydney. She is done and wants to get out and I am explaining that there is one more song to sing and then we can get out. She said, "No more songs!" Trying to reason with a toddler!

After every swim lesson she likes to sit in this little spot in the sun to dry off. She usually enjoys a snack as well. We are always the last people at the pool.

A Couple Things

I thought I would just blog about a few random things and include recent pictures so you can all see our little family. First, since Shandie has not done so I wanted to blog about Dylan. He is the cutest thing ever and so good! Last time I was out in Simi I had to take a few pictures. I got to just sit and hold him...hmm baby bliss!

Here is Sydney in her Elmo costume being silly. It was like 100 degrees outside but she insisted.

 

We still have the cardboard house that my dad Victor built for her back when we moved in. She loves it so much I think it has become a permanent fixture. :) He wanted to add a 2nd story recently with another box but I had to draw the line. heehee 

Sydney always bugs me to get in but I tell her that I am too big. Danny being the good sport that he is agreed. I had to capture the moment because it was too funny! Getting his top half in was not enough for her and she kept saying, "Feet in!" Not gonna happen!

Last, is a picture of me. For all of you I am now 29 weeks and looking like I am ready to pop (according to me). I always get embarrased by belly pics hence the red face. :) But I realized that I have documented this pregnancy a whole lot less than Sydney and decided it was time for a picture.