Thursday, December 29, 2011

Thanksgiving 2011

We were privileged enough to have both sides of our families with us for Thanksgiving. There were 14 of us total and it was a wonderful holiday! My parents came from Texas, Greg's parents came from California, Matt and Lea came from Boston, and Paige and Daryn came from South Africa!

The aunties and Sydney.

Uncle Matt and Connor.

Connor and Papa were in charge of the fried turkey, it was yummy again. This is the second year we have done one and I think it will continue as long as Connor and Papa are willing!

My family!

Mommy to be, Auntie Lea, enjoying some baby time with Sydney.

Paige and Daryn brought "crackers" for us to open at dinner. They are meant more for Christmas but we opened them early. It was a lot of fun for the big and little kids!

Sydney with her hat from the cracker!

and Connor with his!

Daryn was even introduced to the Wii by Connor!

The grandparents watched the kids one night so the big kids could go out and we had a great time at Dave and Busters. All the sister-in-laws!

Greg and Shannon were the big winners at the horse race game!

Finally, we managed to get pictures of each family, what a perfect ending to a great holiday!



Sydney's 8th Month

Our sweet girl is growing up way too fast. She is all over the place and keeping this mommy busy! Taking her monthly pictures is getting tougher as she would rather eat her monthly sticker. I did manage to capture this pretty smile though!

She is also liking the camera more so soon after she sees it she makes a move for the camera. Luckily in this picture you can see her 7 month picture and again her beautiful smile!

We introduced a cup and she seems to like it. I don't think she is getting much water as she would rather chew on the top than drink from it.

She also learned that she can stand in her crib, I think she is quite proud of herself here! Luckily Greg had already lowered her crib, one thing we learned from Connor!

Introducing new foods to her as been quite an adventure. I think this picture is priceless! She hasn't liked much nor is she eating much but we'll keep with it, she is bound to like it right?!

Loving on Guinney!