Tons of Pics

I have been a very bad blogger. We have been so busy...kids are out of school, I can't ever get much time on the computer and then I had an issue with my computer and uploading my pics from my camera. Sydney turned "1" on May 19th...I can't believe it. Tommy turned 14 on April 27th...ugh. We are having his party in June...he wanted to wait till our pool was open...but we did have a small family party for him already. So, I will just say that these pics are from the last 2 mos....some of Tommy,s party and Sydney's party and some between and after...all 67 of them and yes I have a few repeats in there but oh well....I will write more when I have time but wanted to get something on the blog.

Feels like spring to me

Hello....I am so excited because I finally figured out how 2 post more than 5 pics on a blog and also figured out how to reduce the size of the photo before posting them and now it takes like only 30 seconds to download 5...not 20 minutes...

We all have been doing great. Sydney had her shots a few weeks ago and thank God she did much better with this round. She is 29 inches tall and still only 16.13lbs...light weight. I don't know how she is not heavier...she eats EVERYTHING.

She has now started eating cherios instead of the puffed cereal for babies. She loves to crunch it with her front teeth...I think she likes the sound it makes. Her newest word is DODDIE (DOGGY) She now waves at every THING and person. She walks across the floor with a laundry basket...I think she likes it better than the actual walking toy with wheels because it moves slower and she feels more secure...I only wish she would sort the laundry ...oh well.

Sydney is going to be a year on May 19th and I cannot believe she has been with us over 6 mos already. I am starting tonight with whole milk/ formula mixture. Since she came to the US and we started her on American formula, she has had a tough time with constipation. She is on a prescription laxative...if I miss one dose...She poops rocks...I feel it is the formula. I read some other blogs that people had the same problem and they changed formulas and it stopped. Well she is almost done with formula anyway and so I am going to give it a try. Wish us luck. She looks so in distress and is miserable when leaving me her little gift in the diaper. She is drinking more juice(pear) and eats prunes, and lots of veggies I just cannot see the reason for the constipation unless it is the make up of this particular formula.

The boys are doing great, they are out of school for spring break and Alex stayed at a friends house they are going to a Legends (baseball) game in Lexington tonight. Tommy and Anthony each have a friend over and are running around in the yard with flashlights. Tom took off today because I worked and they worked on a project outside. They are digging dirt to put in a basketball court so we don't have to keep moving cars out of the driveway or repair bug deflectors on the cars because of wild basketballs hitting the vehicles. I took Sydney to my Moms to give the boys bonding time(digging time)

Congratulations to my friend Jennifer Hanks and her beautiful family....they brought Sara home from Guatemala and she is officially one of the Hanks Gang!!!! She seems to be adjusting well and looks so happy...I am truly happy for Jennifer...she is an awesome person.

Until next time....have a great week...Hope you enjoy the pictures.

Ready for Spring

Yes, we are all ready for spring to get here. Poor Sydney has been sick for over 2 wks...we had 3 Doctor visits and finally they gave her an antibiotic....I guess after 2 weeks of fever, coughing and congestion , runny nose it turns into bronchitis and and ear infection....need I say it has been a LONG 2 wks and Sydney is not a very pleasant sick baby. Along with her temper and being totally spoiled....it was a challenge. However, she seems to be recovering and the pleasant little cutie is finally back. She did however think of me and decided to share the virus turned bronchitis/ear infection with me.....Oh well...I much rather be sick than her....lets hope it ends with me. So I have been somewhat out of commission and not in the mood to blog.



Good news is my friend Sarah is on her way home with her baby boy from Vietnam. He is so cute....looks well fed!!! This has been such a stressful time for her (and anyone who adopts) I am so glad she finally has her baby.



Really not a lot new on this end...the boys are doing good....Tommy is at an academic team conference and Alex and Anthony and Daddy are having a play station marathon....drives me nuts. They better enjoy it now because when the weather gets nice they are banned from it. I am trying to get some cleaning done but this cold has me down...at least I accomplished doing the laundry. Here are a few pics. The one with Sydney and Alex is when she was feeling pretty rough... The bathtub pic is her first real bath tub bath....not the kitchen sink bath.

Some more pics

I have been practicing with my camera and have been using a site a fellow blogger has recommended called www.picnik.com. You can edit and do all of this fun stuff to your pictures and I am having a blast. Right now it is 1 am and Sydney is still up. She has a virus with a high fever and has been so miserable, however the motrin has kicked in and she has decided it is play time.....I am tired and not going to make it to work tomorrow, I can't leave her with my Mom when she is sick like this. The Doctor did check for the flu and it was negative so I guess we wait it out with motrin and lots of hugs...the problem is she won't sleep in my arms or in the bed with me so she is most content if I hold her and walk....the walk part is very important to her ....so I am taking advantage of her happy time at the moment.. She is playing with her keyboard from an old computer right now. Alex, my 11 yr old is also sick....but does not feel as bad as Sydney.

My friend Sarah is in Vietnam and I am waiting for her to email me....if she happens to read this, hint, hint. Prayers for her and a speedy return home with her new son.

Well, Sydney is messing with the dog now so I need to go. Hope you enjoy the pics