Going to the Zoo, zoo, zoo.

We took Sydney to the zoo for the first time. She LOVED it! She loved looking in the different windows and then really loved seeing the animals moving and playing. One of the most fun animals to watch was the leopard seen in the video below. He had been asleep, but when he saw that he had an audience, he kept pacing back and forth. It was quite a fun trip and I'm excited to take her to the Henry Doorly Zoo this summer when Trevor gets home!

Typing

Sydney loves to "help" us when we are working on the computer.

Warming Up

Going on a walk with Mama.

Yummy!

Don't take away her avocado. She loves it!

Happy Birthday, Kaitlin!

We went to our friend, Kaitlin's second birthday party. Here are some pictures from it.

Getting Around

Sydney maneuvered herself under the coffee table and played with her blocks and Mama's shoes for a good twenty minutes.

Photography

So, there is a reason that I have all these pictures of Sydney....well, a couple of reasons. The first one is, she's cute and my firstborn. Common first parent flaw, please forgive me. The second is that it's part of my way at improving my talents. I actually try really hard to take at least one photo of something every day. I then post it to my livejournal so others can see them if they choose. Not that many people can see them, I don't let a lot of people know about it. But if you are curious about what other photos I take (and they aren't all Sydney, although a lot are) feel free to check it out.

Fashion Sense

I love the way she accessorizes.

Messy

Sydney's attempt to feed herself.

And that is homemade baby food. I freaking ROCK!

Windows

Sydney has discovered that she can see new things out the window and will look outside for quite a while, talking to who knows what.

A New First.

Sydney's reaction to a Cherrio...not too fond of them, yet.

Do the Wave

She's just started learning how to wave...and will sometimes do it when we ask her too. It's fun having a baby who will do "tricks" on demand.

Will Blog For...

...comments!!
...babysitters.
...someone to do the dishes.
...comments!
...a hot fudge sundae.
...the new bedroom furniture I fell in love with at IKEA and Pier 1.
...money for all the baby clothes I want to buy Sydney.
...a whole night without being woken up to nurse.
...a full tuition scholarship to Charles' law school of choice.
...comments!

In Training.

Now that Sydney is mobile and likes to be involved with EVERYTHING I do, I'll set her on the counter and let her "help" me cook. It's actually really fun to see her be so curious in what I'm doing and want to be involved.

"Hmm...I think I know what this is for, Mom."

Seven Months Old