Sydnee at 2 months old

I can't believe that Sydnee is already 2 months old.  It seems like time has flown by.  I am glad to say that she is an easy and sweet baby.  The only time she cries is when she is hungry, tired, or has a little belly ache.  She is starting to get a personality and is getting to be really fun.  This is what she is doing:

• She recognizes our voices
• She likes to stare at objects we put in front of her
• She will hold a toy for a few seconds
• She gives lots of smiles
• She is starting to jabber, which sounds like an owl.  We do alot of whoo's around the house!
• She doesn't really like being on her stomach
• She loves to be held

We just went to her 2 month check up and she is right on track.  She weighed 10 lbs 12 oz. and was 60% on her weight and she was 80% on her heighth.  She got her 3 shots which she didn't enjoy at all but as soon as I picked her up and held her she quit crying. She loves her mommy :)  After her doctor visit we drove up the street to Grandma Herrick's work for a little visit.  Grandma loved taking her around showing everyone one of her little grandbabies. 

Logan- Basketball 2012

Another season of basketball has come to an end.  The team this year was undefeated until the last game and they ended up losing.  It was one of those games where every shot they took ended up missing or they would accidentally through the ball away.  They just had an off game and a few of the boys were upset and crying that they had lost.  It was a good opportunity to talk with Logan about sportsmanship as well as things not always going your way in life.   He was a good sport about it and said that it was fun to have dad be one of the coaches.  They still got a trophy and celebrated with a team party at get air.  The boys had a blast! 

I didn't even realize when I took the picture but there is Grandma Stewart in the background.

                                                    
                                                         Half time prep talk :)

Bath time

Today was just another day of diaper blowouts, so what better than to just have a nice bath.  With my great little helper (Kennady) wanting to do everything I was able to finally get a picture of  her bathing. 

Sydnee's Blessing

This past Sunday (March 4th) was a day of blessings for our family.  Not only did we have Sydnee's blessing but we also were able to go to my sisters baby blessing as well.  So we got to enjoy two of life's precious joys. It is kind of fun that these little cousins were blessed on the same day.
I hadn't been back to church since we had Sydnee and I was overwhelmed with many emotions.  I instantly felt the spirit and I have missed that.  Being able to feel the spirit makes me realize that I do have a testimony of the gospel and need it in my life to help guide and strengthen me throughout everyday life. 
I am truly grateful for relying on the spirit and following my heart.  Because of that I truly know that my family is complete. 
Baby blessings are such a great time to reflect on what is truly important and that is the gospel and family!!!  I have been very blessed with not only my own family but my intermediate families as well.  I always know that I am supported and loved! 
It was a great day and we are so blessed to have Sydnee in our family. She is such a joy and has brought our family even closer together.  Here are the pictures of the day and of those who I love dearly....my family. :)

You feel so skinny after being so pregnant then I see a picture of me and want to cry.  All worth it though :)  Weight Watchers here I come!

                            Well we know who the trouble maker is going to be :)

                             The blessing dress made by her Grandma Stewart

Happy Valentines Day!

This year we kept valentines simple.  We didn't do a thing or get the kids anything, how horrible am I.  Usually I like to get up and make heart shaped pancakes for breakfast or do a dinner with everything red, something cute and fun for the kids but let's face it...our mornings and some days are a little bit hectic.  I usually will get the kids something, a new shirt or DS game or something that they might be in need of but this year I didn't get around to doing it. (I'm the worst mom ever)
The kids didn't even notice or say anything and they were just happy with the crappy treats they got from all their classmates at school, so I guess it worked out.  Of course my mom saved the day with bringing them their traditional holiday sack.  They are filled with a mini box of cereal, a no-sugar fruit drink, pudding, fruit snacks and a small piece of candy.  The kids love to get these each holiday.  My mom even did a sack for Sydnee with a small toy and a few pieces of candy for me :) I never pass up a treat, I should but I don't :)

My mom had stopped by right before we headed out to get Subways for dinner.  Not a great Valentine's dinner but at least I didn't have to cook.

Sydnee at 1 month

Here she is already at 1 month old.  I really can't believe how quickly it has gone by.  We have had quite the month and to be honest I'm surprised we have adjusted as well as we have with what we have been going through.  Here is a little insight of what has gone on since we brought her home.
Two days after we got home I ended up getting the flu, and it hit me hard.  I have never had the flu so bad! Perfect timing right??? I'm sure it was because my body had been through alot but gees was I sure glad to have it over with!!!!!  Then of course all the kids ended up getting it as well, luckily Aaron was able to stay clear of it.  Thank goodness because he was a huge help through all of the sickness.  Then when we finally thought that we got rid of the flu, I ended up getting it again but it only lasted 2 days.  Then this past weekend I ended up getting it again, which lasted only 24 hrs.  So I never thought that I would ever get the flu 3 times in 1 month....how frustrating!!!!  And now both Wyatt and Kennady are home with awful colds and what happens when Kennady gets a cold with her asthma and allergies....coughing and throwing up. YEAH!  And on top of that Sydnee and I have thrush, so I am calling the doctor today to get that under control.  Hopefully this next week or so we will be sick free.  I am just so grateful that Sydnee did not get the flu or cold at all, I'm crossing my fingers.
Sydnee has been a great baby and mostly just eats and sleeps like most babies do.  This past couple of nights we have put her down to bed around 10 or 10:30 and she has slept until 3:30.  Wow that 5 hrs of sleep feels like a full nights these days.  We are hoping this continues :)  We are enjoying having her and holding her as much as possible.  She is aware of where we are when we move and talk to her and she occasionally will give us some smiles.  She is getting so big already!
I couldn't help but get a picture with the blanket that my Grandma Herrick had made when Logan was a baby.  It is so soft and I have loved using it with all the kids.  I always think of her when I see it!

   

My huge helper!  When I was taking Sydnee's 1 month picture she asked if she could get a picture holding her.  Kennady is constantly wanting to help out and hold the baby, or just follow me around.  Some days I get frustrated and want her to just go play but I have to sit back and be thankful that she wants to help and just love her baby sister.

2 week check up

Today was Sydnee's 2 week follow up appt.  She weighed in at 8lbs. 2oz. and was 21in long.  She is passed her birth weight and everything looked and sounded great.  The doctor visit went well until the prick of the heel.  She screamed and screamed and screamed!!!! It probably didn't help that the nurse couldn't get enough blood so she had to squeeze her leg and foot for quite awhile to fill the PKU card.  Here are a few pictures at her first doctor visit.

Look at this hair!  I had a hat on her and when I took it off, the hair was a staticy mess.  She looks thrilled.....I guess she was a little wiped out from all the screaming earlier.