Too cute for words

Cheesey

Last week I took a brick of cheese out of the fridge to make sandwiches for lunch. As I got ready to slice some cheese, I noticed it looked funny. Something was wrong with one corner. As I looked more closely I could see distinct little teeth marks. I asked Sydney if she'd taken a bite out of the cheese. At first she denied it, but then she shrugged and said, "I wanted some cheese." What?? Where did she learn that?? I reprimanded her (trying not to laugh) and called Brian and let me him laugh about it. The pictures do not do it justice, but here they are anyway.

Payton's mishap

Payton is well known for bumps and bruises and running into things. A few weeks ago she was sitting on our back steps and leaned too far forward and rolled off. She had a huge goose egg, a cut on her nose and a cut by her eye that turned into a black eye. Brian immediately wanted to take a picture. Payton tried so hard to smile for the camera as she cried.

Warm Weather Fun

This was one of the first warm days in May. Our rule is it has to be 80 degrees outside to play in the water. It was WELL BELOW 80 on this particular day, but the girls were so excited for warm weather that we bent the rule and they played in the sprinkler, but didn't have swimsuits on.

Easter Egg Hunt with Cousins

I know, Easter was a long time ago. But, we have some really cute pictures of the kids that I wanted to post.

Once again some of my pictures didn't load. I might have to try something else!

Our projects

We have been working on a lot of things around our house in the past few months. Here are some pictures of our projects:

P.S. I had a hard time getting my pictures to load, so a lot are missing. But, all three of the projects are finished. My wall is finally done and I really like the way it turned out. Our basement carpet is so much better than the industrial stuff that was there before and our backyard looks like a jungle. The grass is growing like crazy. I think I am finally able to mow it!

A Princess, a crown and a throne

We are potty training. Payton loves to sit on the toilet, but she also likes to have toys around her. When we first started, she would only sit on the little toilet in her room. Luckily we have moved up. She sits on the regular toilet in the bathroom and is ok that the toys can't come.

Finally some GOOD News!

Last night while I was at work, our pediatrician called and talked to Brian. Our doctor and a local Urologist have been examining Sydney's urinalysis and CAT Scan. They decided that she probably got an infection somewhere in her body (maybe when she had the stomach flu really bad in March) and the infection went to her Kidneys. So, Sydney is taking two 10 day rounds of antibiotics and hopefully she'll be better and back to her normal self. It has been so hard to see her like this. She just hasn't been our little girl for a month and a half. Thank you for all of your prayers and phone calls. We really appreciate all of the support from you, our friends and family.

Our sweet Sydney

UPDATE: The CAT Scan was performed last Thursday. So far here is what we know: Something is wrong with Sydney's kidneys. It is not an infection, and doctors are unsure what exactly is wrong. We are waiting for a Urologist to look at the CAT Scan and Urinalysis before we do anything else. On a good note, Sydney has had a few good days in a row. She has been to school yesterday and today. Hooray!

UPDATE: Since writing the below, Sydney's blood work has come back. She is anemic. She is taking an iron supplement, but still not doing any better. So, the CAT Scan is scheduled for tomorrow morning. Keep her in your prayers!

As some of you may know our little Sydney is having some health issues right now. We are not sure exactly what is the matter, but are hoping and praying it is nothing serious. Just keep us in your prayers!
Now, I am not writing this entry for sympathy, but to show you that even during stressful times, funny things can happen! Yesterday we went to the doctor-- again. Last week Sydney had an X-ray of her abdomen. This time the doctor decided to have some blood work done and he talked about a possible CAT Scan. It always surprises me how closely Sydney is listening. After we left the office, Sydney asked, "What will the kitty x-ray be like?" How cute is that?? I can just see her picturing a cat and an x-ray machine and wondering how in the world that will help her get better?? What a sweet girl. LOVE YOU SYDNEY!!

It's just an expression.

This morning Payton woke up in a not-so-happy-mood. She was having a fit and I said, "Somebody woke up on the wrong side of the crib." From the other room Sydney said, "What side should she have gotten up on?" So serious, so innocent and enough to send me into a fit-- of laughter! I explained to Syd that it was just an expression, but I am still not sure she got it.