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This is a chronicle of our ever-changing, always busy lives as the five of us continually embark on new adventures!

Tuesday, January 31, 2012

Sunday, January 29, 2012

First Steps!

Declan took his first solo steps earlier this week at 9.5 months old! He is right on track with Sydney, who walked at exactly 10 months. We'll see how much progress he makes the next few weeks. He is very eager to chase Sydney..

Friday, January 27, 2012

Hide and Go Seek

Let's play a little game. Hmmm....where did Syd hide? Can you find her?


I think he's on to her....










Monday, January 23, 2012

Friday, January 20, 2012

Scooter!

Another favorite Christmas gift getting put to good use in our warm NC winter! She picked the outfit herself....





Thursday, January 19, 2012

9 month stats

9 month appointment in early January

Weight: 20 lbs (40th percentile)
Height: 26.8 inches (8th percentile)

Hmmmmm.....

Not much height improvement. Maybe he will be a gymnast =) Dad believes that if we feed him, he will grow and is staying positive that Dex will have a growth spurt soon! But we are guessing he will not be playing hoops for the Duke Blue Devils.

Declan continues to be the happiest, smiliest baby around. He loves walking around the house holding onto furniture and loves playing with his sister. Sydney is happy to report that Declan is now able to play in her tent with her and likes playing "crash the tent" with her. This consists of throwing a giant ball (known as a firebomb) at the princess tent to make it collapse. Sadly, the firebomb often ends up knocking Declan over. (Guess who introduced Sydney to this game.. way to go Dad). Regardless those two have become best buds and love "playing" together. Declan has become quite a tough cookie as a result of their games (which usually involve him being dragged across the floor in some fashion).


Tuesday, January 17, 2012

Calling Baton Rouge!!

We flew down to Baton Rouge for our goddaughter Hattie's baptism. We are so excited to be her godparents and Sydney was excited to have a new god-sister. Both kids did awesome on the flights to and from (had to pit-stop in Atlanta since there are no direct flights). We were somewhat worried how the trip with two would go but everyone was a trooper so looks like we have the green light to get back on our travel schedule! Which is a good thing since we have weddings all over the country this summer....

Baby Hattie


Godparents!




The wonderful bounce house Danielle bought for the kids!


Syd and her best bud Jude getting clean after HOURS of bounce house fun.

Saturday, January 14, 2012

Thursday, January 12, 2012

Tuesday, January 10, 2012

Hand-me-downs....

With Syd's new bike and scooter, she has been willing to hand down her cherished pink car to her baby brother. Not sure how he feels about it yet...



Sunday, January 8, 2012

Motoring...

A new favorite toy...


Friday, January 6, 2012

New House!

Another great surprise from Santa!






Thursday, January 5, 2012

Monday, January 2, 2012

Christmas morning

Waiting at the top of the stairs...














Sunday, January 1, 2012