Sydney Reese

Easter 2011...late in posting. :)

2011-05-18T07:39:00.000-07:00

Easter was a lot of fun this year! Sydney had a great time! We enjoyed time at both grandparents. Sydney and Hallie - hugs! Sydney and Logan Hunting eggs at Nana and Grandpa's house Swinging at Nanny and Popo's house! Her first bike! Syd's first fishing pole from Uncle Jay! It did not take long to learn. :) Hunting eggs!

Mother's Day and early Bday celebration

2011-05-18T07:23:00.000-07:00

We celebrated Mother's Day at our house this year since my due date came in May. Plus, we thought we'd celebrate my birthday while we were at it. :) It was great seeing everyone!

Grayson's decal is done!

2011-02-19T10:12:00.000-08:00

The tree decal for Grayson's room is finally done! I am so excited! This wet weather helped me stay inside and finish it. Plus, Greg being a great play partner with Sydney helped me out a bunch! I hope Grayson likes it as much as I do. :)

Grayson's Room and my helper.....

2011-02-07T15:44:00.000-08:00

I ordered Grayson's decals from Etsy and love it! It took longer than I expected to put up, but I think it turned out cute. The 7 ft tree came in today. I am not going to attempt that project until the weekend! :) I had lots of help with this first project!

Christmas 2010

2011-01-09T14:29:00.001-08:00

Loves her skates! Picture with Grandma Sallye Picture with Nana and Grandpa Logan, Sydney, and Hallie Getting ready! Silly smile! Syd and her Uncle Jay Being silly with Popo!

Merry Christmas!

2010-12-20T16:35:00.000-08:00

A few of Sydney's Christmas pics! Merry Christmas everyone and Happy New Year 2011!

Sydney's 3rd Birthday

2010-11-19T16:30:00.000-08:00

Sydney had a fun day! We started with a birthday party at the Jumpy Place with many of her little friends. Then, grandparents came back to our house afterwards. She loved her castle cake. A big thanks to my Kinder teacher friend, Margaret, for baking the cake! Sydney's Popo and Daddy put her trampoline together Sunday morning so she enjoyed jumping later Sunday evening. Many more happy birthdays, Sydney!

Halloween and Birthdays!

2010-11-07T12:20:00.000-08:00

Happy Birthday, PoPo! So happy... Hallie Bonewald's 5th Birthday Cake time! Yummy! All ready for the hayride and treats! Ariel Princess Mermaid Daddy and Sydney Sydney and Mommy

Carving the pumpkin!

2010-10-25T17:31:00.001-07:00

I should say pumpkin carving AND practicing for Halloween! Sydney puts on her costume daily and has to look at herself (full length) in the mirror. It is hilarious! She really is into this year. :) We had fun carving! Sydney and Daddy cleaning out the pumpkin! So excited! Our third attempt - eyes were always shut. :) We finally got one! Ariel Mermaid Princess!

Late in posting - Mom's Birthday!

2010-10-25T17:20:00.001-07:00

Popo and Nanny!

Happy Birthday, Daddy and Nana!

2010-09-19T06:01:00.001-07:00

I can tell I am back in school! I have not posted pics since the beginning of August! We celebrated Greg and Nana's birthday on Labor Day weekend. Everyone had a fun time! My mom came up this weekend and brought Sydney a Mermaid costume to play with. She was thrilled! Popo pushing the crew! Hallie and Jake Bryce shooting hoops! Logan Bonewald Hallie Bonewald Jake Greg and Nana Enjoying cupcakes! New play Mermaid costume - thanks Nanny!

Cooling off in the heat....

2010-08-10T19:23:00.000-07:00

It has been so hot the last few weeks that we've been playing in the water as much as we can! This particular day, Sydney insisted on wearing her rainboots to play in the sprinkler. I love that she is getting her own likes in everything! I've really enjoyed spending this time with her this summer. I went back to school yesterday and I miss her so much already. I miss the freedom of the summer when we could go anywhere...anytime we wanted. Looking on the bright side, I look forward to many more summers together. Sydney, her boots, and two mermaids Ready to go outside! Loves running! So happy! Catching Mommy's shadow... Being silly

San Antonio Zoo

2010-07-29T12:49:00.001-07:00

Sydney enjoyed her first trip to the Zoo! She wanted to see each animal, but wanted to see it and move on to the next. Hallie, Nana (Greg's Mom), and Nanny(My Mom) went with us. We ended our trip with a train ride. The girls loved it (so did we)....eating popcorn and cooling down after a humid summer day. Before we went to the zoo, Sydney told me she wanted to see a giraffe. Then she told me that we couldn't...giraffe too high. I love moments like this. :) She enjoyed seeing the giraffe at the zoo and the elephant. I think the tiger was another big hit. Sydney watched the turtle and the hippo the longest. She has already asked to go back. I told her we would go again in a few months when the weather was cooler. :) Nanny, Nana, and Sydney Looking at the Komodo Dragon Pic with the dragon Mommy and Sydney Huge turtle Sydney's reaction to the turtle Hallie and Sydney Tiger...I believe. Loved the fish Huge Hippos Crocodile... Sydney and Nana strolling along. Sydney and Mommy looking at the elephants. Sydney and Nana looking at the kangaroo!

Kerrville Trip

2010-07-29T09:29:00.001-07:00

A day after our beach trip, Sydney and I went to Kerrville to see our cousins. My cousin Kelsie and her two girls Makenna and Maddy were there. Kelsie's parents recently sold their Houston home and retired in Kerrville. We were able to get together last summer as well and we're hoping we can keep up the summer tradition. Kelsie and I saw each other every summer growing up. Sydney and Hank! :) Uncle James, Charlie, Syd, and Maddy Loving the heels! Maddy, Sydney, and Makenna Makenna and Sydney taking a break. Entertainment! Playing Candyland with Aunt Dena

Beach Vacation

2010-07-19T16:18:00.000-07:00

We had a great time at the beach! We stayed in Port A for a week with Greg's family. Sydney really enjoyed herself and has become really brave with swimming! It is amazing how much more she can do in just one year. We look forward to this family trip every year! :) Aunt Brandy's birthday! Enjoying the icing! She loved the sand! Sydney and Logan Love this pic. Logan is loving the sand too! :) Greg and Sydney We took this exact pic last yr. She has grown so much! All of the girls! Snack time again. :) Sydney and Hallie Pool time with Nana!

Camping, swimming, July 4th

2010-07-05T12:10:00.000-07:00

Enjoying the pool again! Emi, Sydney, and Adi at the Frio. Very busy with their work. :) The river was beautiful this year. We enjoyed camping together! If it is not pink....forget it! I did get a smile..... Jake and Syd Play-dough with Great Grandma McKay Syd and Jake practicing their swings. :) Logan Bonewald's 1st Birthday! Kayden and Sydney - fireworks at Logan's party Syd, Hallie, and Kayden - Fireworks in Boerne Boerne sky before fireworks...beautiful! Hallie Bonewald Greg and his mom - July 4th

Summer Fun!

2010-06-02T18:56:00.000-07:00

Memorial Day weekend we went to Shiner to spend time with family and to have some of Dad's awesome BBQ! Sydney enjoyed swimming with the boys. They were so much fun to watch! I also have a few pics posted of Sydney swimming at home. It has been so hot! We get in her pool any chance we get the last few days. Then, we enjoy a popsicle before going inside. I could get used to this! :) I am blessed to have this time at home with my family. Ready to slide! Love her pig tails! Smelling Nanny's pretty flowers She looks so grown up here! As long as she has Mermaid! Lots of splashing! :) Jake being silly

A little late...Mother's Day pics

2010-05-23T07:16:00.000-07:00

I love all the expressions Sydney has! Greg was trying to get her to smile......

She amazes me!

2010-05-06T18:54:00.000-07:00

Sydney got out of the bath tonight (by herself as she likes it) and I was sitting on the floor waiting for her. I thought I heard her say, "triangle broken." I looked up to see that she had her hands on the wall making the shape of a triangle. I asked her about it to see if she would do it again. Sydney put her hands on the wall once more and made the shape of a triangle as she told me what shape it was. A proud moment for Mommy! Being a mother is one of the best gifts! :) Thank you, Lord, for all my blessings. Happy Mother's Day to all the Moms!

First trip to Schlitterbahn!

2010-05-02T12:00:00.000-07:00

Yesterday Sydney enjoyed her first trip to Schlitterbahn. Thanks to the Valentine family for spending the day with us! The girls had a great time and we enjoyed relaxing! I told Greg that I had not been to Schlitterbahn in probably 15 yrs! Here are some pics from yesterday and a few older pics. Sydney and Claire getting ready! We did find a smaller life jacket. :) Cool with it as long as Dad helped. Being silly! Our pic since Sydney did not want to participate. Jake's 2nd Birthday - April 18th Hayride with Daddy I love her cute wide feet! :) She will not! Enjoying a pop while Mommy pulls weeds.

Easter at Nana and Grandpa's House

2010-04-17T06:01:00.000-07:00

Last weekend we went to Nana and Grandpa's house to celebrate Uncle Mike's birthday and have an Easter egg hunt. The girls had a great time! We also took bluebonnet pictures. Sydney was not up for any pictures. We did the best we could. :) Hallie and Sydney Hunting eggs with Nana and Grandma Sallye Everybody doing their own thing. Uncle Mike, Aunt Brandy, Hallie, and Logan - great pic Attitude about the bluebonnet pics We thought we'd try the tree! :)

Easter 2010

2010-04-06T19:23:00.000-07:00

We had a great weekend in Shiner for Easter. Sydney and the boys loved playing outside! They blew bubbles, hunted eggs, jumped on the trampoline, fed Freckles (Dad's orphan calf), and we enjoyed watching. I can't believe how much they've all grown. Dad made some really good bbq chicken...as usual. Good stuff! I am so glad the weather turned out nice. This coming weekend we are going to see Nana and Grandpa and we're going to do a hunt there as well. I will post pics next week. I hope everyone had a wonderful Easter weekend. Helping PoPo feed Freckles. Found an egg! Watching Daddy open her Tinkerbell Egg. Jumping! I love this innocent, thinking about something look. We are all cooking! :) Jake always has a smile. Candy and bubbles Nanny helping out... Aunt Nikki and Jake Uncle Jay and Jake Bryce and Sydney Jake ....check your basket. :) PoPo was surprised with a confetti egg!

A day at Landa Park

2010-03-19T19:26:00.000-07:00

We had so much fun in New Braunfels on Thursday. Greg and I picked up our Season Passes at Schlitterbahn, took Sydney to the McKenna Children's Museum, and enjoyed the rest of the day at Landa Park. I really love getting to spend the day with my two favorite people! Sydney talked about seeing the ducks all day. This has to be one of the prettiest parks in this area! Here are a few park pics. I finally got a few pics of Sydney looking at the camera....I will keep trying! :) See the wheels turning...ducks in sight! She is so happy..... Sweet smile Picking up sticks too! So sweet... Laughing with Daddy Loving the water Yeah! We are both looking at the camera! Always time for a kiss

Vegas trip

2010-03-18T19:32:00.000-07:00

Spring Break is here....yeah! We started it off by going with Mom and Dad to Las Vegas. It really was a relaxing trip. Greg's parents kept Sydney for us...what a big help! Sydney had the best time and loved playing with her cousin Hallie for a few days. I took mainly pics of the flowers! I love flowers and I was taken away by the flowers at the Bellagio. While we were there we went to two shows.... O and Mystere. We enjoyed both, but O was unbelievable! If you have not seen it, you should! The Mirage has beautiful flowers as well! The view from our room was perfect! On our way to see a show. The Year of the Tiger 2010 Beautiful glass! Bellagio Conservatory - Beautiful flowers! Sydney loved this picture! I love this picture! Amazing!! Chocolate fountain at the Bellagio Ice sculpture at City Center - Aria Chocolate...Chocolate...and more Chocolate! :) Chocolate flowers! Yummy! Great pic...Mom and Dad!

Snow flurries and Bryce's Birthday

2010-03-06T12:16:00.001-08:00

Wimberley did not get a lot of snow compared to other areas, but Sydney enjoyed playing outside when we got home. She yelled, "snow!" as she ran down the drive way! It was so sweet watching her experience snow for the first time. I will never forget it. Bryce turned 5 last weekend! Wow...where did the time go. Sydney enjoyed bowling and helping her Dad with the controls. She still gets a little emotional when she hears a large group of people singing happy birthday. I guess she gets shy?! The only time! :) First full head of braids! The birthday boy! Sydney telling Nanny how to bowl. A little help....it didn't last long. :) Uncle Jay, Jake, and Aunt Nikki Sweet smile! Sydney and Jake Shy!

Ace's Party

2010-02-27T19:45:00.000-08:00

Last weekend we went to Ace's Birthday party at the Jumpy Place in Kyle. At first Sydney wasn't so sure about the jumpy but soon figured it out and had a blast. When we got home from the party, we played outside and enjoyed the sunshine. Oh, and we also enjoyed the kisses. :)

A great Valentine's Day weekend!

2010-02-16T16:09:00.000-08:00

Greg and I were off from school on Monday so we had a nice three day weekend! Friday night we went to see Greg and watch the Wimberley Texan basketball game here in town. They had all you can eat hotdogs, but Sydney did not go for any! Strange because she is usually all about food. She would yell, "Go Texas" from the bleachers. Her Dad has trained her well. Saturday we spent some time at home before going out to eat and to a movie for Valentine's in San Antonio. Greg's mom and dad kept Sydney for us....so wonderful! Sunday my parents came up to see us so it was nice seeing them for a few hours. Monday was a day of relaxing...getting groceries and being together at home. Our neighbor, Barbara and her puppy Dreamy, asked Sydney to go for a walk and it made her day! Sydney is getting so good at walking Dreamy. He is so good with her! I love having an extra day at home. I really enjoyed getting some good pics of Sydney around the house. She is so much fun! Greg and I are so blessed. Into Nemo! She loves Mickey Mouse! Her smile... :) She opened a starburst on her own...pure joy! Hi Mommy! Sydney and Nanny So tired from playing dress up!

Hair is getting longer....

2010-02-01T18:14:00.000-08:00

When I picked Syd up today from Alicia's she had the cutest pigtails! She really could use a haircut, but I am really liking her longer hair. Here are a few pictures. She is right in the middle of watching Mickey Mouse so that is why she has that expression on her face. The flash from my camera was distracting her! :)

A little bit of everything...

2010-01-24T18:16:00.001-08:00

I forgot that I had used my old camera for a few things in December and this month since it is easier to carry around. Here are a few random pics.....Sydney around the house, making a Gingerbread house before Christmas, a family wedding, a bridal shower for one of my close friends from New Braunfels, etc. Aunt Brandy, Sydney, and Hallie decorating! Enjoying the decorations! Having fun with Nanny I love the sunsets from my parent's back porch. I love those cheeks! Family wedding in Killeen. Lauren (bride to be) and Kristen Elma and Cindy....hilarious! Terry and Jenny Enjoying time with Sarah and Lauren Uh Oh! Her personality exactly... A play date with Dreamy... our neighbor's puppy.

She makes me smile.....

2010-01-18T19:22:00.000-08:00

Sydney was so much fun this weekend. We spent Friday night and some of Saturday in Shiner with my parents. She enjoyed seeing PoPo's moos, Tig, and Rex. Plus, she got to eat brownies (she calls it cake) and pie! She was thrilled! Greg and I had a three day weekend and enjoyed spending time with Sydney. Today we played outside since the weather cleared up. Here are a few pics of her on the swing. In the one pic she did not want to stop to take a picture....of course. :) The other night she came out of her room with her pumps on and I had to grab my camera. She was in her Mickey Mouse shirt, pull-up, polka dot socks, and her blue pumps! I thought it was adorable!

More Christmas pics!

2009-12-28T12:17:00.001-08:00

At PoPo and Nanny's house Uncle Jay, Jake, Bryce, and Sydney Being silly! Pic with Great Grandma McKay - we tried! Jake and Sydney enjoying Grandma's curtains. Sydney and her cousin, River. Bonewald Christmas - Hallettsville Trying to say cheese! Christmas at Nanny and PoPo's house. Sweet Jake! Now singing while playing! :) Helping Grandma Sallye - at Grandpa and Nana's house Sydney, Logan, Hallie, and Nana Greg and his grandma Precious Logan! Aunt Brandy and Logan Christmas at home

Christmas 2009

2009-12-27T12:58:00.000-08:00

Here are just a few of the many Christmas pics. I bought a new camera for Christmas and I took a lot of pics! I am very pleased. I will try and upload more this week to Sydney's blog. Sydney was such a joy this Christmas....she took her time opening her presents and did not want any help! I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas! Claude under the tree Princess Hallie and Princess Sydney Taking her time... Cheese! I love this....looks like she is praying.

Merry Christmas to all!

2009-12-18T12:50:00.001-08:00

Getting ready for the holidays

2009-12-05T06:06:00.000-08:00

Here are a few pictures I took of Sydney for our Christmas card this year. They turned out better than I thought they would. It was a windy day with sunshine coming and going. However, she did look at the camera long enough to get these shots. We are really excited this year because Sydney is old enough to understand a little bit about Christmas. She loves our tree. She will go up to it and try to give it a big hug while she says, "my tree!" Then she jumps as high as she can as if she is trying to touch the top. It cracks me up! Grandma Sallye (Sydney's great grandmother) gave her the Santa Buddies DVD a few weeks ago and we've watched it at least twice each day this week. Sydney has been sick and at home most of the week so Greg and I are getting pretty good at reciting most of her favorites! Anytime Sydney sees a picture or ornament with Santa she says, "Ho Ho Ho!" This is going to be a fun Christmas!

Happy 2nd Birthday, Sydney!

2009-11-17T19:56:00.001-08:00

Sydney turned two on Sunday, November 15th! We can't believe she is two. Saturday we had a party with family and friends. Here are a few of the many pictures I took. Hopefully this weekend I can add the rest. Sydney loves "The Bee Movie" and was a bee for Halloween. So, it was only right to have a "bee" party! She was so happy! Happy Birthday, Sydney! A very happy little girl! Eating her taco on the morning of her b-day. She loves the Barbie Jeep, Nanny and PoPo! Bee too! Claude watching Sydney's work!

Halloween and Birthdays

2009-11-02T10:10:00.000-08:00

We had a fun weekend! Saturday was Hallie's 4th Birthday party in Spring Branch and then we went Trick or Treating that evening. Sydney really did a great job this year. I think having Hallie along with her helped her not be scared. My Dad also celebrated his 60th Birthday on Sunday, November 1st. It was great that they were with us for the weekend to see Sydney during Halloween and to celebrate Dad's birthday together. Sydney helped PoPo blow out his candles and took the first taste with her finger. Happy Birthday, PoPo Hallie's party Enjoying Hallie's new trampoline Bee and Puppy - ready to go Enjoying treats! Waiting for Trick or Treaters

Pumpkin Carving

2009-11-02T08:55:00.000-08:00

Here are a few random pics of Sydney around the house with her wild morning hair and outside pics of Sydney helping her Daddy in the yard. Carving the pumpkin this year was so much fun. She was interested in helping and taking pictures with Elmo once he was carved. My school had their Fall Festival at the beginning of October. We all went...Carrie, Jason, and Claire joined us. Sydney loves playing with Claire. Great pics of the two girls.

Boerne game

2009-10-17T11:33:00.000-07:00

Last night we went to the Boerne game to watch Uncle Mike and Grandpa. Sydney said, "Hallie, ball" for two days so we were all excited the day had come. It was so cute...Sydney and Hallie were both singing it as we walked into the stadium. Here are a few pics! Nana, Sydney, Hallie, Aunt Brandy, and Logan Great work, Hallie!

It would be a "pink" crayon : )

Kaden and Sydney

Yummy!

Hallie and Sydney

Talking to Grandpa after the game.

Shiner Trip....

2009-10-17T07:51:00.000-07:00

We went to Shiner the weekend of October 10th to celebrate my Mom and brother's birthday. The Pumpkin Patch was going on in Shiner as well so we have pictures from that. Sydney really enjoyed herself....at the party and the pumpkin patch. She enjoyed fishing for toys, picking out and painting a pumpkin, and just acting silly. Bryce, Jake, and Sydney had several hours of fun! Sydney talked about going to the party for several days so we had to go all out with birthday hats, beaded necklace, etc. Happy Birthday - Mom and Jay!

Getting help from PoPo

She liked the little ones!

Trying really hard....

Sydney and Jake

Yummy!

Eating PoPo's sweets

Silly Sydney

2009-10-09T21:24:00.000-07:00

Here are a few pics of Sydney being silly! This age is amazing! Right now she is busy telling me how everyone pushes! She will say, "Daddy push, me!" Or, whoever the lucky person is...including Claude our cat. Majority of the time it is made up! Sydney enjoys holding up two fingers and saying "2." I am so proud of her. I tell her that she will be two soon and we'll have a party. She then yells PARTY! She knows exactly what a party is and is all about the cake. She will ask for it! Tomorrow morning we are off to Shiner to celebrate my Mom and brother's b-day. Sydney has been talking about the "party" for the past four days. She even broke down in tears at bedtime the other night. I think she thought we were not going. Anyways, here are a few pics. Let me explain the milk picture. I was telling her to say cheese and did not realize she had a mouth full of milk. Well, she did what her Mama asked! :) By the way, she loves her rain boots.

Sydney's World

2009-09-29T19:34:00.000-07:00

I do not have any pics to post, but thought it is time to let you know what is going on in Sydney's world! Sydney was so busy last week. At daycare they had Show and Tell. The topic was the rainforest so I cut out pics of animals and a waterfall. Greg practiced with her on the drive to daycare and he said she knew every picture. Proud parent! I received pics later that day from Alicia (where she stays) and they were awesome. Syd was standing in front of her class holding her pictures...and I could only imagine how much was coming out of her mouth. Today when I picked her up, she showed me the "bug" they caught. It was a grasshopper in a baby food jar. She would squeal and say "bug" and then carry it around. I can tell she enjoys learning and nature itself. Sydney is at the stage of not liking her carseat. I never thought we'd get there because she has always liked riding. This past Saturday Greg and I spend time (while driving) drawing pictures of Moos and Claude on her Magnadoodle. She also wants me to look at her in the car. Very strange stage, but she yells my name until I look. Once I look, she just stares. Talk about being car sick! One day we just let her yell....not ideal, but some things she needs to learn are not going to go her way. :) Right now she sleeps with all of the following....Elle the elephant, Elmo, Bee pillow, kitty, puppy, two bunnies, star blanket, and large Dora blanket no matter what the temperature is like. Feet are up in the air until I cover her and then she say, "toes!" I then make sure her toes are covered. Every night. Sydney also enjoys feeding Claude his cat treats. Then she will stand and point to her hand and tell you how ME did it! We have a new word - ME! Well, many more stories to share, but I must get to some school work. Hope to post pictures soon.

First Haircut!

2009-09-13T10:20:00.001-07:00

It was time for Sydney's first haircut. Lots of tangles and very uneven. We were a little afraid that she would either throw a fit or be very scared. She crys when I blow dry my hair so you never know. Well, once she was in the barbie car and Elmo was playing on the tv right in front of her, it was all good. She loved it!!! She actually threw a fit when she had to leave. It was a very good experience for all!

Party and game!

2009-09-13T09:35:00.001-07:00

Greg and Nana had their birthday last week. So, last Sunday we celebrated their birthdays in Wimberley. It is a fun time each year because all of the kids get together. Great Grandma Sallye and McKay were able to come. Jake, Bryce, Hallie, baby Logan, and Claire Valentine enjoyed playing. Here are a few pics of our day. Oh, last few pics are of Syd ready to watch UT game.

Everybody playing...

Yummy!

What a honey!

Happy Birthday!

Nana, Syd, & Nanny

Everyone wants a push!

So tired.....both of them!

Game time!

Claire Valentine

Loves Claire's guitar!

Enjoying treats!

2009-09-04T20:42:00.000-07:00

I can't stop anywhere to get a drink or eat without you know who wanting to have it herself. I was craving a hot fudge sundae so we went to DQ. Since I was driving...Sydney cried most of the way home because she wanted it right then. Oh the patience of a soon to be 22 month old. :) Well, when we got home she fully enjoyed herself in the driveway. The other pics are random from around the house. I hope to get more pics over the weekends since I started my new job - Kindergarten teacher. I've been very busy with the start of school so I hope I can catch up on my picture taking very soon. Enjoy your weekend! Ummm... Pointing to our neighbors...

Like my chocolate mask on my knee?? :)

Just woke up!

Helping Daddy push

Party Time!

2009-08-16T12:39:00.000-07:00

Happy Birthday, Hudson! Yesterday we went to Hudson Fikac's 1st Birthday party here in Wimberley. Hudson and Sydney go to daycare together. He is a cutie! Sydney also enjoyed playing with Claire, eating fruit and cake, and coloring with chalk. Here are a few pics from the party. Claire, Hudson, and Sydney

Where did puppy go?

"Cheese!" with our mouth full!

Looking at Hudson's book

Fun in the heat!

2009-08-09T07:48:00.001-07:00

We were in New Braunfels for appointments and thought we should enjoy beautiful Landa Park while we were there. It was early a.m. so it was not too hot. So many families enjoying the park. Sydney felt the need to tell this little boy NO. No is our word for everything lately. The little boy was older than Sydney and responded by telling her YES! We sat back and watched....what entertainment! Yesterday evening Sydney enjoyed playing in the sprinkler. She was so funny....waiting for me to say, "ready...set...GO!" Snacks, sprinkler, and playing outside...it doesn't get much better than that! She had a great evening and we enjoyed watching her. Ready to slide

Hi Mama!

Ready for the sprinkler!

Snack time...again!

Playing and having fun!

2009-08-04T06:25:00.000-07:00

Sydney really enjoys her little kitchen. We wanted something cheap and small for her room. It turned out great! It did take me almost three hours to put together and a lot of patience! However, seeing her cook and feed her animals puts a huge smile on my face. Her new word lately is MINE and she loves to jump! She is getting a little better at smiling for the camera. You will see on some she does not want to smile or look at the camera. However, Greg was leaving for a Board Meeting and she was all about taking a picture with him. This age is incredible. She and I are so different in so many ways and I love it. I can say that she has taught me to be patient....it has been good for me. :) Sydney brings a lot of love and color to our lives. Phone call for kitty!

Not smiling, Mommy!

Chubby feet - still! Love them!

Cheese!

Mine!

Nanny and Admin Retreat

2009-07-29T13:01:00.000-07:00

My Mom came up last Thursday and Friday to Wimberley. We enjoyed two days of just being together. Sydney loved seeing her Nanny and they were busy playing. She is no longer afraid of the stability ball and loves to roll over it on her tummy. Here she is rolling with her sunglasses on! Greg had an Admin Retreat Sunday and Monday. Spouses were invited up on Monday. If you are looking for a relaxing place to stay near Austin I highly recommend the Hyatt Lost Pines Resort in Bastrop. I had no idea it was even there. It is located right on the Colorado River with nature trails, horseback riding, pools with lazy river, kid area, fitness room, spa, great food, and daily activities. I could have stayed a few days to take everything in! I actually felt like I was out of Texas a couple of times with the beautiful pine trees and landscaping. Here are a few pics.

Meeting Michael

2009-07-22T19:26:00.001-07:00

Greg's close friend, Jonathan Pozzi, came to visit today with his son Michael. Michael will celebrate his 1st Birthday tomorrow so it was really special to see him the day before. This was our first time to see Michael. Sydney welcomed Jonathan and Michael by showing them her stuffed animals. Actually she wanted Jonathan to hold them and she made sure of it. Michael is a very sweet baby and we enjoyed the day together. Later in the evening we decided to take a walk. Sydney was ready to go....sunglasses and all! We made it back right before the lightning got too close. Syd is into sunglasses right now Meeting Michael

Michael and Jonathan

Meeting all of Sydney's animals

Snack time!

Cute picture

Sweet smile, Michael!

Play Doh - so fun!

Around the house....

2009-07-20T12:36:00.001-07:00

Sydney has been such a joy this summer. She is growing and changing everyday. I can't believe that she has grown a whole shoe size in two months. I can't keep up with her! Her language is still improving daily. Here are a few of the words (two words) that she can say......I eat, Mama eat, Dada eat, Elle suit, Sy-Sy (Sydney) suit, No Claude, Go Claude, I tee tee, and so on. She loves to sit and carry on a conversation as well. Just recently I watched her feed her Elmo doll, her toy kitty, and puppy for 30 min from her little kitchen. It was so cute. It is amazing what they pick up! Here are a few pictures around the house. Sydney has fallen in love with Elmo just recently so he is in majority of the pictures. At night she now sleeps with Elle, puppy, kitty (Clau-Clau), and Elmo. It is a real crew! First real boo boo! Elmo bubbles! Walking with Claude Sydney LOVES watermelon!

So happy

Ummmm!!!

Kerrville Trip

2009-07-15T15:38:00.000-07:00

We have had a busy week! My cousin Kelsie and her parents invited us to Kerrville for two days. Aunt Dena and Uncle James (Kelsie's parents) recently built a house in Kerrville and plan to retire there once they sell their Houston home. It has been a long time since we got together. Kelsie and I spent time together every summer growing up. Kelsie and Scott have two little ones....Makenna and Maddy. Here are a few pictures of us shopping in Boerne. Today we went to the McKenna Children's Museum in New Braunfels. Hallie and Sydney had a great time! The Museum has so much to offer. I think it is one of the best! Shopping in Boerne

Feeding Maddy

Hallie - having fun at the Museum

Look out Hallie...Sydney is driving!

Love the MOO!

I was afraid at first, but not anymore!

Sydney and Hallie riding

Catching a butterfly

Shopping in the Museum grocery store

Loving the water!

The fishing pole was swinging all around!

Watching the fish

Feeding baby at the Museum

Fredericksburg

2009-07-13T05:37:00.000-07:00

Greg and I took a trip to Fredericksburg to celebrate our Anniversary. We had a hard time deciding where to stay...there are so many B&B's. I recommend the Legacy Suite on Main. It was very nice and right in the middle of Main. We parked the car and could walk wherever we wanted! Absolute Charm is the website I used. Besides shopping we enjoyed touring the Museum, shops, going to a movie, and wine tasting! Sydney stayed with her Nanny and PoPo while we were away. Laura Weiser (Brown) came to see us on Saturday before we left for Wimberley. Gus and Olivia are precious! They played well together for several hours. Gus, Olivia, and Sydney

Vineyard

Legacy Suite on Main

View of Main from our room

It would be orange!

Happy 4th of July!

2009-07-06T13:08:00.001-07:00

I hope everyone had a great July 4th! We went to McQueeney which is about 20 min outside of New Braunfels Saturday evening. My friend Terri (whom I used to work with) and her husband Jim had a BBQ and pool party. A lot of my friends from McKenna were there and it was so fun to see them all. I miss them so much. I could not ask for a better group of friends...who happen to be hilarious! Sydney has not seen the group in about two or three months so they enjoyed seeing her too. She was entertaining them with her dance moves! Sydney went swimming with her Daddy and loved it. She realized how much she liked floating on her back with her head and ears in the water. She was so relaxed that her eyes were even closed. She reminded me of how much I like to get my hair washed when I get my hair cut. Oh, yes, and jumping from the side of the pool to her Dad. No fear! Sydney was able to watch the New Braunfels fireworks from the car window as we drove home. She was pointing and making a "shew" sound. What a great night! Red face from the heat Dancing with Aunt Shay-Shay and Kristen

Amazed by water bottles

Tired from all that dancing

Talking to Aunt Shay-Shay...

Breaking the sprinkler!

Giving Claude some love!

Logan Avery Bonewald is here!

2009-07-03T15:01:00.001-07:00

Mike and Brandy had their second child, Logan, this morning in San Antonio. We went for a visit at lunch today and got a few pics with Logan. She is precious! We are happy that Brandy and Logan are healthy and doing well. Greg and I are excited to have another niece! Logan was enjoying her nap! Mike and Logan Uncle Greg enjoying holding Logan A happy Grandpa! An excited Aunt Kelly!

Helping in the yard!

2009-07-02T06:35:00.000-07:00

It was actually much cooler yesterday evening so we played outside until 8 p.m. Greg was cleaning up the flower beds and tightening the bolts on the playscape. Sydney went to the tool box and starting working on my shrubs. It was the cutest thing! I guess she wanted to work too. She also made pretty music on the chair by running the tool back and forth. We finished up the evening with sliding and swinging! I like her "cheese" picture in the swing. I hope everyone has a great July 4th weekend!

Summer Fun!

2009-06-29T06:29:00.000-07:00

We went to Shiner for a few days since Greg was helping to put on the Zack Grafe Golf Tournament Fundraiser in Hallettsville. The Tournament went well and it is hard to believe it has been a year since we last saw everyone. In the meantime, Sydney enjoyed swimming and eating watermelon! She is not afraid of the water and will jump in and even blow bubbles. Just this past month she has really improved on her trampoline jumping skills. She can really jump! Nanny and PoPo (my parents) gave her a mini four wheeler. We will have to work on holding the button down. Right now she bumps it and gets frustrated! It seems like we rotated between playing in the water, jumping on the trampoline, riding their neigh inside, swinging, and eating. :) Sydney is growing up too fast. I can now see a little girl....especially when I look back through these pictures.

Busy weekend - Father's Day

2009-06-22T11:14:00.000-07:00

We had a very busy weekend which led to a quick weekend. Greg and I attended the Fikac wedding in San Antonio on Saturday. Beautiful wedding! That night we picked Sydney up from Nana's in Spring Branch and drove to Shiner for Father's Day. So, it was a late night, but we enjoyed being in Shiner on Sunday. Here are a few pics of Sydney and her Daddy on Father's Day morning. We were so busy that I didn't get any other pics that day! Helping Daddy Oh, chocolate cake! Fikac wedding

The excitement of catching Dorothy!

2009-06-13T19:30:00.000-07:00

Thursday morning Sydney and I drove to Shiner to see my parents. My parents needed a Sydney fix and offered to keep her so we could celebrate our wedding anniversary this weekend! So, I stayed one night and left Sydney with my parents. Greg and I were very excited about having a weekend to go out to eat and to a movie. The things that excite us once we become parents! We went to Trattoria Lisina Restaurant in Driftwood which is located just outside of Austin. I highly recommend it to anyone traveling through the Hill Country area. The Mandola Winery Estate is located just next door. What a beautiful location! Here is their website for more information http://www.trattorialisina.com/ While I was in Shiner my mom thought it would be a great idea to get Sydney a goldfish. They have a lot of goldfish in their one water tank at the farm. So, we drove out to the farm on Thursday evening to get Dorothy. I thought it would only be right to call the goldfish Dorothy since Sydney is so into Elmo right now. You will see with each picture she gets closer and closer to the bowl. At one point her hand is in the bowl and Papa (binkie) also took a swim. I am a cat and dog person so Dorothy is going into my parents water tank at their house after Sydney returns tomorrow. She will get to visit Dorothy in her big bowl every time we go to Shiner! :) Taking a look at Dorothy!

If I could only touch her!

Hey Dorothy!

Trattoria Lisina

Mandola Winery Estate

Happy 7 Year Anniversary!

Bonewald Family Beach Trip

2009-06-09T07:27:00.000-07:00

What a great vacation! Last year it rained a lot at the beach and Sydney was sick so this was her first experience on the beach. She was not afraid! Sydney actually enjoyed being out in deeper water and feeling the crash of the waves. Her main concern seemed to be the helicopters and planes that flew over the beach. She kept saying, "bye plane!" At the pool she was busy practicing kicking and even jumped off the edge as I would count 1-2-3! Hallie and Sydney enjoyed being out on the deck and chasing bubbles. The house Greg's mom rented this year had three large decks with great views. We had a wonderful time and we can't wait to go back next year!

Row Row with Nana!

Relaxed!

Poker time

Sydney and Daddy

Adorable

Sydney and Hallie

Cracker dipped in sand

I love shoes!

Looking at the beach

But I want to ride, Daddy!

Dancing!

Memorial Day Weekend

2009-05-25T07:28:00.001-07:00

What a fun weekend! My parents and family friends go camping every Memorial Day weekend. This year my birthday fell on the same weekend so it was nice to see everyone during that time. Sydney loved playing with the other little ones. It rained off and on so it seemed that they enjoyed the water puddles more than the swimming pools. Enjoy the pics! Another year!

Helping Mommy blow out the candle.

Thank goodness for Elle! Sleeping so good! Beautiful sunrise! Our morning walk at the lake. Getting a ride from Emi Wegener! Syd, Adi Siegel, and Emi

Eating with Nanny and PoPo

Greg, Syd, and Emi

So happy!

Swinging!

This cookie is delicious!

Here is your ball, Jake!

Jake relaxing in the pool

Like this, Adi!

Bryce, Emi, and Sydney

Playing around....

2009-05-21T06:36:00.000-07:00

I forgot to add these pics last time. Sydney loves to wear this basketball sweatband on her wrist when she plays. She will raise her arm high in the air and say, "ooh!" Sydney also likes to walk around with at least one of her fuzzy house shoes. The homecare Sydney is in does wonderful crafts. Alicia really brings out their artistic side. She has made a bug catching jar, paper flower, bird in a nest, and the list goes on. You will see the hat she made in the pic below. The glasses were given to Sydney by her Aunt Nikki at Easter. They came with a gardening bag - love it! This weekend we are going to the lake with my parents. I hope to get a lot of great pics to share next week.

Summer is here!

2009-05-15T19:06:00.000-07:00

We took Sydney to the softball game in Marble Falls a few weeks ago. Marble Falls is beautiful. I told Greg that if I had to pick another "hill country" town to live in that it would be Marble Falls. It has fewer cedar trees than Wimberley, great views, and a river that is large enough for motorcraft. Anyways, we went to the Bluebonnet Cafe before we went to the game. Greg has stopped here for years with players and by himself if he ever had the chance. They have great pies. Sydney ate almost a whole slice of coconut creme pie all by herself. She is her Daddy's girl when it comes to sweets. Sydney loved the game and loved all the rocks, etc that she could find. Sydney loves water! We let her play in the sprinkler before we could get to Wal-Mart for the pool. I thought she needed a pool with a slide. I was right....she loved it! The first few times she went under and I asked her if she was ok. She responded in what sounded like, "I'm ok." It was cute. Here are a lot of pics of her in her swimsuit playing in the water. I could not stop taking pictures. I know we'll have more to post throughout the summer. There is one picture of Sydney waving "bye-bye" to the plane and one picture where she looks very concerned. Syd has been very afraid of planes so to help the situation we say "bye-bye" to the plane. She can hear the plane miles away!

Washing her face...

I hear a plane!

Pretty toes....

Bye-Bye plane!

Silly faces!

Hallie and Sydney

Very busy....

2009-04-22T07:37:00.001-07:00

Here are a few pictures over the past month. I took Sydney to Landa Park in New Braunfels - what a beautiful place! When I worked in New Braunfels, I enjoyed just walking in the park looking at the ducks and beautiful scenery. I knew she would love it! The squirrels were out that day and were not afraid to come right up to you. I gave one an animal cracker and he took off with it to his nest. Sydney was not afraid of them nor was she afraid of the ducks. Poor ducks! They were so happy to see us leave. We had an easter egg hunt at Greg's parents house with Hallie, Mike, and Brandy. Other pictures include our easter weekend in Shiner. Sydney loved the park! It was such a windy day, but we stayed for about 45 minutes checking everything out. When we came back home from Shiner we had another easter egg hunt, but she was not really into it. The thrill of hunting was over. I have a few pictures of Sydney playing at home on her playscape. I even have a picture of Claude. He was so jealous and probably remembers all of the pictures I took of him before Sydney came along. Up until recently Sydney loved being outside. This past week, all she wants to do is watch Jack's big music show or Blue's Clues. I have to turn off the tv and say "bye bye" to get her to do anything. It is amazing how she goes through these changes. I love watching her learn! Her vocabulary has really taken off! We practice words in the car. She signs and says "more" so we keep practicing! It is so cute. All for now....enjoy the pictures!

Watching Blue's Clues - not ready to hunt eggs

Hi Jake!

Easter 2009

Hugs for Bunny

Not happy about Tig being on Mommy's lap.

Green Dickson Park in Shiner

Very serious egg hunt

Hallie and Sydney

Landa Park

Chasing the poor ducks

Claude wanting to be included

Watching the ducks

More ducks

Can I make it?

Swinging at home

Peek-a-boo

Here I go!

Easter Bunny Pictures

2009-04-07T10:28:00.000-07:00

There is a cute children's boutique in New Braunfels that offered "live" bunny pictures. I could not pass up this opportunity. I knew she would love the animals. It was so cute to see her reaction if the bunny came too close to her toes. We made it about 30 min - I was very happy. I will add Sydney's April pictures after this Easter weekend.

Loving every minute....

2009-03-06T09:57:00.001-08:00

Sydney loves the outdoors! As you can see, she will knock on the back door when she is ready. She will be 16 months in a few weeks. Besides getting a mind of her own, she has really turned into an artist. Sydney loves to color, use stickers, and make creative projects. She also loves shoes. She will point, say WHOO, and demand that you put them on her. It is adorable. Here are a few of our outside pics. She is getting so big!

A little of everything....

2009-02-10T08:53:00.000-08:00

I am so behind on updating! Here are a few pictures from the holidays. Sydney is learning so much each day....she will be 15 months on Sunday. Her latest words.....All gone, Moo, Elle, Elmo, Claude, Baby, Backpack, and many other attempts. Just recently she climbed up the ladder on her playscape and sat with her feet first before going down the slide. She is eager to learn and try new things. Sydney is very affectionate....giving hugs and kisses to everyone and her stuffed animals. She continues to love music and dancing. What a joy!

Bryce, Sydney, and Jake

Ready to go outside!

Christmas with Great Grandma Mckay

Trying to get a good pic....fast!

Loves her baby...

Happy 1st Birthday!

2008-12-13T11:53:00.000-08:00

Sydney had a wonderful birthday! She was so happy and busy playing with everyone. I was so surprised she knew what to do with her gifts. It is hard to believe a year has passed and Sydney is One! She is a true blessing and brings so much laughter to our family.

First Birthday Cake

Getting ready to go outside and play

My new swing!

Which string could it be?

Daddy and his little STAR!

Claire Valentine and Hallie Bonewald

Hallie and Sydney in her new wagon.

Joshua is checking out the new toys.

Kitty!

Happy Birthday, Sydney!

Yummy - cake time

She loved it!