Four Years Old!

Ryan turned 4 on June 12, and we had so much fun celebrating! (It took so long to recover, I am just now posting this update...)

We celebrated at Play activity center which reminded Ryan of his favorite TV show, Wipeout.

Here is what Ryan is up to at age 4:

He loves to hug Sydney, go bowling, swimming, play any sport, and really does not like hot weather. Ryan loves to talk

Has an imaginary friend named Ja Ja

Doesn't fall asleep until at least 10pm, no matter how early we start our bed time routine

Loves having company over

Loves being with family

Thinks superheros are the coolest thing ever

Would put Nuttella on carrots if we allowed it

Is not afraid of anything and kills the bugs for me

Helps to feed Sydney her baby food

Loves to watch people jump off the diving board

Favorite food is shrimp, any candy, and "Fire on the Table" (Japanese)

Favorite Color is Red

Favorite Superhero is Superman

Favorite Song is "Baby" by Justin Bieber

Summer Fun

Ryan and his friend William show off thier inner-superhero

Poppo and Nana got Ryan a new bike for his birthday!

What a good big brother!

First day at the pool!

Family time!

Eva and Uncle Brian came back in town! Eva and Sydney shared a night cap before bed.

6 Months!

Sydney is 6 months old! She is eating baby food, holding her own bottle, and sitting up (sort-of) unassisted. She still loves her bath, never cries, is the easiest baby alive, smile and goes with the flow. Sydney reaches out for things that she wants now, and can put her pacifier back in her mouth. She loves Ryan hugging all over her, and smiles at him. She seems to notice Charlie now.
Sydney enjoys the pool, the stroller, tummy time, the crib, the bed, and really just about anything.

This & That

This is as fancy as it gets for Ryan. Anything with bottons or a collar is a really big deal. Ryan starts Pre-K in August. He will have to wear a uniform every day, including a shirt with a collar. Can't wait.

We went to our favorite festival a few weeks ago...Lemonade Days! Ryan loved the Ferris Wheel, and he even wanted to go on the small roller coaster. But, just like in the movie "Big," when we got to the front, he was not allowed on the ride. He took it like a champ, and went on the Elephants instead!

Sydney kept cool while Ryan went on the rides.

Here is what Ryan is into these days:

Asking how old everyone is

Asking what color/what pound bowling ball people can pick up

Talking about his imaginary friends GiGi, GaGa, Burp and Antobe

Superheros

Star Wars

Sports

"Things that are cool"

Eating yogurt and cereal mixed together

5 Months!

Sydney has had a pretty big 5th month! She can now roll from front to back, and back to front. She makes lots of noises...spitting, loud happy screams, blowing bubbles, but still really not crying except when hungry or tired. Sydney is starting to notice Charlie (and Charlie is noticing Sydney) and she even looks at him and smiles. We finally took Sydney out of her swaddle at night, and after a couple of nights, she did just fine. She sleeps about 10 or 11 hours a night, which is perfect!

Sydney's favorite activities:

Laying on the bed looking at or eating her fingers

Getting hugs from Ryan

Watching Ryan play

Going for walks in the stroller

Bathtime

Making crazy noises

Four Months!

Sydney is four months old! There is still not much that upsets her. As long as she is not hungry or tired, Sydney is as happy as can be! She can go in the exersaucer for a few minutes, and she seems to like being upright. She also likes to "stand up" while we hold her hands. Ryan is probably one of Sydney's favorite things. He is good at giving her a pacifier, hugging her, or singing to her. During her fourth month, Sydney went on her first airplane (to Baltimore), started laughing, can roll from tummy to back, and went to her first temple service.

Here are Sydney's stats:

24 1/2 inches long (59th percentile)

14 lbs, 12 oz (75th percentile)

Head Circumfrence 16 1/4 cm (59th percentile)