7 Months!

At 7 months, we sure have a lot to report! Sydney is 26 inches long (38th percentile) and is 19 pounds (85th percentile). We are so happy that she is growing so well. Sydney loves her baby food. She gets excited as soon as she sees us take out the bowl! Sydney can also sit up on her own (she rode in a grocery cart for the first time and loved it), and she is trying very hard to crawl. (She does "push-ups, planks, and downward facing dog" and slides backward...but no crawling") Sydney's personality is coming out as well. She is still very easygoing, but she does love the sound of her own voice. She sits there and happily screams. She really loves people, and as soon as she makes eye contact with someone, she smiles at them. She smiles the biggest when she sees Ryan. However, now in second place is Charlie!

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