March 20, 2009

January 2009

Mom's first day back at work - January 5, 2009.  I am working as an accounting intern at CDV Associates in Grand Rapids.  So far I am only committed to work through tax season, but we will see where that takes me afterward!  I am excited to be using my degrees and to be learning more about accounting....only sad to have to leave Sydney two days per week!

Hmmm, can't seem to get this one rotated, but we couldn't resist sharing that teeny little bum!  Our little monkey is a combination of super active and great metabolism, so she is staying pretty tiny still.  We are hoping solid foods help with the weight gain a bit.

Getting her first taste of rice cereal, and LOVING it!

Another one we couldn't resist - LOVE those cheeks!

Although it was short-lived, we had to get Sydney out in the snow at least once this winter.  She wasn't too impressed...  Dan thought the excursion was somewhat unnecessary, but we won't be living in this type of weather forever, and a Michigan winter is part of every year of life -- even the first!

Someone is NOT happy about being stuck in her crib.  After a couple weeks of disagreeing on taking naps and going to bed, Sydney and her parents have finally made a deal that seems to be working - Mom & Dad say "go to bed" and she does!  Kids learn so quickly... thank goodness!

We purchased a beautiful piano from Dan's Aunt Maria & Uncle John this month -- As you can see, Sydney is already on her way to being a prodigy:


Helping Daddy celebrate his 30th BIRTHDAY!