"Firsts"

We had a lot of "firsts" in the last two weeks. Sydney started preschool for the first time (and loves it), Sydney and Addyson went to the beach for the first time (and loved it), Sydney started soccer (and really likes it, but doesn't love it yet), Addyson said her first word "ball" and she can stand up without holding on to anything! Addyson also got her first black eye from falling while trying to climb onto a chair, but she's a tough gal! Travis had 19 wrestlers show up for an off-season practice, which is a first for him to have that many...GREAT sign for the upcoming season. Addyson's two top teeth are starting to break through as well, so by the end of the week she might have four teeth! So, we've been busy doing new things and having fun!

Here are some pictures of Sydney's first day of school (she goes on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00am - 1:00pm) and our trip to Panama City Beach, Florida.

The girls loved the sand at the beach the most. Sydney liked the ocean until a wave crashed on her and she got the "yucky" salt water in her mouth. So, we spent a lot of time at the pool as well, where she met some new friends, so it was really fun for her. She did like building sand castles and shoveling the sand. Unfortunately for me, she also liked throwing the sand. One evening Sydney, Poppy and I went out on the beach to chase crabs. Sydney and Poppy had the flashlights, while I had the bucket to catch them in. I was a little apprehensive, so I only caught five, but I tried (with all but the really big ones, and then I just acted like I was trying for Sydney's sake!) Sydney loved chasing them and loved the flashlight even more.

Addyson loves the water whether it's bath water, pool water, puddle water or ocean water. She also, come to find out, likes to eat sand. They do call the gulf beaches "sugar" sand, but that's a little much... ha ha.

We missed Travis, however, as he had to coach and go to class...he's currently getting his Ed. Specialist degree in Administration, so he was up in Tennessee at class all day the Saturday we went to the beach.

Sydney's schedule is very busy for a 3 year old, but since she asked me EVERY day...where are we going today? Where are we going the next day? Where are we going the NEXT day? ETC.... I have her in Ballet/Tap on Monday's from 1:00-1:45, School on Tuesdays and Thursdays, Soccer on Wednesdays from 10:00 - 10:45 (with her friend Alex Lindley) and gymnastics on Fridays from 10:45 - 11:25. On Thursdays after I drop Syd off at school, Addyson and I go to the park and I jog for about 2 1/2 - 3 miles and she loves riding in the stroller looking at all the people and all of the dogs!

I'm so excited that the Fall TV season is starting so I can watch my shows! I know it's pathetic, but that's where I get my kicks these days! Tonight I'm recording Grey's Anatomy, which I'm not sure if I'll watch this season or not....we'll see. Tomorrow night is the first night of Survivor, but next week is the exciting week. Hero's is on Monday along with two new shows Travis and I are going to tivo and try to watch! That's our "date" after getting the girls in bed!