Spring Break

Spring is just around the corner and we will be going to the US from March 20-April 10. Sydney is on Spring Break for two weeks, but we are taking an extra week to be with family for Easter. For a totally of three weeks in the US. I can't believe it when we come back home we will be in the summer term of school only 2 and 1/2 months left. This year has gone by so fast.

March 20-24 Lake Jackson, TX

March 24-28 Key West, FL

March 28-April 1 Key Largo, FL

April 1-10 Scott Depot, WV

Push Toy and Teeth

Heather has moved onto the push toys....From the fire truck to the baby stroller and the bug push toy. I miss seeing her in the walker, but she does use it off and on. I keep asking myself why does she grow up so fast.

Today's big accomplishment I had the double stroller down and on the one side it has the handles at reach Heather was able to walk and push it at the same time, wow....

I counted today Heather has 6 teeth now and all she wants to do is feed herself and she is wanting to cut out the baby food. Oh boy, just in time to go to the US what are we going to do on the plane now that she is walking and eating regular food.

Walking Continued

Heather is walking more now and it seems she went from crawling to cruising to walking in a matter of days. It seems all she wants to do now is walk. I love seeing her walk and then she crawls. I was hoping she would hold off to walk before we went to the US, but now we can get her some shoes. It is funny to see how things work out. All of this by March 18. It seems like she just turned 14 months old. I have to say I miss the baby days, but the toddler years have just started and one can only imagine what she will do next.

Walking

Heather is walking some now at 14 months old. She takes about 7 steps, but then decides to crawl, put a couple of days ago I saw her stand up in the middle of the floor and start walking. It is something to see, but then another day I was looking down and then I looked up she was walking. I couldn't believe it. I still keep looking for her on the ground somewhere, but soon she will be walking full time. I wish she didn't have to grow up so fast.

Mini Break

We went to Sir Bani Yas Island on Sydney's mini break from school. We spent our time taking in some activities that included a safari, mastery and a bicycle ride. The late president of the UAE started a Arabian Wildlife Park on the island that is home to all kinds of animals. We got to see some Giraffes, peacocks, Arabian Gazelle and Hyena. The Mastery was dated back to 600 AD. They found glassware and pots that they plan to put in a museum. Monks must have been short back then because the areas weren't vary big. It is kind of neat that we got to see the Mastery since we saw one in Jordan as well. You have to take a ferry to the island and then ride a bus to the hotel. They try to keep cars coming to a few SUV to sight see and golf carts since some of the animals walk around freely on the island. It was really peaceful there. I can see why the late president loved it there. We also got to see flamingo's. I also took the girls to a kids play area and they enjoyed playing with the toys inside and playing on the playground outside. Then, we walked on the beach and picked up some sea shells. I even found some coral. A rock that is dried out now, but it is really cool to say the least. They also plan on scuba diving there soon and it is are hope that we can do that before we move. I know Paul loves to scuba dive.

Sydney's 5th Birthday

I can't believe it is March, but I need to do a posting on Sydney's birthday. I am not sure where February went, but on February 8 our little girl turned 5 yes that's right 5. I can't believe it. It seems like it was yesterday that we brought her home from the hospital. She has grown so much this year with attending a great school and making some wonderful friends along the way. We had two small parties for Sydney this year. Dad came home early from work and we had our neighbors come over for some cupcakes and playtime and then we headed out to dinner and I invited Sydney's best friend from school to come to dinner with us. It was totally a surprise to Sydney because I wasn't even sure they were even coming, but they did and you should have seen the look on Sydney's face when I said Manel was here. We also had the employee's of the restaurant sing happy birthday and they brought out a cake. I think she had a special day with friends coming over to celebrate her birthday and going out to eat with her best friend. I think two small parties was better then one big party. I hope she had a wonderful time.