Happy Holidays!

Wow! What a crazy Christmas! My Aunt Kelly, Uncle Jeremy, and my cousins Michaela and Mattox came down to visit from Missouri. It was so much fun to hang out with them and get to know them a little better since we don't get to see them too often. First we went to Nana and Papa's in Winter Haven. They got a new pool and the water was freezing cold but I still had a blast putting my feet in!

We went to Bok Tower while we were in Winter Haven and thankfully Nana and Papa got me a fun little wagon that ALL 4 grandbabies could fit in! I have since adopted this as my main method of transportation while I'm outside. My poor mommy has a sore back from pulling me behind her everyday when we take Lexi for a walk. Here is a picture of Haylee, Michaela Jo, Mattox and me strolling in the gardens!

While all the babies were in town, our mommies thought it would be a good idea to get professional pictures done. While the end result isn't too bad it doesn't paint a vivid enough picture of the chaos it took to get there. Mattox is a happy little man and Haylee was smiling, for the most part. Michaela just bit her lip and I cried the whole time. Thankfully, we managed to somewhat hold it together for this shot...

Christmas morning was a blast and we all opened present at my house. I got a pink and purple bike from my Grandma and Grandpa and Santa got me my own little kitchen so I can make dinner just like my mommy does. After all the presents were opened and Daddy fried another Turkey (with great results!) we were just tuckered out. All us kids sat down in my Dora chair for a little R&R with our favorite books in hand.

It was so nice to have all my cousins here this year. I miss not having them around already. Mommy has a million more pictures but we had to narrow it down to just a few. Hope everyone's Christmas was as great as mine was! Thanks for coming to see me Syberts!!

PS- Congratulations Miss Nichole on your engagement! We are so happy for you!!

Last trip out before the winter

Daddy took Mommy and I out for the last trip of the year in our boat. Daddy had a good trip and caught one red fish and six trout! It was a beautiful day but we did get stuck in a little sun shower - see the rainbow?

Look how shallow the water is... and we were just off the channel!

Happy Birthday Ella!

Ella turned 1 on Dec 10 and Mommy and I went to her pink and purple "diva" party. They had a bounce house and lots of balloons. Here are a few pictures from the event.

In Jacksonville

This weekend I went with my Mommy and Nana Jo to Jacksonville to play with my Aunt Diane and Uncle Tom. They had a puppy named Lexi, just like my puppy! I had tons of fun feeding her all my goldfish crackers!

The most exciting news of all is that I got a new cousin today! Caleb is 8 lbs 4 0zs, 21 1/4 inches. His Mom and him are doing great! I'm sure his Dad is doing fine as well, but no one asked! ;) I'll put some pictures up when I have them. I can't wait to go visit him in January!

Happy Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving everyone! My Nana Jo come over for Thanksgiving this year and my dad fried a turkey. I don't know much about what happened because I slept through dinner... woops. That night my Grandma and Grandpa Irish flew in and we went to my Great Gran's house in Homosassa. The boys went fishing and caught this fish that Grandpa is holding up. I had lots of fun visiting with Grandma, Grandpa, Great Gran, Aunt Laura, Uncle Carl, Little Carl, Uncle Kurt, and Casey. I especially liked Casey. :)

My Visit with Ella

This weekend I went to go visit my friend Ella. After watching Elmo for two hours straight in the car, Ella and I (and our mommies) went to the zoo. We saw panthers and jaguars and monkeys and prairie dogs! After that, Ella and I went home and played the rest of the night away. On Sunday, Mommy and Daddy took me to the beach for the first time ever! I loved exploring the sand and shells but I wasn't so sure about those waves!! Our friend Sara took TONS of pictures of all of us so Mommy will be sending out the link so everyone can look at those when they are ready. Here are a few pictures of Ella and I.

The Weather is Gorgeous

The weather has FINALLY taken a turn towards chilly so it's time to come out from inside the air conditioning and get some fresh air! Sanford has a Farmer's Market every Saturday so mommy and I decided to check it out this weekend. Haylee came with us and we got to ride around in our little red wagon! We eventually got a little antsy and wanted to get out but since we love each other SO much we held hands. Mommy and Aunt Kimmy thought this was a once in a lifetime opportunity to snap a quick shot but we held hands the whole way back to the car.

Happy Halloween!

Tonight we went to a festival in Downtown Sanford with my cousin Haylee to trick or treat. Daddy was very interested in getting candy from all the stores but I just wanted to play with the bag. Haylee was JoJo and I was Minnie Mouse.

Happy Fall

Wow it's been a while! My Mommy is a really big slacker, huh? This past weekend Mommy and Daddy went all by themselves to Islemorada to a wedding! It was the first time Mommy and I were apart for more than one night. Mommy laid out and Daddy went fishing, they said they had a good time but I know they missed me. I stayed with Nana and Papa and had SO much fun. I even went to Sea World... I love Shamu! Here is a picture of Mommy & Daddy at the wedding. The weekend before I went to my first UCF game! Go Knights! It was lots of fun and I was a really good girl. I clapped everytime my Daddy did. I went with my friend Noel and he slept through most of the game - but I didn't! I was busy! Here is a picture of all of us at the game. Sometime in the middle of all of this, we went to the pumpkin patch! Here is a picture or two of us playing with the pumpkins, well, really me playing with the pumpkins! I'm really excited about Halloween!!

Aunt Elizabeth's Shower in SC

This weekend Mommy and I flew to South Carolina so we could go to Aunt Elizabeth's baby shower. I also got to see Uncle Tommy, Grandma & Grandpa Irish and Great Grandmother! Friday we went to a park in downtown Greenville. I had so much fun running around with grandma and grandpa.

Saturday was the shower. The girls that hosted did a great job! We had lots of yummy food and adorable decorations. They even had little blocks and a teddy bear for me to play with. I helped mommy play 'baby shower bingo' but mostly I just put the sticker dots on my face! In the middle of all the excitement, I was pretty tired so I laid down with one of my soon-to-be cousin's presents. I LOVE blankies!

Then, when I was all tuckered out, Great Grandmother read me stories. I had a wonderful weekend.

Matlacha Island

This weekend Mommy, Daddy, Aunt Kim, Uncle Richie, Haylee, Nana, Papa and I all went to Matlacha. It is a little tiny island near Pine Island. Daddy went fishing lots and I got to play with my cousin. Here are a few pics from the weekend.

Another Lazy Weekend

This weekend I got to go shopping with my cousin Haylee. Mommy bought me some new shoes! I love shoes! The picture of me resting on my incred-i-bloc was after we got home... I was so tired! When we got home Mommy and I watched the Seminoles win. Go Noles! The Knights won too so Mommy and Daddy were both happy. Sunday we watched some more football and I played with my friends DJ and Nick.

Lazy weekend in Orlando

Mommy and I went to the playground earlier in the week. Mommy says that Lexi needs to get a little exercise and that is okay with me because I get to play outside too. I went down the big kid slide on Mommy's lap and played on the swings. I think I'm a big kid and I try to climb the stairs all by myself!

Here are some more pictures of me just playing with Mommy and Daddy. It rained all day today so we had to stay indoors. Mommy says it's a good thing because it gives my skinned knees a chance to heal!