time flies when your having fun

We took new pictures of Sydney last night eating her first rice cereal meal and I realized I have not posted anything new in almost a month.

Well we have been super busy and having a blast with Sydney. For Labor Day weekend we drove to Lexington, Kentucky to meet Eric's parents. Lexington was a good half way point for both of us and we also were able to explore a new city. Lexington's downtown was very clean and they had revitalized all the old buildings. We had a great meal and had the best cornbread, which we got the recipe for. Also, Lexington we visited the Kentucky Horse Park, where they have over 40 breeds of horse. We watched a breeders show and got to meet the horses after. Sydney was not so sure about all of it, but she did touch her first horse.



We all had a great time at the park and enjoyed our time with each other. Sydney also went swimming for the first time (those are on Grandma's camera, we'll get them soon).

Then the next weekend my folks decided last minute they wanted some grandparent time, so they drove out Friday and spent the weekend. We had a blast with Scamper on Saturday at the Alabama War Dog Festival. Scamper was a huge hit with all the crowds and I think he was the only dog that didn't bark!

This weekend Kariann and Seth came to Birmingham for a high school friend's wedding and stayed with us. We went to the Greek Festival Saturday night and ate some yummy food. Sunday I took Kariann and Seth to Aldridge Gardens and took some engagement photos. Sydney also had her first taste of rice cereal and she did really well with it. She only spit at me a few times!



We have had a busy month and we have enjoyed spending so much time with our family, but we are exhausted! I have posted a bunch of photos on the photo album, check them out.

Love the Thealls!

What a great weekend

Thank you everyone for making Sydney's baptism a very special day for us.

Most of our immediate family was able to visit us and we enjoyed every minute, especially watching Sydney's cousins interact with her. We miss you already Emme, Josh and Jake.

Eric and I feel so blessed to have such supportive family and friends that were able to share this sacrament with us. Sydney did great during the weekend and is now back on schedule :). We can't wait for the next gathering of our family. Check out the photos from the weekend on the album link in the top right corner.

3 Months

Sydney is growing so fast and is quite the jabber box. I have been trying to get some video of her talking, but every time I put the camera next to her she goes silent and just stares in the lens. She is smiling a lot also but won't smile in the camera, so what this means is that you have to come visit her in person.

We are having a big crowd this weekend for Sydney's baptism on Sunday and we will post a bunch of new pictures then, but to tide you over until then here are a few snap shots I took of her on her three month birthday.

Sydney's half smile

two, countin' em' two leg rolls!

Cali Trip

We had a great time in California at my friend Stephanie's wedding. First off, what a party Stephanie and Justin! We had a great time and you were so beautiful Steph.

Sydney did great on the plane and the 6 hour car ride that should have only taken 3 hours. We got our rental car in LA at 5 o'clock, which means spending 1 hour in traffic and only traveling 10 miles. (I am not kidding) At that point Sydney was hungry so we pulled off in Hollywood at some park to feed her. Another hour gone and we are back on the highway, we ended up getting in to San Luis Obispo around 11 pm. We were pooped!!!

Friday was the rehearsal and rehearsal dinner at Angie and Guido's home. They served an amazing Italian spread with 5 courses for dinner and 6 courses for dessert!

Saturday was the wedding and Eric took care of Sydney all day so that I could fulfill my bridesmaid duties. It was a nice break and Eric had fun with his daughter. The wedding was elegant and heartfelt and you could really feel the church overflowing with love. The reception was a blast and we danced the night away.

Sunday we had breakfast at Deb and Ray's house (Steph's parents). Again, another great feast and fellowship. After we had enjoyed most of the day with our friends we decided we had to go to the beach. It was a little cloudy that day but we could not pass the chance to bring Sydney to the Pacific Ocean.

Sydney with her feet in the Pacific Ocean.

"Not warm water like my baths."

Kris, Eric and Sydney at Montana de Oro

Monday was another great traveling day and we were home by 10 pm. We all slept well that night and Eric headed in to work. All in all it was a great trip and we met a ton of great people and enjoyed the west coast weather. Alabama is beyond hot!!!

Check out more pictures from our trip in our photo gallery.