computer keyboards

Saturday was work around the house day, although we did go out to dinner, and for some reason we decided to drag our screaming, tired child around Home Depot AND Lowes. Sylvia would have happily stayed at Lowes if we let her. She reached up to the cashier to hold her, who then let her play with computer keyboard. That was definitely the highlight of Sylvie's day.
Sunday we had breakfast at Cracker Barrel, which was great. It was so nice just to hang out in the rocking chairs before they called us. They even had little Sylvie sized chairs. On the way out we bought Sylvia's Halloween Costume. They didn't even have her size (we got a 3T and she wears 18 months), but it was the cutest little outfit and it actually does fit her pretty well.

We stopped at John's office so he could get some files for a trip, and Sylvia wore her little Halloween outfit as she moved big water jugs around and typed on an extra keyboard. John got some cute photos on his phone, but I can't post them and ruin the surprise of what she is going to be!!

After the Eagles game (woo hoo!), Sylvia and I joined my family, including great-Pop-Pop, for dinner at Friendly's. Daddy had to fly out on business. Sylvia spent the night trying to sneak hugs and kisses from Brock. She is so funny with him.

Somehow I survived the weekend without getting called into work. Now if my luck can just hold on another week and a half....

Tartan Terrors and treacherous territory

Sylvia is officially a "Cat" at daycare and did great with the transition to the young toddler room. She woke the first day from her nap a bit upset, but after a little visit with her old teachers in the infant room, she was ready to go back and play with the big kids.

The highlight of her day Friday involved buiding a "tent" in the family room with a blanket and some pillows. It kept her entertained for a good 20 minutes, which is record-breaking in the world of one-year-olds. She is so serious sitting in her chair watching Caillou (her favorite show of the moment).


In the evening, we went over to the Irish festival, which was surprisingly lively, for a Friday night. I'm not sure if the events are just growing each year or if people just knew that Saturday would be a washout, but there were a lot of people there. We ate dinner while watching the Irish dancers and then watched the Tartan Terrors perform, who were great: http://www.tartanterrors.com/



Note for next year: bring flashlights on Friday night. There were very few lights, and the rocky terrain was a bit treacherous.

I am a rock star; I got my rock moves....

We had a very nice Labor Day Weekend even though Sylvia had a cold that got progressively worse that she lovingly shared with Mommy. Gotta love daycare.
...and they walked off into the sunset....rest of photos (not too many) here:
http://picasaweb.google.com/TexFamily/2008LaborDayWeekend#