Trick or Treating in the Nhood

So, it's that time of year. Oct 31 = Trick or treating. Syd was a sweet Tinkerbell and S2 was a Ladybug. They were so cute. Syd has really enjoyed this Halloween season and all the fun events. This is actually the 5th time she got to wear her costume out this year! Here are a few pics from our night in our nhood. We have such wonderful neighbhoors. I always love seeing them.
So, here's the post from tonight. I realize this still means I have some catching up to do from the past few months of blog slacking.
Some of the nhood kids all pose for a pic (thanks to digital, there's actually ONE where most kids are actually looking).

Miss Priss is really to go! (Note the side ponytail and "criss-cross applesauce braids" in her hair). Side ponytails are important to her these days since "the big kids wear their hair like that". Peer pressure at 3, really?

Such sweet and happy kids. We are so blessed.

Beginning the trick or treating. S2 doesn't eat candy yet, but she does know how to reach for treats!

Not a quitter...

I haven't quit the blog...just been on vacation from the blog. Real life has been busy. I just downloaded about a zillion pictures and I have lots to update since I haven't posted since January! We've had a baby since then. More soon.

Welcome Bob & Amy

So, after we saw Elmo and the Sesame Street gang, we came home and to get ready because company was on their way. Bob had never met Sydney and we hadn't met Amy, so it was nice for all of us to hang out. Bob is a good friend from Atlanta that we used to get to see a lot more. He's an old roomie and is most famous for what many in the ATL now know as "Big Bob Pancakes". Amy, welcome aboard. It was great to meet you.

Sydney LOVED the visit, and did all her cute kid tricks to prove it (see the cheer stunts). She even got to help feed the dog, Farley and play peek a boo with him too. Come back soon guys. We had a blast.

ELMO Live in Ktown

Elmo came to Ktown a couple of weeks ago, so we had to go. He brought all his S. Street friends too! As you can see Syd danced and sang and got lots of BIG hugs from her furry friends!

Sydney really didn't want to leave and REALLY wanted to get on stage. She gave the S Street security team the saddest little face after she was told no (by all parties questioned) and I think it' melted someone's heart. So, here's Sydney with her new friend and security escort out of the S Street event ;).

New Year's Eve-First Night Knoxville

The pretty trees in Ktown.

Syd getting ready.
The girls dancing. H didn't break it down quite as much as the little girls did. Trace and I

Three adorable girls- Sydney, Eva and Elizabeth

The girls with their Daddy's.

We spent New Year's Eve in downtown Knoxville for First Night Knoxville. http://www.firstnightknoxville.com/

The C family joined us and we had a blast. Syd began the night well dressed and warm. (Thanks again, Aunt Mandee for the fab scarf!). As the night progressed and the dancing continued, the winter gear came off. I don't think they stopped dancing. It's very cute right now. If they want to dance on a stage in a few years, it may not be so cute ;).

Syd LOVED seeing baby L too! And, baby L smiled like she enjoyed Syd's giggles too- very sweet!