Freedom Festival

We took a semi-last minute roadtrip the weekend before the 4th to see Bailey's cousin Jonathan and his family (Uncle Mickey and Mamaw were there too). Jonathan works at a church in Albany, GA. (The church that put out the movies Facing the Giants, Fireproof, and Courageous). The church has a big celebration called Freedom Festival in honor of the 4th of July at their very large recreation park.

We left mid-afternoon on Saturday after Bailey got back from a class in Memphis. Sidney went to sleep as soon as we hit the road. She woke up about an hour and half down the road, as it was time for her to eat. We stopped to pick up something to eat and then got right back on the road. She was still a little fussy after eating but soon fell right back to sleep. I had to wake her later to eat again. We got to Jonathan and Tiffany's about 1:30 that morning. Of course, little miss was ready to play when we got there! We all got in bed, and Sidney talked us, and herself, to sleep.

Bailey, Sidney, and I slept in Sunday morning while everyone else was at church. We hung around the house until later that afternoon when it was time to go to Freedom Festival. The festival consisted of the big blow-up bouncy's, pony rides, a cake walk, food vendors, music, other activities, and,of course, fireworks!

 

 

We hung around for a bit before taking a break to go inside to Jonathan's office to cool off (it was HOT!) Then we walked around for a little while before the program started. Sidney napped on and off throughout the afternoon/evening. She even stayed up to watch the fireworks. As soon as the fireworks were over and the lights came on, we could all feel a rush of cool air. A storm was certainly on the way. We loaded up as quick as we could and got back to our car. The rain came before we made it back to their house. Unfortunately Jonathan and Uncle Mickey (and some other volunteers) got stuck at the park during the storm, but they finally made it home. Sidney slept about 8 hours that night!!!

After the fireworks...just a little hot and sweaty

  

Jonathan and Tiffany had to work on Monday so Bailey, Sidney and I spent some time shopping at the mall and driving around Albany. That afternoon we met them at the church to get a tour of it. Then Tuesday morning we got up and drove home. Sidney pretty much slept the whole way home except for when we woke her to feed and change her. It was a quick trip but we really enjoyed getting away for a couple of days and visiting with family.

Mamaw and her two great-granddaughters

Two Months (yes, a little late)

Weight: At the 2 month checkup on 6/19 SK weighed 10 lb. 3 oz.  

Height: 22 inches

Clothing Size: 3 month. There are one or two "larger" newborn outfits that she can still wear.

Father's Day 2012

Diapers: Size 1

Feeding: We're eating about 7 times a day now. We nurse for 5 of those and have pumped milk out of a bottle for the other two. Sidney typically takes 4-5 oz from the bottle.

Hair/Eyes: There haven't been any real changes in Sidney's hair or eyes. It's still brown, with more in the back. Sidney's eyes are still dark grey.

Sleep: Sidney is a good sleeper. We usually put her down about 10:30/11 pm and wake her up about 5:30-6 am.

Fun Stuff:

-Sidney is smiling more and more.

-She is getting really good at holding her head up.

-She loves to stick out her tongue and play with it.

-She has started chewing/sucking on her hands some.

-She has "rolled over" from her belly to her back a handful of times.

-She is starting to make noises.

-SK went to her first family reunion. It was for the Bailey side of the family.

-She got her first round of shots. She only screamed while she was getting them and then quickly calmed down after. (Mostly because she was hungry and beyond ready for her bottle).

-Sidney went to "big church" (the nursery) for the first time. She wore the dress Anna-Blair came home from the hospital in.

 

-Sidney LOVES to watch TV.