Laughing and Fun Times

I'm feeding myself now.

Well Sydney is a few weeks short of being one year old...it's amazing how time flies. He is getting so big and is just a joy. He loves to laugh and is rarely unhappy. He's growing a full head of hair and is starting on his summer tan, despite being lathered in sunscreen every time we go out. He is crawling everywhere, pulling up on everything and is really wanting to walk, but isn't yet. He has four teeth and loves to use them. This past week he has started to really enjoy feeding himself on his own, however we still help him a lot.

Here is a video of Sydney and one of his close friends, Iris, laughing in her crib (the picture's not the best, but the sound is great). They have such a good time playing together. Sydney tries to get everything from Iris; Iris either shares or says "no" and he's happy either way. We'll see how it gets as they get older.

Today we went to the zoo and had a really good time. I am so ready to be done working for the summer, however it is really nice to have a day off a week to spend with Sydney.

Hi Mom!

Yesterday when we were hiking along a trail we saw something move ahead and there were two snakes. Luckily, we saw them and they were busy mating. It was quite scary, but cool to see. Sydney actually watched them move about for a little bit.

We also went to a birthday party this last weekend. It was really fun. We were outdoors (the weather has finally turned warm) and it was good to see some of Sydney's friends (and mine) that I haven't been able to see because I'm working. There was a photographer there taking pictures of all the kids. Here are a few of Sydney.

Well that's all for now.
Hugs to you all from The Gaisers,

Sydney, Robert, and Leslie