sarah anderson: May 2015

Hi everyone! I know I've been slacking off on blog posts a bit lately, but I've got some exciting things happening on the side, which I'll let you all know of soon...but until then, here's a 60-second (give or take some) catch-up on our life lately:

BACHELORETTE PARTY
Hosted bachelorette party in downtown Denver the weekend after returning from Cabo. Not ideal timing (especially when Sydney got sick AGAIN) but it was for one of my best friends, and we had so. much. fun. Rockies game, bars, 'disco brunch' (using that term r e a l l y loosely here), tap house, shoulder game, blowdry bar, glam hair, champagne, lingerie, amazing dinner, dance club, Calvin Harris wannabe, bottle service, dying from exhausting because I'm no longer 24. Such a fun weekend. Happy bachelorette, my beautiful friend!

Miss to Mrs Banner // Tassel Garland

BAPTISM
Baptized - fiiiiiiinally. Getting Syd baptized in the Catholic church and obtaining a library card in Minnesota are probably the two most difficult processes I hope to ever go through. Both equally painful and so complicated. But anyway, so blessed -- all grandparents were in attendance, and Jordan and I are very appreciative and grateful for having such involved parents that are so eager to be a part of Sydney's life. Ceremony went great, but Sydney wanted to swim in baptismal fountain and was not happy she couldn't. May have to install a pool. Had delicious brunch afterwards, and Syd ate pancakes. Happy baptism, my sweet girl!

Flower Crown // White Dress // Black and Gold Flats (sold out; [somewhat] similar)

BABY
Sydney had her 15-month-checkup last week: 30" tall (height percentile - 27%), 21 lbs (weight percentile - 49%, which is the highest she's ever been!!) and head circumference is 45.1 cm (33rd percentile). Wasn't a fan of the shots but handled them fairly well considering it was almost lunchtime (don't mess with her meal schedule, people). At 15 months:

Walking and running everywhere.
"Dad" is favorite word. (Carried you for 9 months, but whatever.)
Avocados, cheese, bananas and pancakes are favorite foods. Gotten a few licks of ice cream and popsicles, though, and I'm pretty sure they'll surpass all the other foods in a heartbeat (duh).
L O V E S accessories, especially bracelets and sunglasses. Girlfriend really can't get enough of her sunnies and will dig through my diaper bag specifically to find and put them on.
Starting to have a strong opinion about her clothes, and so far her fashion sense is pretty on point. I've heard some hilarious stories from mamas with older girls, so if wanting to wear her rain boots 24/7 is as bad as it gets, I'll take it. ;-)
Favorite songs are "Jack and Diane" and the alphabet song. Not kidding. We may or may not listen to "Jack and Diane" on repeat in the car when we're nearing nap time or lunch. :-/
Just recently became obsessed with Frozen. Welcome to 2013, Sydney. Wants to be watching Frozen all the time whenever she's not outside, and I'm fairly certain I can recite the whole movie now.
Hair is dark blonde/very light brown and eyes are green/light brown. Evidently I was just a surrogate.
Starting to really become obsessed with her daddy, and if she's up before Jordan leaves for work, she BAWLS and cries out for dad the rest of the day.
Loves, loves, loves books, stuffed animals, and coloring, and I love, love, love that about her.
Still obsessed with dogs. Now obsessed with feeding dogs as well, which makes the usual one minute task no shorter than 10 minutes now.
Such a sweet girl. Loves to cuddle and snuggle up to her mama, especially when she wakes up in the morning and from naps.

Just Vogue-ing it at the pediatrician's office

Glitter Bow Headband // Infinity Scarf // Chuck Taylor Hightops (got these at the Converse outlet -- sold out; similar)

Bow // Striped Shirt // Romper // Shoes

Hope everyone had a great weekend!

xo,

Sarah

It's been a little quiet around here lately, and I apologize -- we were in Mexico for a week, and then both Sydney and I came back with colds and Syd battled some really high temps. It's been a little hectic getting our schedule back on track, especially when you throw a bachelorette party and a baptism in the mix, but I promise I 'll catch up! Up first -- our Mexican getaway...

Every other year my parents, my brother and I have gone to Mexico, and it's been fun to see how the trip has changed over the years. (Ha---I just remembered Jordan's first Mexico trip with my family was also his first time meeting my dad. Awkward.) This year Jordan and I convinced my parents we should go to Cabo rather than Cancun, and it was so much fun exploring a new place, especially with Sydney in tow. We had a blast, and I'm fairly certain Sydney wants to go to the pool and the beach every day now. Seriously---the kid LOVES water now.

Here are some of our highlights -- enjoy!