Sydney's 8th birthday

 

With COVID, Sydney couldn't have a normal birthday party.   We decided she could invite 2 friends over to swim for her birthday.  We had Chick Fil A and Costco rainbow cake.  The girls had a great time.  

We ended up celebrating her birthday with several people thoughout the week.  On Monday, we went to down to Meewaw's and had cupcakes with her.  

On Tuesday, we kayaked the Cuyahoga River as a family.  We all liked kayaking better than tubing the river.  

Wednesday was Sydney's birthday.  We got yard signs that said Happy Birthday.  Sydney requested that since it's become really popular with covid.  She was excited to see that.  

I made pancakes for breakfast.  Sydney ate outside with the neighbors.   The neighbors got her a gift.  We were going to do the bounce house and pool however the weather didn't cooperate.  They just played outside.  That evening Sydney went to cheer on her birthday.  She loves it that much!  I brought Popsicles afterwards for the girls to enjoy.  

On Friday evening we ended her birthday celebration with our close friends.  They came over and the kids played and we celebrated Sydney's 8th birthday.  Even though it wasn't a normal birthday, it was fun for her to celebrate throughout the week.  

August Summer Fun

 

It's already August.  Where has the summer gone?!  London has kept us all busy.  Honestly it's a nice distraction from all the covid news.  We have been working on potty training and puppy manners.  He would have a accident once every few days.  All and all he did a pretty good job with potty training.  He had is pen attached to his crate where he sleeps and stays while we are away.  He does a good job with that too.  

Sydney had her first communion in August.  It was a a few months delayed due to covid but at least she got to do it with her best friend, Dana.  It was a beautiful day and Brian got some great pictures.  Afterwards my mom came up and had Chick Fil A with us.  That is what Sydney wanted.  

Sydney also started cheerleading.  She practices twice a week for 2 hours each practice.  She loves it.  She enjoys doing tumbling and learning the cheers.  

Austin started cross county.  He is also loving it.  The first practice he ran 3 miles and then next day he ran 4 miles.  He did a great job.  He was a little sore the next day.  Brian got him a music player with ear pods.  He enjoys running listening to music.  

The school class lists came out.   Unfortunately Austin wasn't in class with his best friend.  However Sydney was.  Sydney didn't get the same teacher as Austin.  That was a shock to us.  We liked Austin's teacher last year. And every year until now she always had the same teacher.  Sydney got a new teacher to the school.    We are hoping for a good school year.  We have decided to send them to school full time instead of virtual.  We believe they need their friends and teachers.  We are hoping for a good year.  The must wear masks all the time.  They don't seem to mind.  

Sydney went to the doctor for her yearly check up.  She was in the 50th percentile for height and weight.  The flu shot was also available.  She decided she wanted to get it then because she didn't want to get it with Austin.  Austin doesn't handle the flu shot while.  Sydney doesn't cry or anything.