silly boy

What can I say about my dear Andrew? He makes me laugh everyday, every hour, almost every minute. I can't believe what a happy boy he has become after being a rather difficult baby. Hopefully these pictures will give you a little insight as to what I am talking about.

He loves to play with chalk.  This usually means he is covered from head to toe in the stuff resulting in a change of clothes and maybe even a bath

He was so proud that he was helping Mama pick up leaves.  Note the small pile of leaves behind him :)

Still learning how to use a rake properly.  He better learn quick!  Those leaves won't pick up themselves :)

Every time I pull out a new toy for Sylvia, he has to investigate and try it out himself.  I just had to pull out the camera for this one.

silly girl

Sylvia is growing just a bit too quickly. I can hardly believe the things she can do now, and also how chunky she is getting. I guess those are two good things, right?

Learning to sit up but still needing a little practice

When all else fails, propping yourself up with your mouth works!

I look at these pictures and can't believe how big she is getting!  She loves her bath and it usually prompts lots of talking and smiles :)

The boy loves cars!

Andrew loves cars! When we go for a walk all he can talk about are cars. When we are in parking lot he gets so excited to be surrounded by cars. He asks everyday to sit in my car and then go for a drive so he can look for more cars. So it only makes sense that his favorite toys are cars. We are always looking for new activities that we can do with his cars. Here are a few

Building a parking garage:

Making a car wash:

Art Prize

A new tradition in Grand Rapids is something called "Art Prize" where artists can submit and display their artwork. It can be a small or large piece of work, and it can be displayed in various indoor arenas or outdoors. Art Prize goes on for about 3 weeks and then the people of GR get to vote for their favorites. This has been such a fun activity to do as a family. We love to just wander around and see what we stumble upon.

Sylvia's Baptism

Today was a very special day for our family...sweet Sylvia was baptized. Have we mentioned how blessed we are? She behaved (no crying) and looked so cute as always in her pretty pink dress.

Andrew was having a great time...can you tell?

Proud Grandpa Huizinga showing off Sylvia to the Madison Square congregation

Sylvia's four month check up

Sylvia had her 4 month check up today & she did great! She weighed in at 15 lbs 6 oz which is 69%, and her height was 26 1/4 inches which puts her at 96%. We feel so blessed to have such a happy & healthy little girl. Her doctor commented on her mild manner, her active nature, and her bright eyes. All of these things describe Sylvia perfectly. Because she is doing so well her doctor said we could start her on cereal. So we gave it a try today and she didn't know what to make of it. Pretty much everything we put in her mouth came right back out. We'll keep trying. Enjoy the pics!

Poor Sylvia

I turn my head for a minute and this is what happens! Andrew likes to see what he can get away with when it comes to his sister. Putting things on her head is his latest fascination, and sometimes his choices are just plain odd.  Poor Sylvia! Good thing she is laid back :)

  Sunglasses

A bowl

Floss