The month of December could probably be renamed The Month of Sydney. Sydney definitely thinks December is all about her. Between Chanukah celebrations, Christmas celebrations, and then her birthday, it sure does seem fitting that it is the month of Sydney.
We had a great time being able to celebrate with family and some friends throughout the month. We are blessed with wonderful people in our lives who make these moments all the more special.
Christmas Eve had us celebrating with the Herold Clan. Sydney and her two little cousins had such fun opening up lots of presents from the grandparents, aunts & uncles, and even from each other. One of the gifts we treasure most is a picture of the 3 little girls together in a frame that says "cousins forever". We really do hope that all of the girls grow up to be close and good friends.
Christmas morning had Scott, Sydney, and I celebrating by ourselves and it was a prefect way to start the morning. We were able to take our time, have a liesurely breakfast and just really enjoy the moment.
Christmas dinner was super yummy and lots of fun with the grandparents all there to share in the memories and the moments. Sydney is indeed lucky as she would say I have TWO pop-pops, as loud as she possibly can. Followed up with 1 Ga-ga, and 1 mom-mom. She loves her grandparents so much.
Then came her birthday which was such a great day of fun. All about that sweet little girl turning two. Scott and I made sure to take down all the Christmas decorations and just put up birthday decorations as it's important to us that she feel her birthday is separate from Christmas. She loved the balloons and had such a good time playing with them. As did her cousins.
We made her an elmo cake and had family over for dinner and dessert. She and her cousins played with the many new toys that she got over the holidays and the night was a success. We are so thankful to all those who were able to share in that special day with us and we missed those who live too far away to be here.
Here are some pictures from the holidays and birthday for your enjoyment.
