Walk it Out

So, lots has been going on in the Forster household.
In mid-May, Steve & Sydney made it through a bout of a nasty cold virus that last 2 weeks...somehow I came out unscathed! Also in mid-May we had a fun visit from the Dutch side of the family--Oma & Opa Vander Sluis visited, as did cousin Brigette from Breda, NL. We had a great time shopping, eating/drinking, sitting in the sun & catching up. Pretty much right after they all left, the sunshine left too (literally & figuratively!). We haven't really seen it since, and boy, are we ready for it to return!
After everyone gained their health back, Sydney's two top front teeth decided to make an appearance. They are still working their way to full exposure, but teething does make the Little Miss a slight bit fussy, and disrupts our nap schedule (much to my dismay!). But, things are getting back to normal, and Sydney has been busy honing her walking skills. The video I've attached gives you a little taste of her mad walking skills! She is getting the hang of it way too quickly. I just know that one of these days, I'll be getting a glass of water in the kitchen, and Syd will stroll into the kitchen with a broad smile & surprise the heck out of me. She is a busy little bee, loves to get out & about and is always up for a challenge. Walking seems to be a real kick for her :)
Otherwise, Steve has been busy wrapping up his last month in HR and we are all looking forward to a less hectic work schedule for him. He has been able to get in some outdoor rockclimbing on the weekends, despite the poor weather. And Sydney & I join him in the rockgym sometimes during the week. Me to climb the walls and Sydney to climb the floormats--it works for all of us! Sydney & I get back into my exercise class routine next week, and we will also start attending a music class for little kids. I have joined a book club that meets once a month, and am really enjoying it & the people in it. Erin, Jude & I are attending a Sustainability workshop next week that should prove interesting.
Our garden is getting into gear...the corn, beets & radishes are all decent sized sprouts, and the lettuce & spinach are taking off. Steve's Berry Garden (yes, it's a place, thus the capitals!) is taking off, we're expecting a bumper crop of the strawberries, raspberries & blueberries! We are trying to plan a couple family trips for the summer, and we are headed to Coeur d'Alene in July to spend time with the Forster family.