Anthony Family Status Update

Sorry for the delay in postings. It has been a busy couple of weeks. After coming home from vacation, all three of us got colds. The starter went out on Todd's truck, but my man fixed it himself! I was so proud. The next day Todd left for Montreal for work and for five days I got a chance to see what single mothers go through. I felt like I was performing all three acts in a three-ring circus: wash the bottles while simultaneously kicking the ball for Dixie and singing and making funny faces at Schuyler. She was sniffly all week and just not herself. I thought it was probably teething. Then, on Friday the daycare called not five minutes after I sat down at work to tell me that Schuyler Bird was running a fever of 101.6. I left work immediately and took her to the pediatrician. Right ear infection. Amoxicyllian is an amazing thing. She was back to her normal self in less than 24 hours. And, even better, Daddy came home!

We are heading home to Missouri next week so Schuyler can see her family and finally get to meet her great-grandmothers! We are so excited to take her home.

Schuyler's Beach Vacation

Schuyler takes a dip in the Chesapeake Bay!


Schuyler was tired after her big swim.


"Oh man," says Hudson after being buried in the sand by his own Mother!

Wes is now four years old. I can't believe how "grown-up" he is since we saw him last summer. He is a walking, talking, little man who was very interested in "Baby Schuyler." Hudson is lucky to have such a cool big brother.

Our little "Crab Hunter." Wes probably caught more hermit crabs than all the other kids at the beach combined.

Two very cool Moms after a little shopping trip to the resort shops.

I couldn't let her sleep through both of our trips down to the pool. It looks like she's drowning, but I promise she was not. Much like the beach, she was not necessarily unhappy to be in the water, but I wouldn't say she was happy about it either.

We were so happy to also visit with our friends Sean and Erin and meet their little Hudson. He turns one this month and is quite the ladies man.

The Great Adventures of Dining Out with Children.

Have baby gear, will travel! Looks like we may need to get that roof top carrier for the Subaru sooner than we thought.

Yummy, Sonic!

We had to go south of the Mason-Dixon line, but we got finally got some Chick-Fil-A!

A Day at the Beach

Schuyler enjoyed lounging on the beach in Cape Charles, VA. We had a wonderful vacation with The Ryan family. More pics of our first family vacation coming soon!

August Pics

What's in a Name?

Personalized bloomers from Cousin Whitney.

A specially made mini-license plate from my Dad.

Sporting her monogram in a sweet dress from Brooke.

July Pics

Schuyler's pout face.

Schuyler was observing the photographer at her first baby photo shoot. She looks a little leary, but she did great.

A live action shot of a roll-over!

Aunt Brooke came from Tennessee to visit her "near niece" and actually babysat on Friday while Mom went to work. Brooke said, "She's so easy. If she's upset all you have to do is feed her or let her look at herself in the mirror." It's true. She rarely cries and loves looking at herself - Schuyler not Brooke :)

Enjoying an afternoon at the winery with Mom, Dad, and Aunt Brooke.

Such a happy baby!

S is now sitting in her high chair and watching events unfold in the kitchen. No rice cereal, yet though. The pediatrician recommended waiting until six months. She is sleeping just fine so it doesn't bother us to wait.

Four Month Check Up

Schuyler had her four month check up this week. Drumroll...our little near termer is 24 and a half inches long and weighs 14.1 pounds. The doctor said she is doing great. Schuyler even gave the Doc a little rollover move on the exam table - such a show off!

Not much else to report around the Anthony household. The air conditioner is up and running again thanks to a brand new air compressor. We are heading to the beach in a couple of weeks to meet up with The Ryan family for our first actual family vacation. A few days off is sounding really nice. It will also be fun to see The Ryan boys and Schuyler together. Although, Hudson Ryan may have some competition from one of Schuyler's daycare playmates. She and Brady were doing tummy time together last week and holding hands! What I wouldn't have given to see that!