Sydney Ann

Our new niece Sydney Ann is here! She arrived today around 3:30 via c-section. My sister said she has brown hair and is really cute!

Sydney is named for the city in Australia where the Jahnke's spent some happy years (and they happened to love that name before they moved there).

Ann is Duey's mom Shirley's middle name.

Sydney was 8 pounds 6 ounces, and 20 inches.

We can't wait to meet her! Welcome to the family, Sydney!

Mira's first day of 2nd grade

 Here is Mira on her first day of second grade! She was very excited to start school, but then decided she would have liked "one more week of fun" before going to second grade. I know she'll love the routine and being back with her friends.

With her baby sister

Our official photo on the front porch!

With her friend Isaac at the bus stop.

Waiting for the bus on the first day.

Valley Fair :: Labor Day Weekend

Chris's dad and his wife Terri treated their families to a day at Valley Fair on Sunday. What a blast from the past! I personally hadn't been there in 20 years. The girls LOVED the unlimited rides idea (so much better than at the State Fair where they only get 4-5 rides each).

We met in the morning, had a couple hours of walking around and riding, then took a break for grilling lunch. Then back to the park for some more fun! It was a chilly day, so the water rides were out, but it was so nice to be there when it wasn't really hot. Because of the State Fair, it wasn't as busy as usual, either!

Getting ready to ride the antique cars.

Mira was SO ready to get her license!

Riding on the lady bug ride.

Whoo! This was a high one!

Amelia and Grandpa on the Swing Set ride.

Mira and Amelia getting ready to capture the Red Baron!

A personal meeting with Snoopy!

My sweet babies at the entrance, ready to get going and start the day.

Amelia loved the carousel.

Thanks so much for the fun day, Randy and Terrie!