Bendel Update 2010

Like they say "better late then never" - this applies to our family newletter for 2010. We had great intentions of writing it over christmas break. Christmas Break, we all ended up with colds and the ambition just wasn't there. Anyways it is finally done. Enjoy!

English Version:
2010

Deutsche Version:
2010

6 Months

All I can say is where did the time go. Ashlyn is 6 months old today. She is a very happy baby, as long as she has enough attention - she loves to play with her sister, roll over and stand up. Happy half Birthday Ashlyn!

1st day of Kindergarten

Where has the time gone. Sydney can't really be old enough to be going to kindergarten. Monday was her first day - getting ready to go was a battle but once she had her backpack on she was happy and couldn't wait to get there. I was fully expecting tears or a fit when I dropped her off - but she was completely the oppposite. Got her outdoor clothes off - quick tour of the kindergarten and then she decided to paint - so I said goodbye. I was in and out with in 15 minutes - and not a single tear. I picked her up just after 12 - and heard from her teacher that she did cry a little bit - but she cried becuase another kid wanted to comb her hair and that would ruin it. Not the reason I expected - but happy that she loves kindergarten. This morning - no fight getting ready - and super excited to go. Kindergarten is a lot easier on Sydney then I expected.

Our little musician

Sydney got a magazine with a recorder from Oma and Opa for Christams. She loves music so much - that she's been running around the house "playing" her recorder. I think we might just accidently forget it here.

Season's Greetings

Christmas wishes to one and all from the little elf



and the medium sized elf.



Bendels wish family and friends a very Mery Christmas and a Happy New Year!!

3 Years Old!

Here's Sydney just minutes old.


Sydney and her 1st Birthday cake.


Syd trying out the gifts and clothes from her 2nd Birthday.


Princess Sydney on the moring of her 3rd Birthday.

Happy Birthday Sydney - we love you.

6 Years Ago

I married the man of dreams. We've had so many fun, crazy, and memorable moments. We have two little princesses - who keep us busy.
I love you David, here's to many more years and memories.