Kory and Shay Dopp: Dustin's Graduation, and of course more Sydney

Thursday, May 26, 2011

Dustin's Graduation, and of course more Sydney

Our little Sydney is standing like a pro and trying to walk across furniture. "ALREADY?" I know, it drives me nuts that she's growing so fast. She has had plenty of bruises on her head (as you'll see below) that's for sure, but after a few days she has quickly figured out how to fall without hurting herself (for the most part).

See the bruise across her eyebrow? It reminds me of the scar on Scar in "The Lion King", don't you think?

Here Uncle Derik did that with her Little Puffs... There is actually a similar picture of us doing this to my sister Sheyenne with the good ole Rice Puff cereal.

Helping mommy vacuum

Showing off her cute summer dress. Every dress is cute on her, I can't resist taking a picture.

She's been doing that with her face lately: biting her upper lip with her two little teeth.

Grandma Teresa's present

Crawling like a pro. She now crawls normal and only occasionally she will pull out her army crawl.

Learning to share...

Cadence Smith came over to play. Sydney wasn't so used to the playmate, though it would be nice if she had one more often.

Such a cute standing baby.

Yes, I am feeding her chocolate. And yes, I am probably a bad mom for doing so. lol

CONGRATULATIONS, DUSTIN!!!!!!

My one and only older brother, Dustin, finally graduated from BYU! I say finally because he is considered an eternal student since he never wanted to leave. In other words, he is a great example because he never wants to stop learning. Lucky for you Dustin, you have a wonderful new adventure ahead of you. I'm not talking about marriage (though that is its own rollar-coaster in and of itself...). But your education will open doors that you can't even imagine would be possible to open. My only prayer for you, is that you do not sell yourself short. You won't start in the ideal position in life, yet I hope and pray you keep searching and keep moving up in the world, because you have the greatest potential to do so. When you do marry, take her with you. Whoever you choose, make sure she pushes you to your limit and takes risks in life as well. Again, my brother, don't sell yourself short and don't give up. There is so much out there that only you can achieve and the Lord brought you here to do it. Lastly, just know you sister loves you and looks up to you (always have). Stay close to your family always and stay close to the Lord.

Congrats and Good Luck with the bumpy road to come! (because it will obviously be rough) ;)

(It was just last year that Kory and I were doing this)

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Our Story...

Kory and Shay found each other at Brigham Young University at a Ward Choir practice, and they have been inseparable ever since. All except for the year and a half that she decided to follow Kory's lead and serve the Lord as a full time missionary, where she did so in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil from 2007-2008. Kory valiantly served in the New York, New York South Mission during 2003-2005. Now that they have been majestically reunited, they finished their college degrees while initially living in Provo, Utah. Now, they reside in Alpine, Utah. Two turned to three when their gorgeous daughter, Sydney, entered their lives September 2010. They currently live a challenging, yet happy life, and await for the next turn life's path brings them.