Friday, July 24, 2009

Hitting Quackers


This is one of the first days Lyla discovered she could use her hands to play. She is 11 weeks old in this video.  She is hitting her duck named Quackers!  

3 months old!


Lyla Kate had her 3 month birthday on Wednesday.  She has changed so much these past few weeks.  She is talking (cooing) a lot more.  My favorite thing is when she sings along with me.  She tries to sing louder than me.  It's pretty funny.  She also found her hands and will not stop starring at them.  She has rubbed her pointer finger raw from sucking on it so much.  It is kinda nice not having to depend on the pacifier as much, but I'm worried she will make a habit out of sucking her fingers.  We can take the paci away, but can't take her fingers away. Watching her play with her toys on her play mat is also a highlight of the day.  She has so much more of a personality now.  It's a new adventure everyday.  I love watching her grow and discover new things.  Who knows what will be next.  Here are some pictures from this past month.
13 weeks old! (She can't hold it by herself completely...we still help,
don't worry!)

Play time :)
Donnie and Nicole's wedding
11 weeks old
Lyla and Jackson just hanging out

Friday, July 17, 2009

9 hours!

Lyla Kate officially slept 8 and 9 hours this week.  It has been amazing.  My body didn't know how to handle that many consecutive hours of sleeping.  :) She has been growing so much recently.  I really noticed it today when I was brushing her hair.  It is starting to get so long.  Well, I guess I shouldn't say long...more like strands that are 3/4 to an inch long.  We are in Flora, IL now for one of Dan's good friend's wedding. Hopefully she will sleep as long in her pack in play.  I'm sure we will have plenty of good pics from the weekend.  I'll post them soon!  

Thursday, July 9, 2009

Friends and good times!

Yesterday we went to visit Kinsley Marie. She is so tiny and precious. I truly can't remember Lyla being that small. They weighed 1 oz apart and Kinsley just seemed so small. We were so glad we got to see them and that they were doing so well. Sara looks like such a proud mama. Can't wait to have more play dates with them in the future. Tonight we went to the West Creek Summer Picnic. It was so great seeing everyone again. All the West Creek babies were too precious. I swear it seemed like there were babies everywhere. My friend Tearza is pregnant, and she looks awesome. She is going to be such a cute pregnant teacher. Can't wait for play dates with Nolan/Emery (We'll know soon...yay!) Kathryn's little boy, Jackson, is such a cutie. I am so jealous of his head full of hair. I could seriously have some cute hair-dos on Lyla if she had as much hair as him. I always look forward to our get togethers. They are too cute sitting next to each other. I'm so glad I have so many friends with babies and soon to be little ones.