How to Eat Polka Dots...

First: Find target

 Second: Grab hold of target

 Third: Shove into mouth

Success!!

 Every time we put her in this dress she eats it non stop. No matter what we do, she finds a way to grab those polka dots, and shove them in her mouth.

6 Months

I can't believe my little one is 6 months old. Time just goes by too fast. I've loved being able to stay home with her and watch her grow and learn. She is very curious, but not as adventurous. She will watch and study, but wont take the leap to go for what she wants. I'm in no rush though, I'm okay for time to slow down a little. 

Out for a walk at Shelby Farms. Our favorite place to walk around. 

 Visiting dad at work

 Dad dressed Lyla. What more do I have to say?

 Morning playtime

 Out for an afternoon stroll. She loves being outside, rain, snow or sun. 

 Eating dad's tie. 

 Playing with balloons. She was totally fascinated by them.

 Snuggles with dad

In the exact same onesie. Every month I think it'll be the last time, and every month she manages to squeeze into it again. Not growing too fast. Still wearing 0-3. 

Aug 24th: 4lbs 15oz (birth)

Sept 10th: 6lbs 1oz (2wk)

Sept 24th: 7lbs 4oz (1mth)

Nov 1st: 9lbs 3oz (2mth)

Nov 21st: 9lbs 12oz (3mth)

Dec 27th: 11lbs 3oz (4mth)

Mar 5th: 13lbs 5oz (6mth)

L.O.V.E.

For Valentine's Day, I made Daniel some Red Velvet Cupcakes to take to school for his classmates in his suite. And Lyla and I enjoyed a day outside in the wonderful sunshine. 

Sweet and simple. 

Sunday Inspiration

Here is a video from lds.org to help brighten your Sabbath. From the talk given by Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf in the Nov 2012 Conference.

Bath Time

Lyla has always loved bath time. And the older she gets, the more she loves it. If we let her, she would stay in there forever just kicking and splashing away.

 Look at those pruned little feet!

Saturday Is A Special Day.....

..... It's the day we get ready for Sunday: 

We clean the house,

and we shop at the store,

so we don't have to work until Monday. We brush our clothes and we shine our shoes,

 and we call it our get the work done day. 

Then we trim our nails,

 and we shampoo our hair,

 so we can be ready for Sunday!

First Food

At 5 1/2 months, we started Lyla on Oatmeal Cereal. We chose this instead if Rice Cereal because it is easier to digest as a first food and helps them to not get constipated.
It's been going great. She is really curious about the food, yet still learning how to eat and swallow.

Part 1 of first feeding:

Part 2 of first feeding:

 

Sunday Inspiration

Here is a video from lds.org to help brighten your Sabbath. It's only 4 mins, so go ahead....