Family Photos

Last weekend we had some family pics taken, and we just got to see them. They were awesome and we had so much fun doing them. There are a lot of pics, so I'll save you and only post the highlights of the day.

8 Months

My little girl is 8 months old today. She still amazes me every day. She is my biggest joy (sorry Daniel), and continually fills my heart with happiness.
~ She loves to laugh. When she gets tired, she gets really giggly and will laugh at anything you do. She is starting to get ticklish and I love it.
~ She anticipates what you are going to do. There are a few little games I play with her, and she will laugh knowing what's about to happen before I ever do it.
~ Loves food. She is such a good eater, and gobbles up anything I make for her.
~ She loves to be outside. We try to go on a walk everyday, sometimes twice a day, because she just loves being outside.
~ She gets upset when I leave the room, and gets really excited when I reappear. It's kinda cute.
~ She loves cuddles, which is good because so do I. She will rest her head on my shoulder if I'm holding her, and lean into my chest if she is on my lap.
~ She talks so much. Sometimes she gets really loud and you can't hear anything else.
~ Still no teeth!

 She has started this new thing where she tucks her hands under her chin. It's adorable.

 Loves playing with her toes

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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)

Mar 25th: 14lbs 3oz (7mth)

April 25th: 14lbs 13oz (8mth)

Blueberries and more

So for those who read my blog, know that I make my own baby food for Lyla. It's waaay cheaper and much yummier (I sometimes steal a bite when feeding her, it's that good).

Lately we have been experimenting with new flavors and spices. For some tartness, I've been adding blueberries or cherries to her fruits. Then we have been spicing things up with garlic, ginger and curry in her veggies. She was already used to cinnamon and nutmeg, so I was sure she would love these additional new flavors. And she sure does. She just gobbles up everything I put in front of her. I am lucky to have a star eater!

No Questions

Every day I smother my daughter with kisses. I tell her multiple times how much I love her.
I hope that when she grows up, she will never question how much she is loved by me, her dad, and her Heavenly Father.

A Walk in the Park

 Lyla and I took a stroll around Shelby Farms today. It's one of my favorite places in Memphis, and makes living here a little easier. I love this place, and so does Lyla. And the weather was perfect!

Chomp

Lately, there are 2 things Lyla loves to chomp on. 

1) Her little feet

2) My phone. Whenever she gets fussy, or want to keep her busy for a few minutes, I just give her my phone and she is thrilled!

General Conference

I always love watching General Conference. I had to work Saturday morning, so I missed that session, but I so much enjoyed the rest. 

When I was younger, living in South Africa, we had to travel a long way to listen to General Conference at our Stake Center. That was the only way we were able to listen to it. It wasn't until I went to BYU-I that I actually learned that there was more then just the Sunday morning session of Conference. How exciting that we get to listen to our leaders during 4 sessions, over a whole weekend! And it's also an excuse to eat yummy food!

Sunday was such a gorgeous day, we decided to watch Conference outside on our balcony. Not sure what our neighbors thought of that.

First Eye Exam

Lyla had her first eye exam on Friday, given by her dad. It was a great experience for Daniel, and Lyla was an absolute trooper. 

 At the end, we went out for a walk to make Lyla happy (she was a little sad having her eyes poked at). She just zonked right out. It was a big day for her.

Lyla is kind of amazing

I feel truly blessed to have such an amazing daughter. What ever we through at her, she just rolls with it. Every time we change her sleep schedule to help her sleep longer, she adapts. When we made the journey from WA to TN with the 2 hour time difference, it only took her a day to adapt. 

Last week we decided to stop giving her a binki at night. Before, if the binki would fall out at night, it would sometimes wake her up, and I would have to get up to re-bink her. Most nights were fine, but there was the rare occasion that the night would be terrible. So the first night, when she woke up for her binki, I just patted and  stroked her back to sleep. I only had to do this twice the first night, and haven't had to do it again since. 

Lyla also takes 4 naps a day, usually about 1 - 1 1/2  hours each. And if the nap only lasts 20 mins, then she will take an extra nap that day. That is all her. Nothing I've done. I couldn't stop her naps even if I wanted to. 

So Lyla is kind of amazing, and I am truly blessed to have such an easy going first baby, because I know that it could be so much worse!!