Tuesday, May 28, 2013

A NICE LONG WEEKEND...

 
 
 
Dear Layla,
 
 
We had a great relaxing weekend together as a family.  Papa had 4! days off of work to play with us.  On Friday Papa went out and got you a kiddie pool.  You were so excited!  We waited patiently inside for him to set it up.  You kept saying, "Waaa hooo!!  C'mon let's go to the pool!"
 
 
The weather this weekend was super nice.  You and Momma soaked up some good sun rays.  Every morning we'd wake up and ask Papa to open the pool so we could go swim. 


 
You jumped right in every time.





 
You have become quite fond of chocolate soy milk.  We took many chocolate milk breaks through out each day. 

 
Monday got really warm really fast.  By 11 am you were ready for a nice rest so Momma pulled out a blanket for you to lay on in the shade. 

 
Papa even joined you for awhile.

 
You were so nice to share your NiNi with Papa.


 
After swim time on Saturday and Sunday Dramma took you to the park to feed the duckies.  Dramma said you were so cute.  At one point you yelled, "Hi Duckies!  Duckies Come here now! Right now!  Do you want a spankin'?"  Hahaha!  You're too silly.

 
46 days till we are home in OHIO!!!  We can't wait!!
Love,
Momma&Papa

Sunday, May 26, 2013

TIME FOR WARM DAYS AND LOTS OF PLAY!


 
Dear Layla Lynn,
 
 
Can you believe it's summer already?!  Momma's spring semester is finally done.  WOO HOO!!!!  Now we have so much more time to play outside. 
 
We have had the best few months with you.  Momma and Papa can't believe how much you've grown and how many new words and phrases you've learned.  We are so incredibly proud of you! 
 
Right now we are counting down the days to go to ... MEME & POP-AY'S HOUSE!!!  YAY!!  We will be staying 10 days in Ohio.  You are going to meet so many great friends and family.  And who could forget the new memories we'll make with Mya, Sarah, Molly, and Cayden......
 
 
 This year we stayed in Colorado for Easter since we decided to go to Ohio in July.  We missed our traditional Easter's we have had in Florida.  
The Easter bunny made you an egg maze from your room upstairs all the way downstairs through the kitchen.  You were so excited.  We had you pick up all the eggs till you got to...  
 
 
Your Princess Easter basket.  It was filled with much needed Princess stuff...hehehe...

 
Totally cool!  Right? 
Papa taught you how to thumbs up...You're too cute!

 
You always know how to make Momma and Papa laugh...

 
The weather here has finally started to warm up.  We had a great family day one saturday playing mini golf.  You played one hole then became mesmerized with the decor on the course.  Momma and Papa just let you do your thing and we played for you. 



Papa tried to show you how to putt....You didn't like that.  You're always telling us that you need to try it on your own or you'll never learn!  Well really you say, "No, don't touch!"  ha!
 

 
We've had many many days at the park this spring.  You still love to swing and say, "Weeeee" everytime.

 
Momma is so thrilled you love to wear hats now.  When you were younger you ripped them all off and said NO!  Now you're almost always wearing a hat.
 
 
Even things that aren't hats...you make into hats.  Silly girl!

 
You've finally come over your fears of the slides at the park.  You fearlessly fly down them in excitement.

 
 Aunt Tammi recently told us she's moving to Wyoming.  It's about a 6-8 hour drive away.  Momma is very sad but excited she's going to be happy.  You absolutely love your Aunt Tammi!  Much needed TLC will happen before she leaves...

 
You're still rockin' your sunglasses!

 
Momma and Papa found a frozen yogurt place close to our house...YOU LOVE IT!!!  Many more frozen yogurt trips should be expected this hot summer.



You still rip bows out of your hair, but sure like rockin' the headbands.
 

 
Your laugh and smile is and always will put a smile on everyones face. 

 
Papa's softball league has started up again.  He plays spring, summer, and fall.  We try to go to every game.  You love rooting him on!  Momma and Dramma taught you to clap your hands and yell, "GO PAPA!  YAY!!"



What's Momma's is yours right...Those glasses look familar...hmmmmm

 
Who could forget your snuggle times with Papa. 

 
Can't wait for more fun with you our Layla Bug!!

Love,
Momma&Papa



Sunday, March 24, 2013

AFTERNOON RIDES....


 
 Dear Layla Bug,
 
Boy o' boy has it been busy around here.  We have so much to write to you about.  Momma got a  part-time job, does school still, keeps the house going, it's been busy, busy!  We will start first with the afternoon truck ride Papa took you on a few weeks back.  You were so excited!!!
 
Papa loading you up.



Here we go!



You yelled, "Bye bye Momma!"
 

 

 
 
 
 
 
Papa sent this picture when you two were cruising...SILLIES!

 
Papa loves that you love his truck as much as him!  There will be more rides coming your way, summer is just around the corner.
 
Love you sweet girl,
Momma&Papa

 

Sunday, February 17, 2013

OH THE PLACES YOU'LL GO AND THE THINGS YOU'LL DO...

 
Dear Layla Bug,
 
Sorry Momma and Papa haven't wrote to you, the blog wasn't letting us upload your cutesy pictures!  Happy it's resolved now.  We've been really busy with you....
 
 
We've been playing dress up more...
 
 
Baker Layla!
 
 
We're so happy you like to try on your hats now.  You pick out hats of yours for Momma and Papa to wear too. 


We made a maraca at Barnes and Noble for story time one day.
 

 
We goofed around.

 
We dressed up.

 
We played doctor.





On the morning of January 18th, 2013 Momma heard you wake up, as she walked out into the hallway she saw you standing in your bedroom doorway. 
TIME FOR A BIG GIRL BED!!

And that's exactly what we did...
 



You were so excited!!  You squeeled and danced around.
 

 
At first you kept getting up and coming into Momma and Papa's room, but after awhile you finally layed your head to rest.
Since then you get up once or twice a night and pitter patter into Momma and Papa's room, mostly you just want more milk!
 
 
You're so fly....

 
Momma and Dramma took you to the mall and signed you up in the "Kiddis Club" so we could watch a Cinderella ballet and meet "Cinderella".  You knew she wasn't the real Cinderella cause her hair was dark! 

 
Playing with Papa's tools is always fun.


Playing in boxes...

 
Papa made a robot for you...HOW SILLY!

 
Papa is so funny!
 
 
You wanted to be a robot too...
 
 
 
Meme and Pop-ay sent you a microphone to sing with....You love pushing the buttons on it.  You only sing sometimes, but when you do it's usually someting from Cinderella or Beauty and the Beast.


 
You sure are a CUTEY!
 


 

There is never a dull day with you our sweet bug! 
 
Love you!!
Momma and Papa