Today Layla is 4 months old. Quite the young lady she is becoming. Her little personality is starting to show. She loves to smile and coo and will often turn her her head in embarrassment when talked to. Personally, I think she is just working on the skill of flirting.
Lilly continues to be a delight and honestly makes me laugh every day. She is always saying the most hilarious things and definitely keeps us on our toes as to what we say when she is around. She is starting to be a bit more challenging when it comes to discipline. If there was ever a doubt as to whether or not she has a strong will, it has definitely been determined that she does. Not necessarily a bad thing but trying to figure out how to parent her in the most effective way is another story. She continues to enjoy books and puzzles and has recently found an enjoyment for taking care of her dolls (feeding, bathing, diapering, etc.). Wonder where she got that from?
The last few months have been busy, busy. We traveled back home for Thanksgiving and then had Thanksgiving at our house with Mike's family that weekend. My mom had her 60th birthday and retirement party a few weeks ago. Of course we made the trip home to celebrate. The following week I celebrated my 33rd birthday (by the way, my husband went above and beyond to make the day special). Last weekend we went to Mike's moms for Christmas and then will be leaving later today for my parents house to celebrate our family Christmas.
With everything that's going on it's amazing how God has blessed us with a sense of peace and calmness during this season. We haven't felt obligated or stressed to be anywhere or do anything and have managed to find the right balance of spending time with others and just being together as a family. As the year comes to a close I honestly can't even begin to count my blessings but I know the One who can and for Him I'm eternally grateful!
Lilly continues to be a delight and honestly makes me laugh every day. She is always saying the most hilarious things and definitely keeps us on our toes as to what we say when she is around. She is starting to be a bit more challenging when it comes to discipline. If there was ever a doubt as to whether or not she has a strong will, it has definitely been determined that she does. Not necessarily a bad thing but trying to figure out how to parent her in the most effective way is another story. She continues to enjoy books and puzzles and has recently found an enjoyment for taking care of her dolls (feeding, bathing, diapering, etc.). Wonder where she got that from?
The last few months have been busy, busy. We traveled back home for Thanksgiving and then had Thanksgiving at our house with Mike's family that weekend. My mom had her 60th birthday and retirement party a few weeks ago. Of course we made the trip home to celebrate. The following week I celebrated my 33rd birthday (by the way, my husband went above and beyond to make the day special). Last weekend we went to Mike's moms for Christmas and then will be leaving later today for my parents house to celebrate our family Christmas.
With everything that's going on it's amazing how God has blessed us with a sense of peace and calmness during this season. We haven't felt obligated or stressed to be anywhere or do anything and have managed to find the right balance of spending time with others and just being together as a family. As the year comes to a close I honestly can't even begin to count my blessings but I know the One who can and for Him I'm eternally grateful!
Thanksgiving Day
Thanksgiving Day with Great-Grandparents
"Big" and "Little" Sister
Sisters
Lilly helping Daddy decorate the Christmas Tree
Layla watching all the Christmas decorating
Saying a quick prayer :)
A fun playdate with our Besties (best friends)
She really is the "best gift ever"..or at least one of two!
Simply Sweet
4 months old
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