Christmas 2008

We had such a great time visiting our families in Utah for Christmas. It was really snowy and really cold. Layla did such a good job in the car for the ride there and back. It was so fun for Layla to spend time with all of her family. She is one lucky lady to have so many people love her.
 

A big week

This has been a big week of milestones for our little girl. First off, she is sleeping in her crib..... in her own room. I was so reluctant to get her out of the cradle even thought she was entirely too big for it. I was heartbroken when Juan took it apart. It was very convenient and comforting to have her right there next to me all night. But it really was time and now the cradle is available for the next baby.

Her room is right next door to ours and of course I am in there quite a bit as she learns to sleep in her crib. She is also learning that she doesn't need to nurse so much during the night. I am still working on convincing her of that.

At Layla's 4 month checkup this week, our doctor said that we could start to slowly introduce some rice cereal into her diet. She suggested that we try it for dinner and hopefully fill her belly up enough to get her to start to sleep through the night without waking to nurse. She did such a good job using her tongue and swallowing! She was over it after a few bites but Juan and I were so proud of her.

"ok Mom and Dad. I am ready to try this out!"


"What the....."


"are you sure this is a good idea Daddy?"

4 month old checkup!

Tuesday was Layla's 4 month doctors appointment (she was actually 4 months and 5 days old). She is weighing in at 16 pounds 11.5 ounces and is 26 inches tall. She is in the 95th percentile for height and weight. Our doctor said she was "thriving" and that made us feel great because we can't get enough of her rolls. I am so glad she is healthy. Another round of shots were no fun :(

Every baby girl needs her own pink Christmas tree!

 
We were so lucky to have the Hess family visit for Thanksgiving. We spent Thanksgiving day cooking up a storm. We were in charge of all the sides for Thanksgiving dinner with the Wurtz's and DeSchepper's. Lori and I made Kacie's famous rolls and they turned out awesome! Kevin didn't think we were going to pull it off so he went to the store to buy back up rolls. Needless to say, those were thrown away. I am so proud of us Lori! Those rolls are no easy feat. The Hess' were only here for 2 days but we managed to have some fun and some delicious protein pancakes. We love when family comes to visit.

Go Utes!

Just a little tv?

I have found a way to take a quick shower and get dressed in the morning. I prop my baby in front of the tv. Definetly won't win mom of the year for this one but she really seems to like looking at the tv. I promise its only for 15 minutes or so. Not too bad, right?!

Getting so Big!

History!

Layla stayed awake to watch a piece of history made tonight (I can't believe she made it past 7:30!). What a crazy election! Regardless of everyone's opinions, I hope we can all come together now and work together to get this country on track. I am hopeful.

Halloween 2008

Layla as a lady bug (thanks Lori for letting us borrow your costume). It was fun dressing her up even though we just stayed home handing out candy to trick or treaters.


Layla's head was a bit too big for the lady bug hat. She didn't like it at all!

We only got out 1 Halloween decoration this year, Harry. I don't know why we call him Harry because he is only bones!

She only made it through a few trick or treaters, then left the rest to Juan and I. Gotta love that 7pm bedtime!!

Layla loves Betty

Betty the Bunny that is! She totally snuggles with her! I love it.

PS when Layla is tired or starts to fall asleep she plays with her hands like she is doing in this picture. It reminds me of Grandma Joyce for some reason, because she would always twiddle her thumbs.

This week

Layla is practicing sitting up in her Bumbo. She is not quite sturdy enough to sit there for very long but she is getting stronger every day.

We decided to have some "fall" fun and enjoy the morning at a pumpkin patch with the Henry's.

Feeding the goats

I am pretty sure you usually end a fall day at the pumpkin patch with some warm cider or hot chocolate. Here in Arizona we had snow cones!

Footie Jammies!

Finally the weather has cooled down here. The best part is putting this cute baby of ours in warm footie jams. I love a baby in warm jammies. They are just so snuggly and sweet. It is supposed to be back up into the 90's again tomorrow. Hopefully the evenings will stay cool because I can't get enough of her in these pajamas.

Ouch!

Well Layla's 2 month appointment was this morning and it was just as horrible as I expected. She was due to start her vaccinations which was a real debate for Juan and I. We definetly wanted to vaccinate her but weren't sure as to who's schedule. After speaking with our doctor and doing some more research, we decided to do the normal vaccination schedule which meant this little girl had to have 4 shots and one oral vaccination. She was not a happy girl and ended up working herself up so much that she threw up all over her and I. You think I would learn by now to always keep an extra outfit around but I never seem to! I guess I am still figuring out this whole motherhood thing!


The other news is that we have some serious physical therapy to do at home with this little girl to strengthen the other side of her neck. She has always favored turning her head to one side and it is really strong on that side (thus my c-section). So now we have to hold her head down flat for 2 minutes at a time 15 times a day. Hopefully this will work and therefore avoid the possibility of her having to wear a helmet to correct it. 2 minutes is a long time when you have a screaming baby but I will take that over the alternative!



Here is another shot of her serious thighs! She is almost 14 pounds and 23 inches! That puts her in the 95th percentile for weight and 75th percentile for height. She is one healthy girl!

Layla's Weekend

Protein Pancakes make everyone so happy. I can't wait to have protein pancake milk!



Saying goodbye to my friend Sage



And an afternoon nap with Daddy.

Aaah the life of a baby!

So guess who weighs 12 pounds!!

Here are the rolls to prove it (notice the fists of furry?)!



Yesterday I weighed myself alone (pretty depressing) and then with Layla and she weighs over 12 pounds at 6 1/2 weeks old! Can you over feed a newborn?

Layla's BFF Sage!

Layla and I had a playdate with our friends Cary and Sage. Sage is 6 months older than Layla. Since Cary and I are both home with our girls, we love to get together
for lunch and playdates.

Layla was not happy to get in her carseat but Sage was a perfect angel



Riding in the car together



Playing with toys!





Sage giving Layla a kiss goodbye!


Cary and I have decided today that we may have to do these playdates more often. Both of our girls slept so well last night. Layla slept 4 1/2 hours between a feeding last night and she never goes longer than 2 or 2 1/2 hours (It scared me to death)!!

I love to be swaddled!!

Sleeping Beauty

Layla's room

While Kacie was in town she helped to repaint Layla's room. We decided to "girlie" it up some more. She also sprused up the pink curtains. Thanks Kacie for all of your hard work.

First photo shoot

We finally had Layla's newborn photo's done. Even though her baby acne has started, I didn't want to wait any longer since she is getting bigger every day. Doing naked baby photos was pretty funny. There were 3 pee accidents and two poops (one all over daddy and even between his toes!!). It was so fun and we can't wait to see how they turned out.


Waiting for my next shot!


It's so tiring being this cute!