15 Wonderful Weeks

Lady Bug is now about twice the length of her favorite teddy bear! Every week she seems to grow rounder and then just when I think her little belly is going to pop, she grows longer! So she still fits into most of her 0-3 clothing... but not for long!

Just hanging out with "her girls"

She love, love, loves sitting up!

(she can't do it alone yet of-coarse but with the help of a few pillows, she's a pro)

And in case you wondering what that darling onsie says on it....

(shan's friends made it because Layla's cousins all love pirates so much!)

10 fingers

Layla is developing her fine motor skills and really practicing her new favorite descovery. Her 10 little fingers.

Learning to reach and grab onto things

Loves to hold hands and give them kisses

14 WEEKS!

Layla loves her new BUMBO chair. Still gets really tired after a few minutes of holding her head up but loves to be able to sit up and enjoy the view! Isn't that SMILE the greatest!?

Pumpkin Patch 2009

Kevin's family goes overboard for most all holidays. But most of all, they go overboard on Halloween. Day family Halloween traditions include: planting their own pumpkin patch in the spring, all the grandkids collecting the truck load of (125) pumpkins on the first saturday of fall, the grandkids each guess how many pumpkins will grow each year and the one closest wins $5.00, extreme pumpkin carving for the pumpkin show, spending a lot of time at Grammy and Grampy's house, picking out a costume and pair of PJ's to wear after the costume, and eating yummy treats in the shape of Halloween fun, and trick or treating with the family.

Layla's first year with Grandpy's homegrown pumpkins.

Pictures of some of last years pumpkin show... just so you know what you're in for!

TWELVE TWENTY NINE A.M

Layla is officially 3 months old. What a beautiful three months it's been for her. We will never be able to thank everyone who has been a part of her life with us. She is a miracle, from the first few rough days she spent in the NICU, to the plane ride to Utah and now to her 3 month birthday. An absolute miracle. She will always know of how cherished she is by everyone of you... no matter where you are. Happy 3 month birthday Little Lady!

FEELING BETTER

LAYLA GOT SOME FRESH CRISP AIR AND ENJOYED THE BEAUTIES OF FALL IN THE UTAH MOUNTAINS

AND SHE SPENT SOME TIME WITH HER FRIENDS... THEY ALL WISHED HER TO GET WELL SOON

AND SHE DID! SHE FEELS MUCH BETTER AND THANKS YOU ALL FOR ALL THE WELL WISHES.

Grandpa to the Rescue!

While attempting to get a family photo in our Longhorns attire (that we love so much). Miss L started screaming so hard that it sort of scared us a bit. She had been acting a little funny all day and even had a little cough that was hard to tell if it was just the beginnings of a giggle, or a legitimate cough. So when she was screaming during our photo we decided to call Shannon's dad who is a doctor. It's quite convenient to just buzz over to his house and he had a look at her. After his full exam and looking in her ears we discovered the poor buglette has a small ear infection. She wasn't too happy with grandpa using the otoscope in her ears... but she felt much better after a little tylenol and extra TLC. We'll keep a close eye on her to see if it takes care of itself before we start messing around with antibiotics. Nice to have a doctor in the family.... sad to have a sick bugaroo.