Tuesday, April 20, 2010

THE SHOW STOPPER - SHOW OFF

Everywhere we go Layla's hair stops the show. Literally, as in people stop and talk to us about it, or repeatedly tell us how much they love it and then call all their friends over to see it. And these are people we don't know! Like people in the store, the gas station, restaurant... total strangers stop us to enjoy her hair. Layla's cousin said this about her hair; "G's Layla's hair sticks straight up... she really likes to show it off huh!?" Sometimes we wonder if it will every lay down, other times we hope it doesn't because it's so cute. We've tried hair gel, lotion, water, hairspray, and good old fashion lick the hand and slick it down... then if you watch it closely it slowly rises back up until it's in full salute! Not only do people say, "Oh my, what beautiful eyes," or "Wow, she is gorgeous," or "What a beautiful smile," but they say "Her hair is so fun! Look at it!" She really is a show stopper and we like to think that her eyes, her beauty, her smile and her hair are all just a reflection of what her incredible spirit has in store for us. She is strong, gentle, beautiful and full of life. Seriously, could that hair get any bigger?! Layla has a Halo of Hair.


And some days is stands up a little taller than others. We call it her Proud Peacock Hair. 
We're talking INCHES of height here people!!!! It's WILD!

Monday, April 19, 2010

OUR LITTLE CHICK - CHICK!

Just a quick video we took a few days ago. And those thighs... so cute I could eat her up!


P.S. 9 month stats:
Height: 30 inches (off the growth chart!!! She is so long in her torso we can't keep clothes to fit her!)
Weight: 18 lbs (39th percentile)

Still tall and skinny despite those chewable, oh so yummy thighs and cheeks! She gets so sick of us kissing her :)

Tuesday, April 6, 2010

NINE INCREDIBLE MONTHS

Wow, 9 whole months. Mother Nature decided to celebrate with about 1 foot of snow outside... So even though we would have rather had a nice picnic in the park... we'll embrace the day and celebrate with a family snowshoe outing and then warm up inside for lunch at our favorite cafe.



*don't forget to see Layla's 9 month photo on the right side bar - just scroll down a little. And her 9 month "stats" will be coming soon. She had to change pediatricians due to medical insurance changes and so we're waiting to get into her new doctor.

Friday, April 2, 2010

Red Letter Day

UPDATES ARE GOING TO BE GETTING TO YOUR MAIL-BOX A LITTLE LATE THIS MONTH. WE WANTED TO INCLUDE ALL THE EASTER FUN AND PICTURES.... SO WE'LL BE SENDING THE UPDATE LETTERS SOMETIME AFTER THIS WEEKEND! HOPE THAT'S OK :)
HAVE A HAPPY EASTER:)

Tuesday, March 30, 2010

Motor Boat- Stuck in Reverse

Layla is so close to crawling! She gets up on her hands and knees and rocks back and forth and she scoots around the house on her tummy... only, she's stuck in reverse! She accidently backs into the couch or under the kitchen table and then cries for rescue :) She's an adventurous little one and so so so much fun.
Here's her little motor boat cruising around this morning while dad was making omelets for us.



HAPPY EASTER WEEK!

Sunday, March 21, 2010

YESTERDAY AND TODAY


For the past 10 days Laylas cousin from Switzerland has been in town. They have been enjoying lots of tub time together, shopping the outlets for matching clothes and enjoying every minute they get to spend together.

We all know Layla is beautiful, but lately we have been made very aware of just how striking she is. People are always telling us we should enter her into a contest to be a "Gerber Baby"  and we just smile and say our thank you's. Last week Kevin was at a photo shoot for work and at least 5 people on the set told him how beautiful she is (from what they've seen in pictures or when I take her into work to see dad) and insisted that she be entered into a contest. On Saturday while Layla and I were at the local super-market, 2 women stopped their shopping and came across the store to tell me how beautiful she is.
We are constantly reminded of what a beautiful spirit inside and out that we have been blessed with. She is so happy and her joy radiates from her big beautiful eyes... that is what makes her beautiful. She knows how much she is loved by everyone all over the world. What an amazing spirit she is...

On a lighter note... here we are this morning before church. Layla loves to monkey around on the floor and get her wiggles out before getting dressed.


Have a beautiful Sabbath Day and THANK YOU so very much for your wonderful update letter.
Love
Kev and Shan

Wednesday, March 10, 2010

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We had a wonderful trip to St. George and Daddy did great in his bike race. We'll post some pics of the trip later this week! Layla is super busy playing with her cousin who is in town from Switzerland! Hope you all have a good week! Love Layla :)