It's been a while since I've been able to update her blog, computer issues, google issues, lack of camera issues. LOL. Check out these new pictures......she's such a big girl. I've really been working with her on her words with flashcards and repetition of words. I'm not convinced she's hearing 100% correct...but she has an appt with the ENT next month so i'm sure they will check her hearing then. Could just be toddlerhood. This month, she helped me put up the tree and we had a Christmas party with some friends at our house. She definitely brings the party with her. Hope you enjoy the pictures.

First Big Road Trip

I really couldn't begin to tell you how many hours this little trooper spent in the car. Mike, Amy and the kids live out in the beautiful country so to get anywhere, we drive and drive and drive. The weather was just beautiful and Lyla had SOOO much fun. Everyone fell in love with her. Here are some pictures with Mike, Amy, my neices (Lizzy and Alicia and my nephew, Justin) We went to Bishop's Castle, the Denver Zoo, and took Lyla to an indoor pool. Justin dared Grandma to go down the twisty water slide and she couldn't back down from a dare so we got some pictures of her too. My dad, Aunt Cookie and Cousin Yolanda made it down with her girls. What a fun filled vacation. We had a wonderful time

Some of the latest.....

Lyla is 13 months old now...definitely growing. Our baby won't be so little for much longer. She is wanting to be more and more independent, feed herself and doesn't like being "trapped"(by our hugs and kisses). She is on the go and on the move. I have uploaded some pictures of her just to show you a few of the latest. Her stats as of now: She's in 18 mos, working her way into 24 months clothing, size 4 shoes, trying for size 5. She's running and jabbering, examining everything, being sweet one minute and throwing terrible two tantrums the next. She is very advanced, trying to grow up too fast. She knows quite a bit and surprises me all of the time. This week, I let her play with one of my rings and she placed on her thumb, as if that's where it belonged. She grabbed a purse out of my closet and ran around with it, just like mommy does. She always surprises me with how much she knows. She has learned to climb on the recliner/rocker all by herself. She can't quite make it onto the couch yet, but it won't be long.

Lyla's One Year Celebration!!

What a great time we had at her birthday! She was the Belle of the Ball, and she made sure to work the room to visit all of her guests. Although we celebrated on Mother's Day, we had a great turn out and everyone just showered her with love and beautiful gifts! I'll never forget how excited and happy she was!!

My Big Girl

Here is Lyla Jane with some of her latest and greatest pictures!!! Hope you enjoy!!

Cruisin' around

So this is a very unprofessional video cut of Lyla Jane cruising around with her walker. She is very proud of herself when she does it and normally checks back for approval. Sometimes its freestyle with one hand, sometimes one-handed with a toy, you just never know what this little one will try. I hope you all can see it alright, I know its a little shaky and a little dark but it'll give you an idea of how much fun we are having with her. = )

Santa baby!

It was all about tradition, Lyla had no idea whose red lap I put her on and wasn't quite sure what was going on. She was fine until I walked away to let them take a photo and the picture they captured is one that had shown her pouty lip. Not the best picture but cute to mommy because I know that pouty bottom lip. Ha! Grandma, Grandpa and myself took her to Bass Pro Shop in Garland, and they had an oversized aquarium that Lyla just loved to look at. There were like 200lb catfish in there, hard to miss and she sure enjoyed it. Just wanted to share her cute dress with everybody.