Loving Life in the Fast Lane: April 2011

I told you I'd get to another post soon! YAY ME!

So for Lyla's first Easter we were in KC. We had visited Wichita the weekend before to visit family and Chris' aunts and grandma.

Friday evening we went up to Bass Pro Shop to see the Easter Bunny. We waited in line for a bit but the photo is free and we can take our own as well. There was an adorable little girl in front of us that just couldn't get over how cute Lyla was. It was sweet. She just wanted to initally explore and play with the bunny. Then we FINALLY got a smile and everyone in line went "awww..."

On Saturday we went to the church where I attend MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) for an Easter Egg Hunt. Lyla wasn't sure about the whole hunt part of it. She would grab the eggs I handed her and attempt to reach but not thrilled about it. Oh well! That's what first Easter's are for right?!

That evening we dyed eggs. She just wanted to grab the whole big bowl of hard boiled eggs and "eat" them. It was funny! She enjoyed watching us dye them though. We also left carrots for the Easter bunny. She needed to try them out before he did!

That morning, we found a new toy, a cute pink lamb and Easter basket full of yummy goodies. She sure did want to eat the goodies. That evening we ate an Easter dinner that was delicious. Lyla tried a little bit of ham and didn't seem to mind it. She's such an odd eater...I will never understand her eating habits I think!

Below is a video of her talking and her clicking her tongue.

First time visiting Easter Bunny

First Easter Egg Hunt

Helping with the eggs

Sitting and watching us dye eggs

In her Easter dress with bunny ears

Pretty girl!

Sorry all for not posting in a LONG time. We've been keeping busy! We have had family visit and just been enjoying the nice weather when we can.

So Lyla is now 7 1/2 months! Time sure is flying with her. She's babbling, doing more funny noises with her mouth, loves to play "Copy Cat", and just yesterday she pulled to a stand in the laundry basket all on her own! YIKES! There is a video below. She's been trying to do this for a week or so now. She's eating all sorts of food but is kinda finicky about eating. It's either a hit or miss with her.

For her "half" birthday, daddy spoiled her and got her two new toys. He got her a classic ring stacker and an adorable ladybug learning toy. She "danced" for the first time with a toy she had gotten from her Uncle Mike and Aunt Rachael for Christmas. (Here's the link).

We are finally also doing some sleep training. Night 1 was a NIGHTMARE! Night 2 was better. And it's generalizing to her naps as well. YAY! Night 3 is tonight...hoping it's even better because it was sure nice to really sleep! But through all of this, I found out that she can log roll and scoot backwards a bit. She's all over that crib when she's throwing a fit!

Our basement is looking wonderful! We have a TV, couch, end tables and a game in there. It sure will be a nice escape when summer comes. Now the task is the garage. My parents were nice enough to come and help out with cleaning it out. Now we are just painting the floor with the Epoxy paint that allows you to just wipe up whatever spills no problem. Then just re-organize it. It will sure be nice to have our garage back!

Last weekend Lyla met her great-grandma Norma and great-Aunts Patty, Theresa & Mary. It was a great weekend with Chris' family. We took our nephews and Lyla to the Botanic Garden in Wichita. Everyone had a great time I think!

We are very excited for Easter this weekend. I think we are going to go to the church I've been attending MOPS at for the egg hunt and then for service on Sunday. We are going to visit the Easter Bunny as well. I think she will be okay with the bunny. She's still okay with new people and being "passed" around. She just a very happy and content baby most times.

Enjoy the pictures! :)