So time has truly flown since I last posted. I get caught up in life and forget about blogging. Oh well!
Lyla has changed so much since Easter! She’s now crawling, has two teeth, is cruising all over the place, signing, eating “real” food, she’s waving & saying hi, and the list goes on and on!
Feeding had been such an issue for us back at Easter that I thought I was going to lose my mind with it! But ever since she’s figure out how to pick up food on her own, that’s what we did. She eats off her tray and does great with it. Solved almost ALL our mealtime issues. HORRAY! She LOVES fruit…which is funny because that was the food that got the “worst” reviews by photos.
She’s such a hoot when it comes to milestones. I will voice my concern about something to either our Parents As Teachers (PAT) educator or the doctor, then the next day she does it. Like movement. I voiced a concern about movement , next day she was army crawling. With crawling & sitting up from laying down, voiced my concern at her 9 month well-baby check-up. That day took 2 knee steps and I found her sitting up in her crib that evening. STINKER!
She is doing great with communication. She has been signing all done for quite a long time, she’s been signing for drink (signs milk) since beginning of May, then transitioned that same sign into bottle in June, then has been using that sign for everything since mid-June. Just this past week she’s learned the sign more (she claps for it)…which means more and I want that. So I’m working on trying to teach her more signs because she is beginning to get frustrated when she can’t tell me what she wants. I’ve been thinking about going to a class that teaches signs with music for babies. Trying to weigh out the cost with the benefits. She is beginning to point to objects on request. At our PAT visit last week, she was able to point to a kitty 2-3 times in a book and has been able to do it here and there since then. She can also do it with a doggy. YAY!
We have been keeping busy with summer things. We’ve gone to 2 Royals games, gone to the pool a few times, done a few activities with my MOPS group, and had play dates with friends.
We went to El Dorado Lake with Chris’ family in June. We had a good time just hanging out with family. My parents came out for an afternoon to play with Lyla. Sadly, she was sick that weekend. Friday night was NOT a fun night in the cabin. L So Lyla and I went back to Chris’ mom’s house for Saturday evening.
Chris’ dad visited us for the 4th of July . He rode cross country on his Motorcycle. Chris’ brother’s family also came up from Wichita. We had some friends over for a 4th of July BBQ. It was a fun day. Lyla wasn’t scared of the fireworks. She likes them. We shall see what she thinks of them next year.
I can’t really think of anything else. I always say that I will post again soon, but we will see what happens. J Enjoy the photos and video links.
Happy 8 months to me!
We visited the Arboretum on 4-30 & enjoyed it a lot.
We went to the zoo on Mother's Day & Grandma/Grandpa Eilers came along. She liked all the animals.
With her Grandma Gloria on Mother's Day
First swing ride 6-21-11
Don't you love this attitude!!! Happy 9 Months Lyla!
First kiddy pool was a success. 6-9-11
Royals game with Chris' work. She LOVES the fireworks!
First camping trip. Her cousin Riley just adores her! :)
We went blueberry picking in Ottawa...and those are her FAVORITE! 6-18-11
In front of Lambert's Cafe (home of the thrown rolls) in Sikeston 6-24-11
Happy 10 months!
She thinks she must carry things in her mouth...hmmm...has she been taking notes from Bear?!
Happy 4th of July!
We have TWO teeth after visiting daddy is Sikeston....that was fun! (note sarcasm with teething & traveling)
This is the pony that my parents got her. She LOVES it!
We tried to get her to feed the giraffe at Lazy L Safari Park...she FREAKED! *Note the carrot falling*
These are her two new favorite toys...gatorsVIDEO LINKS:
Here is a link to Lyla first really good crawling moment.
Here is a link of Lyla dancing with a toy.
Here is a video link of Lyla riding her pony.
