Happy One and a Half!

Now I understand why parents always used to tell me enjoy it because they grow up way too fast. Laila is now officially 18 months old (a whole year and a half!) Life has been so much more complete with her. She brings me laughter everyday. It seems like just yesterday I was carrying her out of that hospital in my arms. New words come out of her mouth every passing minute and she is a total joy to be around. God has truly blessed us with a perfect little girl. Even in her crabby, dramatic tantrum moments. I can go on and on with stories of things she has done or said. Seeing how much she has grown makes me ready to keep our family growing. She is sweet as pie...and I love her to death! Happy year and a half little ham. Words can't express how much we adore your sweet face.

Independance Day Weekend!

We started our Fourth of July weekend at The Florida Aquarium. Jason and I wanted to enjoy a day with the three of us. We both figured we haven't been there since it practically opened. So much had changed there. We loved it! They had an outdoor area for kids to play while the parents sat at a tiki bar style area. Next time we will have to bring Lai's swimsuit. She was so amused by all the birds and fishies. She is so grown up now and it's so much fun taking her places where she recognizes and knows whats going on around her.

On the 4th it was pretty low key. Laila didn't sleep well the night before because we had friends over for the UFC fight. She decided to join in the party at 1 a.m. She was all refreshed and didn't want to go back to sleep. So, we woke up late and missed church on the 4th. We hung out around the house most of the day, then went to The Little's for some food. It was a rainy day so there weren't any fireworks. It was an overall relaxing, fun 4OJ weekend..just wish the weather cooperated a little better.

The Binky Monster.

He came and took Laila's binky away! He told her he would save it for when she has a brother or sister. She wasn't to happy with him at first, but as days progressed she got over it. She is now clean of the binky for good. I woke up one day and just decided it's time to get rid of the thing. She was barely even sucking on them and she would throw it out of her mouth a lot of the time. So that day we left the house without it and she was fine when she was preoccupied. But come naptime or nite nite, she screamed like I have never heard her scream before. It was insane! But she cried herself to sleep with her blankie and got over it pretty fast. Now she just goes right to sleep with no problems. It was a lot easier then I thought. It has always been pretty easy to get Laila off of things, the bottle was a piece of cake. Let's just hope this continues with future children. Thanks Binky Monster for saving the day! It's been a long journey. We have been through all different types of binkies. It was a great ride...farewell mr. bink!