18 Months!

The last two months have been busy, as usual.  Layla's Mimi came to visit at the end of June and we had such a good time.  Layla took her first ride on the carousel while we were in Santa Barbara. We went wine tasting in Santa Ynez to some great wineries and Layla got all the attention.

Layla and I took an eight hour car ride up to my Aunt Sally's farm for our annual family trip.  Though the drive was long, Layla was a trooper and did amazing in the car.  When I stopped to get gas, I found that she had given herself and her clothing some tattoos.  Thankfully they are washable pens. Whatever works to keep her entertained.

She absolutely loved being around her family and spending time on the farm with the animals.  She especially loved the baby goats since they were just her size.  I was so excited because she had no problem hanging out with everyone there.  She didn't need mommy around her every second.  My little bean is growing up.   

Matti playing with the triplets

Hanging in the boat on the river

Playing with the blue donut

Loves for the baby goat

More loves

Just her size

Swing time

Exploring with cousin Jacob

Watching her silly cousins with Uncle Erik

Hugs from Aunt Sally

Fun Times!

Layla is loving the fact that she has figured out how to jump in her stimulus package. It cracks me up to watch her little feet, because it is like she is tap dancing.

Layla had a great time at the river up at Aunt Sally's farm. She loved jumping on the beer holder with a giant lobster on it and kicking her feet in the water. I was surprised too, since that water is quite cold. Good thing it was about 95 degrees out.

Sometimes you just need to scream. Love this. She is such a crack up.

Aunt Sally's Farm

Layla and I drove eight hours north with my mom up to our Aunt Sally's farm for the fourth of July weekend. Unfortunately Pete had to work so he wasn't able to make it this year, which was a major bummer. Layla was such a trooper and did so amazing on the trip. She loved hanging out with her grandma, grandpa, aunts, uncles, and cousins so much.

The whole gang!

Chillin' with her Aunt Sally


And her Auntie Mandi


Giggles with Grandpa


Me and my Monkey


Loves her Uncle Matthew


Swinging with her Auntie Shelby


Sticking her tongue out with Justine...


and Matti...


and Mommy

We all walked over to the river across the street from the farm, which is quite chilly, so I wasn't sure how Layla was going to react to it, but she loved it. She had such a good time dipping her feet in and surfing on the floating beer holder.

Her Uncle Erik and Aunt Mandi got her a Johnny Jump Up for the farm, which worked out great. She loved that she could not only jump in it, but she could turn it and see in all directions as well. We also put her in the giant swing chair, which she enjoyed because she could swing and play with her toes at the same time.

She was such a happy little munchkin. She just loves being outdoors and was all smiles pretty much the whole time.

Having fun at the pond


Flying Layla


All giggles

All that smiling and giggling makes for a sleepy baby.

So bright!


It just doesn't get any cuter than that.