Running Shoes

Okay - the shoes are too big but she likes to hold herself up on her chubby little legs so I figured if she wants to stand, she can practice wearing shoes too. She is wobbly on those little sticks, but she is happy the minute she digs her toes into the ground. Lila loves the outdoors, if she gets cranky, we just carry her outside and it is like pushing a mute button. Anyway - have a great weekend. Cannot wait to meet my new nephew/1st cousin once removed:)!

Nike Girl

Lila in the grass!

Blue Sky!

Smile!

4 Months

Wow, time flies by! Lila will be four months old tomorrow and she is growing. We had her 4 month check up yesterday and Lila now weighs 13 pounds and is 23 inches long. She smiles, laughs, plays with toys, looks at daisy, and loves to be outside. She loves mommy and daddy and all her family and friends. She really seems to be happiest when we have social time with lots of people around. She now fits into the cougar clothes she received as gifts - it is so much fun to play a little dress up! Of course, Lila can grow up to do whatever makes her happy, but we can dress her as a coug for now:).

I know things can change, but Lila has slept from 9:30 PM to 7 AM for 4 days in a row. Thank you God and thank you Lila! AND... she will go back to sleep for a while after eating so I can have a cup of coffee and update this info (or clean house, cook, write thank you letters, etc.). j

This is Lila at about 3 months old.

Play time with Dad!

Lila in pink and her first Cougar outfit!

I put a big huge cougar bow on her head and all she wanted to do was eat it! Can't blame her though, it was kinda funny!

And isn't she just adorable!

Outside

Lila and I spent a lot of time outside today and it is obvious by her sunny disposition that she loves to be outdoors. I tried to get Lila and Daisy to smile, but it is pretty hard to get a baby and a dog coordinated, specially with one arm.

Speaking of one arm... I got bad news today. I didn't just dislocate my shoulder, I tore 2 of the 3 rotator cuff ligaments. And, they don't just have a little tear but as the doctor said, they experienced a lot of trauma. I have surgery scheduled for March 18th so please keep us in your prayers.

That said, I'm feeling optimistic and finally really starting to enjoy being a mom. Lila is sleeping so much better at night that I am functioning and not just a walking zombie. She sleeps for about 6 hours, eats and sleeps for 3 to 4 more. Pretty good! We have her 4 month check up on the 11th and we will know her weight next week.

Yawning baby.

Someone blinked:)

Daisy, you are supposed to look at the camera.

The new swing, it works, it really works... she actually took a long nap! It is a Zen swing, and she seems pretty relaxed.

One morning, I fed her in bed and then she was out so I had to capture the moment!

Cute Cousins

Gunner and Lila spent the whole weekend together and it was entertaining to watch. Gunner has grown and changed so much and he really seemed to like having someone small around... which I hope carries over to his new little brother. He was so good with her, only soft and nice touches and always saying where's Lila when he couldn't see her.

Even though Lila doesn't have much say in what she does, her and Gunner did all kinds of stuff together; they went to the park, rode in the car, went to the mall, watched "Cars", looked at each other, shared toys and even took a bath.

I look forward to the fun times to come when all of the news kids in the family get to play together like we used to do. We all get to watch them grow up together just like we did and are still doing. Gotta love family!