Tooth...or Teeth!

This tooth has been trying to make an appearance for the last 3 weeks. Well...it is finally here, but we just can't seem to get a picture of it. Laela makes funny faces or bites you or sticks her tongue out.....until today! I think I clicked at just the right time. I had the camera practically in her face when I clicked...

Isn't that funny! There may even be two in there!

So, my dorky engineer husband packs Laela TWO toys in the diaper bag today...One red triangle and one blue circle. Of course she is such a great baby that she made due with what she had! Laela Grace, you are so wonderful....mommy and daddy love you!

I think I can....

...shove this entire teether in my mouth!

Pre-Valentine's Day fun...

Laela had her first school Valentine's Day (aka "Friendship Day"). This morning we put her in a pink shirt and pink socks with a cute pair of jeans. Then off we went to school for her first Valentine's fun! Here were some of fantastic goodies that Laela got from her friends...

What sweet little friends and I think it is so funny that the majority of the cards are home-made (can you tell that we are all teachers???) Also, the moms and dads came up with such great ideas for babies. Laela got a new pair of socks, a rubber ducky, and a snack holder with name labels inside. Too cute! (Yes...I made something for Laela's friends. I decorated a picture frame with fun ribbon and a little silver embellishment. Then I added a note for the parent to put in a picture of their "little sweetheart". They turned out awesome!)

I thought this class picture was hilarious! The teacher said it took about 20 shots to get everyone in a half-calm state. Don't you love 8 babies all at once!

Of course Ro did not forget about me. He surprised me with flowers today. Here they are...beautiful as always!

Rainy days...

Here it is! Our latest cute piece of Laela clothing....
Okay, okay. YES...Laela is wearing her diaper and a raincoat but I have good reason. When I heard that it was supposed to rain yesterday, I was so excited! The first thing I said to Ro was "YEA! Laela gets to wear her new raincoat!" He looked at me like I was absolutely CRAZY! Problem was...Laela was acting like Griselda all day yesterday, so we didn't get a picture. Today, it rained again. PERFECT, so you think. She fell asleep in the car and did not have on her coat. When we got home, I gave her a bath and she was so happy. Well...of course that is a great time to put her raincoat on and take a few pics!

Friends...

Laela and Maddie just hanging out! Aren't they going to be such cute little buddies? Maddie is getting a little sleepy and Laela was such a good friend to let her borrow her shoulder to lay on...

Baby maternity jeans...

Okay...those words don't usually go together, but Ro and I had a vision. It has been the hardest time finding a pair of jeans that fit Laela. You see...she has a little bit of a belly, kinda like a pregnant woman. Then...one night Ro said, "Laela needs maternity jeans. You know the kind with the stretchy stuff around the waist." HOT DAMN! I was shopping at the Gap the other day and there they were!

Happy Birthday, Mikaila!

Happy Birthday to you!
Happy Birthday to you!
You look like a monkey,
and you smell like one too!
Mikaila...Happy 7th Birthday! WOW! You are growing up so fast! I can still remember when you were a little baby girl and I was changing your diapers. Now you reading, writing, and buying your own shoes! We hope you had a fantastic day! Love Ro, Kelli, and Laela

Just a swingin'...

Since it was so nice out today, what better than to take Laela to the park? Kelli and I always wanted to put Laela in one of those bucket swings and see how she liked it. I was somewhat worried that Laela's weight "imbalance" would cause her to topple out BUT she hung in there and loved it!

Rohit's typical picture taking abilities, but who is looking at him anyway?

Hanging at the table...

For awhile now, we have been putting Laela in a highchair when we go out to eat. She seems to love being up and free to move all about. Here she is just after finishing her dinner. Does she look comfy or what?

She seems to absolutely love sitting with us and being engaged in everything going on at the "big kids" table. Laela has already bonked her head twice on the edge of the table, but she still keeps smiling!

Here it is...

Laela got her "luxury seat" in the mail this week. Yes...we finally made a decision on which car seat to get. Ro has been reading the manual for 2 days and with a little help...

and a few games of "Peek-a-boo"...here is the final product!