Well

I was just rereading my posts and I hearby resolve that I will not begin another post with the word "well."

Zoey and Leila

I wanted to post this before I forgot...

Last night Leila was being so cute and fun. Cory and I were sitting on our bed with her, and Cory was holding her up so she could stand. Zoey came in and wanted to play, she brought one of her toys with the hopes that Cory or I would throw it for her.

I picked up Zoey's toy and threw it out the bedroom door down the hallway. Zoey ran after the toy, ran back and jumped back up on the bed. We kept doing this, and Leila was standing up next to me on the bed, and when I threw the toy she would bend over so she could see Zoey chase it down the hall and run back. When Zoey jumped up on the bed with the toy Leila would laugh! It so was cute! I wish we had a third person there to get it on video...

Long weekend

Well, we are back at work from the long weekend. I have a lot to do to get back in the swing of things, but I figured I would take a few minutes to post an update.

We packed up on Thursday morning and drove to Tabor to spend the Holiday with family and we had a great time. No matter how long it has been since I lived there, I still feel at home when we visit. We had Thanksgiving dinner at Aunt Linda's house and spent the rest of the weekend hanging out at Grandma and Grandpa Howard's house.
Andrea, Dani and I put up Grandma's Christmas tree and Dad and Grandpa put up the outside lights.
Friday night Cory and I left Leila with my mom and dad and went out with Andrea and Steve, Cousin Nick and his girlfriend Angie and our mutual friend Tracy. This was the first time we had Left Leila for any amount of time except to go to work or a football game. It was nice to get out, but I think I am getting too old to enjoy bars. They are loud and stinky.

Well I don't have any new pictures to post yet...I will have to see what we have on the camera at home, but I wanted to update that Leila is feeling much better. She seems to be back to her normal sweet self...wish us luck that this is the last ear infection we see for a while... I hope everyone had a wonderful Holiday!

Leila's first illness

Well, Leila has had a pretty rough week. She started out just fine, but Tuesday night when she woke up to eat she seemed to be running a fever. This is the first time I have seen my baby girl sick, and it is a pitiful sight. she has spent the past three days laying around, not rolling, or playing....just laying on her back, or her belly, or sleeping...the poor little thing doesn't even want to crack a smile :(
Today we went to the doctor to have her checked out on Grandma Lori's suggestion...we had called earlier in the week and they wanted us to wait and see if it got worse. Well G-Ma said that she thought it was her left ear...and sure enough, Leila has a slight infection in her left ear. We were planning on attending Aunt Erica's wedding tomorrow, but it looks like we may be grounded until Miss Leila feels better. Well, I think I hear my baby calling out for her mommy ;)

I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend!

Oh, I almost forgot to mention...to match the three going on four teeth on top, Leila now has tooth number 3 cutting through on bottom!

I am not going to open my mouth.

Leila ready for church

Showing off her teeth!

Leila Bean

Well, things have been pretty exciting in the world of Leila lately...we now have FIVE teeth broken through...hopefully once number 6 makes its appearance we can all have a teething break. Leila was her usual self when the bottom teeth came in, but the top teeth seem to be bothering her a little bit.
Aside from the teeth, Leila is now sitting up on her own for a short time. It doesn't take long before she starts wobbling and then gives up and topples over, but she does enjoy sitting up and having full access to her toys. She still seems to favor her learning lion, but she also really seems to enjoy her books, I think that Moo Baa LaLaLa is her favorite.
The childproofing experiment is still in process, and Leila is already testing our progress as she rolls all over the house.
Tomorrow is G-Ma's birthday so Leila and I are planning on going to her house to make dinner for everyone to come and enjoy after the football game. Go Hawkeyes!