Happy 1st Birthday Layla!

Today Layla turned one. I can't believe it. This year has gone by so fast. We were supposed to have a party for her today but instead I spent the morning at the doctor. The diagnosis was a double ear infection and sinus infection. No wonder she looked like she felt horrible.Not the best way to spend your first birthday. So as I left the doctors office I called Danielle to tell her we should cancel the party and move it till Friday when Layla was feeling better. Danielle had already made the cake but just popped it in the freezer till Friday. Perfect. 

Layla we love you so much. You have brought us so much joy and laughter. God knew you would fit perfectly in our family. You love your brother and sister and want to be with them all the time. You go search for them in the house if you don't know where they are. You love to join them in a good laugh. You are so expressive and have tons of personality. You are beautiful! You also know exactly what you want and will let us know too! You have no fear of anything and you love to wrestle on the bed with your Daddy and your siblings. Layla we love you!

Layla pushing her new train that her Nanna and Poppa gave her. 

Layla at 7 months

Layla at 7 months is such a joy. But haven't I said that in every monthly post I have done of her? She really brings so much joy and laughter to our family. She is sitting up now and is happy going through her basket of toys chewing on each one. She now has two teeth which came with a period of waking in the night which was fun for Mom and Dad. I am going to blink and then she will be a year old. It is going by so fast. I just want to enjoy every minute.

Happy Birthday Kayleigh!

Kayleigh, your five! I really can't believe that it has been five years since you came into this world. You are growing up so fast. You love to ask me questions about everything and are really interested to know why things are the way they are. You are a joy and a delight to be around. Your such a big help to me more than you will ever know. I love your excitement about life and your love for others. So happy 5th birthday my dear little one.

We started out our day with Kayleigh opening her presents. Then we spent the day with our dear friend Danielle and her new little one Harvey. We finished the day with dinner at Pizza Hut ( your mother was thrilled) and shopping at Toys "R" Us.

Kayleigh with her Fancy Nancy Tea Party game and Playdough noodle maker.

This pose is very Chinese!

Layla hanging out with "Uncle" Josh.

Happy 3rd Birthday Kayleigh!!!

Happy Birthday Kayleigh! We love you so much and are so glad that God as blessed us with you. For your third birthday we had a small family get together. We decided on ice cream cake since you would rather eat ice cream than cake anyways. You loved it. You had a wonderful time with your cousins and family. You seem all grown up to me already. Sometimes I feel like you are 3 going on 23! You come up with some of the funniest things to say. I love to talk with you and really see how your little mind works. You are very logical and you want everything to make sense in your mind. Your new obsession as of late is flip flops or any shoes for that matter. Most of the day you are wearing other people's shoes around the house. Your favorite thing to do is to get in your Grammy's closet and wear all of her shoes. You have so much joy and love to give. We are so thankful for you.

This was your reaction after opening a new pair of your very own flip flops. Others would have thought you just won 10 million dollars. Oh, the simple things in life that make you happy.