Lily's Pancake Birthday Breakfast

Lily got to sit in a BIG Girl chair and eat pancakes for Breakfast for her Two Year Birthday. Unfortunately, Lily fell off the chair and landed chin first onto the kitchen floor! (Picture to come of the bruised chin ) Her and Daddy enjoyed the breakfast after the crying stopped. They even got to make a Birthday toast!

Layla's First Bath

Staying with tradition, my Mom gave Layla her first bath just as she had with Lily. Since the first baths have to be 'sponge baths' until the cord falls off, we decided to set up the kitchen table for the event. At first Layla seemed to enjoy the bath, but soon she got a little frustrated when Mom turned her over to reveal her butt to the camera...Wouldn't you get bad if your bottom was up for all to see?

Layla's First Bath by NeeNee


























Don't be Scared, I've got you!























I'm Cold!

















So Cute!

















For all to see!
















Don't laugh at me NeeNee!
























Super Clean!
















Smell how clean I am Daddy!
















Proud NeeNee!























Layla is worn out after the event!

Lily Mae Turned Two in December

On December 8th Lily turned two! We had a very low key Birthday get-together for her, since Layla and I had only been home from the hospital for 24 hours. I can't believe how big she has gotten this past year. She has learned to walk, run, jump, sing, talk, use a fork and spoon, and tell us she loves us. It been a busy year for Lily! She became a big sister, moved into a new home, traveled to Rome and Venice, swam in her new pool all summer to name a few events. Here are some additional pictures of her party.

Barbara and Lily
















Neenee and Layla























Tommy (Daddy)























Lily's Birthday Cake (made by "NeeNee")
















Mo, Barbara, and Lily (our neighbors)
















A little lunch before the cake
















Daddy and Layla























Jenn, Rylee, Tommy and Lily enjoying the playroom
















Alisia and Layla























Wow, is this cake for me?
















Rylee, LJ and Lily
















Daddy, help me blow out my candles!
















Sugar Kisses























LJ
















Rylee























Lily got a Hello Kitty tent and sleeping bag from Neenee and PawPaw

















LJ and Lily chilling in her new tent
























Layla all partied out!

Back to the Blog

Okay, it's been 6 weeks since I've had Layla and I am in a groove finally and ready to get the blog caught up. Tommy has add pics of some events since December 1st, but I am going to take this week to add a lot more updates and pictures. I am also going to steer away from photo slide shows and post each picture individually. If we ever want to print the blog out in a book type format, we will need each picture to appear in the blog directly. I think it will be easier to enjoy each picture posted this way.

So, first and foremost, we had a Baby! Tommy posted the pictures of Layla Shae moments after delivery. Here are some of the photos from the rest of our hospital stay.


Our first family photo























Daddy's Newest Girl
















Layla Shae - 6lbs 5oz
















Tiny Feet
















Daddy's first diaper change on Layla

She's already got Daddy kissing her feet!

In....
















Love...
















A very tired and swollen Mommy!























Girl Attitude!

Layla's hearing test
















All bundled up and ready to go home.























Layla leaving the hospital .

Layla Shae: SATISFIED

A huge smile after the 4am feeding!  Sweet dreams Layla Shae!

CES Opening

Lily Mae at Coronado Island

Lily was enjoying the beach at Coronado Island

She ate ice cream at the Hotel Coronado

Rode on the beach with Layla

And saw islands and Mexico

New Years 2010

This year we went to the 121st Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena, CA for New Years. The weather was perfect at 71 degrees and sunny. It was Lily and Layla's first parade. Both girls enjoyed the floats, the bands, and the flowers. Happy New Year everyone!

Lily in Dana Point

Lily Mae dressed up in her China Doll outfit and took a stroll in the harbor at Dana Point, CA

A Whole Lotta Lily!

Here's a whole lotta Lily for ya! Pictures of Lily over the past two years.

Enjoy!!

Happy 70th Birthday Big Papa!

Happy Birthday Papa! We love you and we miss you!!!

Merry Christmas Video

Belly Button - Lily or Layla?

Marcy

Lily Mae Turns Two

Lily and Daddy spend the day together at the Wild Animal Park in San Diego.

She rode a hot air balloon, saw California Condors, walked through a catus garden and met a Lion!

What a great day! We love you Princess!

Layla and Neenee

Layla and Neenee before, during, and after Layla's first bath.

We are so happy that Neenee is here to spend time (and help!) with Layla and Lily.

You can tell how much they both love her!

Lily's 2nd Birthday!

Nee Nee and Layla

Nee Nee and Layla enjoy some snuggle time!

Cheers Lily! Potty Trained!!!

The day before her second birthday, Lily decided to go potty in the toilet! Lily motioned to her bottom, said "Poopoo" and then walked to the bathroom with Daddy. After she sat down and showed me about a dozen times that she hadn't yet gone, she sat back down and said "bye" and made sure I left the room. She then ran out a few times and each time I checked, no poop. Then, the fourth time, she pooped! She was so excited and we all toasted to Lily achieving this major milestone! Cheers Lily Mae!!!

NeeNee's Message to Papa

Hey Papa!  NeeNee wanted to send you a video message since she misses you and can't wait to see you!

See you soon!