A NEW WORD!

Now, I know this isn't quite so exciting for everyone, but it has been a big day in our house. We got Lila out of the bathtub tonight, but before she would budge to get out, she had to get her duck. Michael said something to her about wanting to get her duck and right out of her mouth clear as a beautiful day, Lila said, "DUCK!" She continued to say it a few more times while getting her in her pjs. Now, technically the day before in the bathtub, I had actually heard her say it, but I thought it was just a fluke. I was so glad to have Michael there last night to confirm her new word! Let's see...she says Momma, Dadda, ADog (Chloe), and now Duck. She sometimes waves hello and bye bye, but only when she chooses to. I have no idea if she is saying more or less words than the average 10 month old, but right now I don't even care. She is wonderful and that is all that matters. We are off to see the family this weekend for lots of birthday parties!

Look who made the front page!!!

So Michael and I were handed this bulletin as we walked into Sunday School this morning. I screamed out loud. I love this picture! She is so sweet. She looks as if she is reaching for Pastor Tom's bible. (We really know she is trying to get the piece of paper that is on top!)

What's that you say?

I know I say this every month, but I really cannot believe that Lila is 10 months old today. ITt is time to plan her 1 year birthday party!! SO much has changed in the past month. She went from sitting and reaching for toys to crawling down the hallway! She became very fast in just a weeks time. The other thing that has changed this month as been her sleeping habits. Now that she can pull herself up to a standing position and walk all the way around the crib beating on the top and dropping her paci over the edge, naptime and bedtime has changed dramatically. I have learned to just let her hang out in there until she sits (or plops I should say), herself back down and finally goes to sleep. She loves to bang on the the top of the rails of the crib and when you go in to lay her back down her face just lights up and she laughs and squeals. It is so hard not to get tickled at her.
Along with her 10 month day, we had another HUGE milestone for me! :) This little girl loves her daddy and has been saying his name for months. This has actually worked in my favor sometimes. I will say, "Lila, who do you want to change your diaper? Momma or dadda?" Dadda aways comes out. I had yet to hear "momma" that is until TODAY! I think that for the longest time I have actually been "nanna." She says this alot when looking at me, but I assumed it was just her fussing. Today, it was loud and clear. We got in the car after kindermusik(which she LOVES by the way), and she is just back in her car seat jiber jabering and what do I hear....MAMMA, not MOmma, but hey I will take it!! She said it over and over until we saw Michael for lunch that is, and then it was back to dadda. I am still grinning from ear to ear!

Little Bunny Foo Foo!

Lila enjoyed a nice Easter at church, where she of course did not sleep, and then a fun afternoon with her friends Mason and Will. She loved the Easter Eggs, especially the ones with candy in them to shake! We could not get her to keep her bow in, but by the end of the day she was not only bowless, but hoseless and shoeless too so I guess it didn't matter!

Yeah for the First Day of Spring!

Now if only it would warm up! Lila loves to jump (or I should say hop) on our neighbors trampoline. Mr. Coben came over to join us. Since I don't have permission yet from friends to post their children's pictures I will refrain from doing so. Here is cute snapshot of Lila excited to see Coben.

Like, Totally Gag me with a Spoon!

Michael and I had the privilege to attend an 80's murder mystery party hosted by the founder of MAQUANET! (Notice my bottle of it in hand.) I smelled like the East Ridge Middle School girls bathroom from 1989 for days. I had to wash my hair 5 times to get all the stickiness out! I will say, getting those big bangs was like riding a bike. It came back to me so naturally. It was kind of scary! :) We had a great time as everyone was dressed in character and had to play that character all night. That was hard, but fun! Michael was an 80's breakdancer trying to get an agent. I (Talex Towens) was a narcaleptic jazz dancer aspiring to be a breakdancer. Shaggo Goo Oxide (Michael) was not very happy with me at the party because Moe Jontana wanted to get me hooked up with his agent instead of Shaggy.

Baby Dedications

We had our baby dedication at church on Sunday March 9th. It was a wonderful service with a total of 18 kids being dedicated. The sounds of cries, squeals, and giggles filled the room and it was beautiful! Lila was an angel, even though the poor boy beside us didn't think so when she snatched his box of raisins right out of his hand. My mother did an amazing job on Lila's dress, which she made from the material of my wedding dress. Thanks Grandmother. You are the best! It was nice to have so many friends and family there even though it was a late night drive for many of them. We are truly blessed to be surrounded by such wonderful people.