Happy 1st Birthday Layla

I think I make this same face when I eat anything sweet




Birthday Cake outfit


Cupcake Birthday Outfit

"Sugar and Spice" is what I would use to describe my little Layla. I love this little girl more then words can say. She has more personality in her then most 16 year olds. She has been such a blessing to our home. Here are a few of my favorite things:
How happy she can be
How easy it is to make her laugh
Her determination
Her big blue eyes and long lashes
How she will rest her head on me when she is tired
The way she hums herself to sleep while playing with her hair
If I pat her back while I am holding her she pats mine right back
How much she loves her brother
How excited she is to see her Daddy
How she reaches for me any time someone else is holding her
How she tries to be big kid
How she loves to eat
Her clothes
Her girl toys (I am really pushing some of my favorites on her)
Her face while she says "Ohhhh"
She can get out of any buckle and climb on anything
She really is perfect in every way. She has made this past year a wonderful year for all of us. She is as sweet as sugar. Loves to give hugs and kisses. She's got spice as well. I have no doubt this little spirit will stand up for everything she believes in. Not to mention she has a big brother to back her up. This past year has been exhausting. I never could of imagine the point of exhaustion I have felt. All of those sleepless nights are replaced with our favorite little girls first step, her sweet smile, her sloppy kisses, her sassy personality, and those beautiful blue eyes. Layla I love you more then words can say. You and your brother mean the world to me. Happy Birthday Sweet Pea!!!

Always Laughing

Ready to play in the first snow. Josh cracked up when he saw this picture.


Liam decided to color green all over Layla the other day. Here she is in the bath. I asked him why he did it and he said, "Marcie, because she wants to be an indian". I guess I should of known that.

Halloween 2009

Layla and her boyfriend. Birds of a feather stick together... Maybe we can use this on their wedding invitation :)

These two are the CUTEST pals. Best Friends for sure!

Toy Story 2... Which is the real BUZZ???

Trunk or Treat

I made our costumes. Sadly I ended up having no where to wear it to. We weren't able to go to our friends party due to the swine flu.... Maybe it was the bird flu :)

We went to Papa's house first. Weslee had some yummy cookies to decorate. We LOVE having them near!

Is it time yet?

Daddy's Work party

These two LOOK the same! All josh needs are some pink feathers and a binky and you wouldn't be able to tell the two apart.

It fits! I glued a beak on Layla's binky. It worked great!

I really LOVE Halloween. I feel when it is taken lightly it can be a GREAT family holiday. There is nothing more darling then seeing a bunch of dressed up kids running around getting candy. The cutest is their reactions to other kids costumes. I remember when I worked at a Preschool the first 10 minutes of the party were the kids just sitting in a circle looking at each others costumes. They loved it and sat perfectly still and quiet with a big grin on their face. It is even cuter when it is your own kid.
Josh and I were laughing at the smell of Liam's halloween bag. It brought back all the memories of childhood. Take a swift of your kids. You will recognize it, promise.

We got Visitors!!!

Busted, eating Grandma's cake batter...

I love having company and this last week was a great week. We started off with Josh's parents. We had a little party for Grandma Dwyla and got a lot done around the house with Motorcycle Papa. Following their visit, my friend Rachaaaeeel from Colorado was out here for my step sister's baby shower (they are best of pals) I also benefited from the visit and she stayed a few days with our fam! Thanks Rach and thanks Linz for shareing such a great person!!!