A big day for Lyla

Yup, we got her ears pierced. I promise both of them are done. I just couldnt get her to sit still long enough to get a shot of them head on. Daddy, do you like it? (Josh is still in the valley, and wont see her in person until Saturday night)

Looking for a babysitter

Any takers? Hahahahaha. We still love her, poopy days and all.

Are you one of the Lucky 5?

Lucky you!

The first five people to respond to this post will get something made by me! My choice. For you. This offer does have some restrictions and limitations:

1. I make no guarantees that you will like what I make! (Though I hope you will!)

2. What I create will be just for you.

3. It'll be done this year {might be a little while}

4. You get no clue what it's going to be. It may be a story. It may be poetry or maybe even some creation I haven't even invented yet. I may draw or paint something. I may bake you something and mail it to you. Who knows? Not you, that's for sure!

5. I reserve the right to do something extremely strange.

The catch? Oh, the catch is that you must repost this on your blog and offer to do the same to the first 5 people who do the same on your blog. The first 5 people to do so and leave a comment telling me they did win a FAB-U-LOUS homemade gift by me!

Cafe Rio and Homemade Toys

So I made Cafe Rio-esque supper tonight. It was darn good. Keeping the recipe handy, thanks Melese :) I thought I'd take a picture because it just looked so good. Lyla has a million toys, but for some reason, always enjoys mum's "toys" more. Whatever makes her happy I guess! Cheaper for us in the long run. And, boy does she love her num-nums. We can give them to her when she's whiny, and suddenly, it's like fun time at the Blakeney house.

So I guess that's all that is going on in our neck of the woods. Lyla has had a few more little "episodes" this month, but I just got off the phone with her neurologist, and he says it's still nothing to worry about, and that she will probably grow out of it. He said her development is going excellent, so they have no concerns at all. So, yay.

Tomorrow is V-day. We're not doing anything special, but I just wanted to wish you all a good Love day, and enjoy the people in your life, and let them know you love them. The end.

A tooth or two.

Yup, we're busy growing teeth around here. So fun. Hopped up on Tylenol and freezing gel helps. Will get pictures when we can see them a little better. We stil get smiles out of her tho. Going to be in town mid next week. Excited for that.
Dealing with mold in our apartment. It's gross. Landlord is coming by with bleach and a dehumidifier. Hope it helps.
Saw Lyla's neck Dr. today. She pretty much doesn't need to go anymore, but we like to go once a month so we can check her progress in other development areas (sitting, crawling etc.) Dr. said she's "advanced" in some areas, makes me proud. One advanced thing she does: drinks from a sippy cup. She she is enjoying a drink while watching tv. So bragging, but it's ok, right?Should go and do dishes. 45 minutes until 90210. Anyone else watch? Loves it.

Pregnancy

No, I am not preggers, just stole this post from Claudine (since I love to talk about all things Lyla!)

1. WAS YOUR FIRST PREGNANCY PLANNED? Yes, down to the week really!

2. WERE YOU MARRIED AT THE TIME? Yes

3. WHAT WERE YOUR REACTIONS? I cried, Josh didn't believe it at first.

4. WAS ABORTION AN OPTION FOR YOU? No

5. HOW OLD WERE YOU? 23

6. HOW DID YOU FIND OUT YOU WERE PREGNANT? 2 Pee tests.

7. WHO DID YOU TELL FIRST? Josh

8. DID YOU WANT TO FIND OUT THE SEX? Yes, I am not a patient person.

9. DUE DATE? July 18th 2008

10. DID YOU HAVE MORNING SICKNESS? More like all day 9 1/2 months sickness

11. WHAT DID YOU CRAVE? Different things at different times. Lots of cereal.

12. WHO/WHAT IRRITATED YOU THE MOST? Not being able to sleep really ticked me off.

13. WHAT WAS YOUR FIRST CHILD'S SEX? Female

14. DID YOU WISH YOU HAD THE OPPOSITE SEX OF WHAT YOU WERE GETTING? No, I was so excited it was a girl. A boy would have been fine too, but I always wanted a girl first.

15. HOW MANY POUNDS DID YOU GAIN THROUGHOUT THE PREGNANCY? Over 40 I believe.

16. DID YOU HAVE A BABY SHOWER? 3 actually. Thanks Melese, Mum and Jewel.

17. WAS IT A SURPRISE OR DID YOU KNOW? I knew about all of them.

18. DID YOU HAVE ANY COMPLICATIONS DURING YOUR PREGNANCY? Not really, I had to leave work 2 months early due to insomnia, but baby was always fine.

19. WHERE DID YOU GIVE BIRTH? IWK Grace Maternity

20. HOW MANY HOURS WERE YOU IN LABOR? 18.5, 2 hours of pushing.

21. WHO DROVE YOU TO THE HOSPITAL? Josh

22. WHO WATCHED YOU GIVE BIRTH? Josh, my Dr. and 2 nurses. Oh and a NICU team.

23. WAS IT NATURAL OR C-SECTION? Nautral

24. DID YOU TAKE MEDICINE TO EASE THE PAIN? Yup, Gas and Epidural (which didn't work, so we might as well not count that).

27. HOW MUCH DID YOUR CHILD WEIGH? 7 lbs 13 oz

28. WHEN WAS YOUR CHILD ACTUALLY BORN? July 22nd 2008, at 9:38 pm

30. WHAT DID YOU NAME HIM/HER? Lyla Jae Blakeney

31. HOW OLD IS YOUR FIRST BORN TODAY? 6 months 2 weeks.

THEN: NOW: