Layla- 3 1/2

Layla's first dance recital.  She did awesome and loved it.  I felt a little like I was on an episode of "Toddlers and Tiaras." 

Layla's first musical...loved it!

Lunch at the American Girl Store.  Layla brought my Samantha to the restaurant.   A worker came flying up to me and said, "Oh my goodness...that is totally a pre-1996 Samantha."  Yep, lazy eye, over-permed hair and all...she is definitely pre-96!! 

For this year, this is how Grady and Layla play in the snow together.  Grady gets red-cheeked very fast outside!

Skyping with Shea

Layla is getting so big.  So big, so fast.  I cannot believe the developments that have come in the last six months.  I never could have pictured Layla wanting to go on a stage to do a dance, in front of a large group of people, with me out of her sight line.  She is a wonderful big sister.  I know this role will be more of a challenge as Grady starts moving, but so far, she has far exceeded our expectations.  She is successful at preschool and loves her teachers.  Layla is just getting so big.  But to bring me back to reality, Layla has been throwing in a little  lot of baby babble (lots of ma mas and da das) to keep me on my toes :)  Thankfully, there is always something!!  Happy 3 1/2 years, Layla!!