Spring is in the Air!!

We were so excited to go outside today for the first time in a long time to just walk around the yard and check on the doggies next door (Lyla’s favorite). It was so warm for a February day, and Lyla was delighted to really navigate the outdoors on her own for the one of the first times ever. She’s obviously thrilled with herself:

We are so looking forward to balmy days of Spring ahead!

Happy Spring!!

My good friend Martina told me that she read that when a baby is working up to a developmental milestone she's a bit cranky and fussy beforehand. That would definitely describe our little girl over the last few days. She hasn't quite been herself - she's been a little frustrated and much quieter. We also suspect that she's teething - she loves cold teething toys and immediately sticks them in her mouth (along with anything else she can grab).

Today she was a little more herself, thankfully. We had a good day. She is really working on rolling over and this is how I found her in her crib this morning:

We're waiting for it - she's going to be on the move soon.

Later today, we went for a family walk down to the shops in East Hyde Park. Lyla seemed to enjoy "riding" along with Daddy, but she is still a bit frustrated by the sun.
















So, when we got home I dug out the sunglasses Auntie Tevan bought her. They're just perfect. We're all really looking forward to the warmer weather.

















Happy Spring!

A Walk Outside - Spring is Here!!

Today we took our first walk down to East Hyde Park with Auntie Leah. It was so nice to pull the stroller out and to get out in the sunshine with Lyla. Mercifully, Spring has finally arrived!!

Our dear cousin and good friend Leah accompanied us for the walk. Lyla absolutely adores Leah and is transfixed by her when she tells us one of her many entertaining stories. She hates napping when Auntie Leah is around - I think she's afraid she'll miss something.

Of course, our walk included the local Starbucks for the new cherry mocha on ice and we checked out one of Cincinnati's best consignment shops, the Snooty Fox. Lyla fell asleep somewhere between the house and Starbucks. She loved the ride!