Layla is 22 weeks old and has turned 5 months old!!

Layla turned 5 months old this week. On, Saturday, November 21st to be exact. Where has the time gone? It seems to have just flown by, but it defiantly has been fun. Week 22 was great. We relaxed. Layla started to eat green beans for her 5th month birthday. And we are starting to sleep a little longer every night. Mommy certainly is enjoying a extra sleep.

This week started off great as always. We got to relax each night as a family. Layla and Daddy enjoyed their together time playing. Daddy time, as Mommy would say, is the best. But Mommy and Daddy time is the greatest.

A very cute thing that happened this week involved Layla and Daddy's toothbrush. As Mommy got dressed one morning and watched Mommy brush her teeth, Layla decided it was time for her to try this religious act on her own. So, as Mommy pasted her brush, Layla took a quick grab at Daddy's and plopped it in her mouth. At first Layla's face expressed a "Gross" taste. But then all of a sudden it was all smiles as she pressed the brushes bristles on her tongue and cheeks. Layla then pulled the toothbrush in and out of her mouth as she has seen us do about three times a day for five months. But Mommy of course took this joyous new toy away and Layla began to scream. Yes, SCREAM at the Top of her LUNGS. So, Mommy to the rescue. Mommy quickly took out Layla's very own Gum Stimulator and made miss priss pleased and happy. The face Layla made with this new gadget in her mouth made everyone in the house happy. We think it takes a little of the edge off but if not it at least tastes good.

Later on in the week, Layla and Mommy went to Meridith and Devin's house for a bow making lesson. Thanks to Devin we will not go in debt with the bow buying business. After that, Mommy and Layla came home to make the swaddling blanket for Christy and her soon to be arriving baby Marya. The sewing business at our house is a work in progress. But the swaddler was complete in time for the shower on Monday, thanks to Layla's Sunday nap.

Well, to catch you up with the activities that are going on in Layla's life at five months include:
sitting, holding a bottle, eating cereal, green beans (just started), rolling over from tummy to back, crying, pooping, peeing, loving mommy and daddy, and now we can add, pulling on the ears of Bill and Jenny. Yes, I said Layla has learned that the family dogs have ears. Well to her it is a part of them that she can grab and tug on. The dogs just pull away and then shake their heads to get everything back in place.

Week 22 is done and we are now on to week 23. Layla's first Thanksgiving and our family's first time to host the dinner. Layla just can't wait to see that whole family and celebrate our blessing for this year.

I am just waking up from a nap.

Why don't you just leave me alone, Mommy?

Thanks to Mommy' fast moves, I get to try out my very own gum stimulator.

Oh my goodness, it takes the edge off, a little.

I found Daddy's toothbrush today and decided to give it a test run.

I love it when Daddy plays with me.

But, which toy should I take next from him.

These rings taste so good.

See me. I am having a grand of a time.

Watch Layla swing.

We don't have the jumping down yet.