The Little Gym

We had our first trip to The Little Gym with our friends Monica and Nolan this summer. Nolan, true to form, was in fantastic spirits and had a wonderful time! He's such a happy baby and a real charmer.

Leila, however, was tired and hungry, which did not add up to a good first impression.

The only thing that really seemed to bring anything other than tears were the bouncy balls that were brought out.

She's normally so happy and this was the first time I've seen her so cranky.

Doesn't she look tired?

Of course, tired or not, I had to take some pictures.

I'm hoping that The Little Gym will let us have one more free trial to try for a more successful trip!

Summer Fun

We've had fun so far this summer. Leila has played with her "Fancy Nancy" backpack that she got from her Deedee for her birthday.

She's still not too sure about wearing a backpack.

But it looks cute on her!

We've played with her hairstyles. Here she is sporting the Bieber...

We've had many playdates, one with "Aunt" Alyssa who had the pleasure of reading with Leila.

Leila loves books and will bring them up and ask you to "deed it" to her.

Leila has also had several dress-up sessions. During this one, she was displaying her fine jewelry - a necklace, two bracelets, and her purse.

Is she a girl or what?!

Thank heaven for little girls... and for great-grandparents!

We are so blessed to live near our family. Not only are we surrounded by both sets of Leila's grandparents and her aunts and uncles, but we also live very close to her Great-Grandma and Papa Watson.

It's so special that Leila is getting a chance to know them.

Great-granparents are so much fun!

They love Leila so much.

And she loves them!