Sparty!!!!

On the drive to MSU Michael and I were talking about how "strange" it was going to be to have Lyla with us at MSU! All the college memories - you always think about the day of bringing your child back so when it was actually happening it was definitely a "strange" moment.

Spring game!

Practice field!

Proud fatha!!! Michael just loves showing off "baby girl". I couldn't get my hands on her the entire day!

And there's that new face again....hmmmm...wonder where she picked it up!!!

Coach D - that's Head Coach Dantonio

And Coach D - "b" lining it to meet Lyla for the first time! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L5kbyZ0BIvA

Can you say Poser?!?!?

I was SO excited about getting Lyla in the hotel pool during our MSU visit. We took one look at the pool and decided - no thanks! But I wasn't going to let that stop me from getting Lyla in her suit.

This one being the most entertaining! Is she seriously looking over her shoulder with her chin down?!?!?!?!

This is a new face that she has been making recently! LOL

And the best for last:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=98VCryh9xgo

Zoo round 2!

This past weekend we headed back to Michigan State for the Annual Football Player's Golf outing! So while Michael was enjoying his time with the fellas we headed to the zoo with Gunnar and Stephanie!!

Yeah for monkeys!!!

Lyla could care less that this goat was trying to eat her...in fact this is the only picture I got of her looking at the goat. Yep we still aren't quite there yet:)

And here is my last attempt - trying to explain that there is a huge camel behind her- yeah the attempt failed - haha!

At least - Round 2 was a better than Round 1 - she didn't sleep through the entire experience!! Stephanie and I swear both their eyes closed at the same time - life's rough :)

Time to start exploring!

A couple weeks ago we got a taste of some warm weather...so we decided to start exploring the neighborhood...and what do ya know...looky what we found just 2 blocks away!

Oh no - come on Lyla - you don't want to sleep thru this I promise...

That a girl....time to have some fun!!!!

Technical difficulties - click below link to see video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ap_EaVIVLMA

Next up - Lyla swingin' solo. BUT - Michael was a tad unsure - check out this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iNb_xHkYNiA

And finally I think I enjoyed this more than Lyla:)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bGQ5xXkYFrE

Sunday brought the rainy/cloudy blues so we had some good ole' fun at home. Here is Michael giving Lyla her first cooking lesson. She was so interested - she didn't take her eyes of "fatha" the entire time!

And just a fun one to end with - we are so looking forward to getting Lyla in the great outdoors. Here she is hangin' with us on our front balcony! Gotta love the landscape in the background! Next up - our trip back to Michigan State!!!

Defending Daycare!!!

Anyone with a child can relate to all the unsolicited advice received. I have been more than gracious with my blanket responses "Thanks, I'll give that a try OR That's a great idea." Well after 3 months of hearing comments about Lyla being in daycare - it's only fair that I express my opinion since everyone is so good at expressing theirs.

I'll start of by giving everyone examples of what I have heard:

1. How often has she gotten sick?

2. She must get diaper rash all the time.

3. Does she sleep?

4. You know you can find an "average" nanny for just as cheap as daycare? (laughable)

* I must pause for a comment on this one:

Obviously the people in this category have their opinion about daycare and therefore have never called for pricing.

5. Did you just not want to deal with the interview process?

* Here I go - another pause for comment:

I wish, cause the stress of being on the waiting list for almost a year in a half is far easier...sense the sarcasm?!?!

6. Having a nanny is far more convenient and better for the baby?

Comment: More convenient for the baby or for YOU???

And last but not least...a doozy!!!

7. It's not fair to the baby to be in daycare....

Okay so I get it - it's natural to defend your own arrangement (self included) but this is the point I am trying to make...

There is a HUGE difference between defending your own situation because you feel it's best for your own child AND "THINKING" your own situation is best for ALL children.

Lyla is one of the happiest babies...and no I am not just saying that!!! Anyone that has been lucky enough to be around Lyla for any given amount of time can attest to this!!! If your opinion of daycare has anything to do with the amount of attention, love or care you think she "doesn't" receive - than I hope this post has given you enough information to form an opinion based on something more than thinking your own situation is best for every child!

Anonymous comments are welcomed!

Easter and 6 month update!

I just can't seem to find the time so I am cheating...

My sissy to the rescue - For an Easter Weekend update please visit:

www.threeschneiders.blogspot.com

In other news - Lyla had her 6 month doctor visit:

Weight: 17lbs 7oz - 75th Percentile

Height: 25 inches - 75th Percentile

Half Birthday!

Happy Half Birthday to Lyla!

Happy Half Birthday to Lyla!

Happy Half Birthday to you - Lyla!

Happy Half Birthday to you!!!

Live footage!!!