14 February 2011

valentime's


I thought for Valentine's Day I'd try some cute girly pink stuff for us to say, "Awww" over. My sweet mother-in-law was the one who suggested the tutu. Instead of only putting that on, like the photographer did (remember? that was NOT what I wanted), I gave her a white onesie and some pink leggings. She tried to eat the tutu the whole time. It was so precious, but I had to move quick, since I wasn't sure if the little hearts would come off and into her mouth.

This one is my favorite. Barak always says something about her ears, but I can't help but see those cute toes and big eyes. Today, as my facebook status says, was the first day she wore a bow. It's been impossible until now, since she pulls off head bands and has had no hair to hold anything with a clip. But now the fuzz is longer and supported the little pink thing quite nicely.

This one makes her look like a dancer, to me. I love it. It's my favorite I think. She was looking at these...
The beautiful tulips my sweet husband gave me! I LOVE them. When he gave them to me, they were closed up, and then, in only a few hours by the window, they magically opened! They make me so happy.

But she wanted to eat them, too. So I had to put them away during the photo shoot. They came back out during her nap and are now on the tv/coffee table by the front window. They still make me happy. Barak makes me happy. He's my valentine.

26 January 2011

Charlie and Feet

I just took this video and had to put it up, even though I have already posted a lot already. Laney uses her feet like a little monkey, for real... She scoops up her toys with them and presses buttons and lights. She also still is in love with Charlie. No matter her mood, she will stop what she's doing (eating, crying, playing) and watch him intently and giggle to herself. Even if he is just sleeping in his bed, she adores him. He's pretty good with her, too - mainly ignores her, but at the most playful times has been really gentle with her.

West Side

We celebrated Christmas on New Year's this time with the Wests in Virginia. If you're from my Cutrer side, you need to know there is nonstop action over there. Cousins of all ages, family that live down the road and even on the same driveway, tons of food, and plenty of good memories that get told over and over with a lot of laughing. Laney loved it, even if it was a bit over stimulating. Here's a video of Barak's grandparents on Norman's side.



You can hear them talking about how she's gonna be a preacher because of her hand movements. so funny

This next one is of Delane when she was here last weekend. Laney has started craning her neck to see whatever it is she thinks you're hiding from her. It's really precious. Her laugh is hysterical, too. She doesn't really show it on her face, so it always comes out like she's trying to hold it in.



The last one is of Barak and Samuel. Barak plays well with him and loved the time the Kiels were at our house. Me too. I love that family. Corrie inspires me at being an incredible mom. Jonathan is so loving to her and the rest of our "old" family. It really is like having a brother.


7 months, and first word?

Laney has been very busy, sitting up all by herself, figuring out how to hit blocks together to make music, and keeping that laugh going for us. She turned 7 months, and is just getting cuter each day.
I really love how some of you get to see her only every now and then, because you get to tell me what has changed. So many times it all runs together when someone asks what's different about her lately.

Here's a video of her favorite word... I like to think she knows exactly what she's saying.



However, she only says it when she's hungry, sometimes when she hasn't seen me in a while, and when she's tired.

What do you think? I think Barak's jealous

26 December 2010

6 months and snow!



It's really sweet that Laney's 6 month day was Christmas eve. I hope you enjoy the pictures...



and, now we have Laney's first time eating solids(ish)!

15 December 2010

More video!

Laney and Asher chattin' it up...




Bath time with Gram...




Sitting up like a big girl...




More laughing at Daddy...

07 December 2010

Late Videos

I've been taking some really cute video, but never remember to upload it. Here are some that I hope you enjoy...

Laney and Daddy having a good ole time -



Laney beside our window -



Holding her own bottle -