spring

Happy Easter!
* Giggle Giggle*

Twirl!

Visit with Nana

Sportin' Mommy's Shades

At the zoo

It's spring time! Aren't you just lovin' the weather and all the beautiful colors?! We sure are. It's so nice to be able to play outside again. Soon it'll be beach weather! Whoo hoo! All is well here at the Friedmans. Robert is in full training mode for his competition which is May 5. We're counting down and can 't wait for it to be here. He is super thin and very cut. His self-discipline is unreal. For Easter he made cupcakes and all sorts of yummy food and wasn't even able to lick the icing off the spoon. Don't worry though folks, Layla and I are pickin' up the slack! :)

Grandma and Nana have both visited at different times over the past month. It was great seeing them and spending time with them. In just two months we'll be down in Orlando and will see them again.

Layla had her hematology appointment. The doctor didn't take blood due to her high fever earlier that morning. He is not too concerned at this point, but wants her to have blood taken in the next few weeks to test for anemia.

Me? I'm doing great! Well, I should say, when Layla is well then I'm great. And this is a great week!

15 Months

Peek-A Boo! Auntie Jessica "Ka-Ka" my tunnel is tons of fun! Thank you!


Love my Daddy time!

I love my new kitchen from the Horns!

Mommy is teaching me all the different tools for cooking. So now when I see a microwave I say, "cook".

I love my tutu outfit from my Auntie Jennine "Nee Nee"!

The past month in the Friedman house has been interesting. Layla had bronchialitis and an ear infection which was followed by intense teething. At her 15 month check-up, we were told that her hemoglobin is low and we have been referred to a hematologist. Her appointment is in mid March. We'll keep you updated. My dear friends Jessica and Jennine came to visit and they got a good taste of dealing with a sick baby morning, noon, and night. Layla was pretty miserable since she wasn't feeling well and we REALLY hope we didn't scare them off. Jess and Jen, please come visit again soon! Layla prays for you both every night. When I ask her who else should we pray for she says, "Ka-Ka", "Nee-Nee". It's like she know how badly it went and wants another chance. ;) You've succeeded in winning my daughter's heart and of course spoiling her with books and clothes. Thank you!

Now that she is well again, we've fallen into a nice routine again... well for the most part. As soon as you say that things change right?! Ha!

On a different note, Robert is seriously thinking about going back to school. To become "what" you may ask. We'll let you know once we figure it out. :) Meanwhile, he's training for another body building competition. He has amazing self-disipline and is dropping weight like crazy. He looks fabulous already and we're still 2 months out. On the other hand, I look at a chocolate chip cookie and hear it talking to me. It just beckons me with it's sweetness. So, needless to say, although I am not pregnant this time around, I'm being one big helper and eating all the good stuff so he doesn't have to.

Baby It's Cold Outside!

Playing outside in the cold, gloomy weather. Our little munchkin was bundled and didn't seem to notice the temperature as she played with her car and in her swing. Robert and I chuckel as we remember how gloomy days used to be spent curled up on the sofa watching movies. Now we get to laugh and play with our Little Layla. How special! It's all how you look at things ;0)

Happy New Year!

Such the big girl riding her new pink car!
Tickles from Mommy!

Super tickles from Daddy!

Layla likes to put on Mommy's purse and get on her car to go "bye bye". She will also push her baby in the stroller while holding the purse. Oh boy! She's a mini-Mommy!

Look at all those teeth!

We hope you had a wonderful holiday season just as we did! Please forgive us as we didn't get our Christmas cards out this year. I have an entire package of Christmas portraits that are sitting here unsent... such is life.

All is well at the Friedman home! The winter weather has been great and we've been able to play outside on many days. I'm still involved in my exercise class and have made friends and joined a book club. Robert and Scott completed golf lessons and are enjoying golfing on the weekends... well when they get the approval from their wives that they can go anyway. ;)

We'll be having friends up to visit in a few weeks and are looking forward to their company!

Happy 1st Birthday Layla Jane

Our baby girl is 1 year old!



"#1 Colossal Cupcake just for me!"

"Mom and Dad, you've been holding out on me. This is yummy!"

"More!"

"I see a trend here, pull out the tissue and there is something fun inside!"


We celebrated Layla Jane's birthday with the Horns. They came over for playtime, lunch and cupcakes.

"They" say time flies when they are little, but WOW, it feels like superspeed. Even though I'm home with Layla, I feel like I've blinked and she went from a bundle in my arms to a walker. With that being said, I try not only to savor the big milestones, but cherish the tiny experiences: the cuddles before bedtimes, the excitement in her voice as she says, "Mama" when she and Daddy wake me up in the morning, nursing, being my little shadow as we do everyday household stuff which often turn into games or songs, folding her hands during dinner prayer and saying "Amen", and the list goes on. I feel so blessed that Layla is growing and developing. Thank you God for blessing our family. Thank you for our precious Layla Jane.

First Family Fall Trip

Stylin'

At the Apple Festival in the Mountains in Virginia.




Layla'a first cardboard picture.

At the winery, the kids enjoyed playing outside in the beautiful weather while the grown-ups swapped turns and tried some "grape juice" ;)

Layla loved the outdoors! All she wanted to do was walk while holding hands.

Look at those teeth!!!

She definitely looks like Robert here.

The Friendmans and the Horns drove 4 hours to Lydia Mountain. We rented a 3 story cabin which had just been built in the spring. It was gorgeous! It sat up on of one of the mountains and included an outdoor fire pit, Foosball table, jacuzzi, 2 fireplaces, full kitchen, 3 bedrooms, and a game room.

While there, we roasted marshmellows, went to an apple festival and wineries, shopped, toured, and enjoyed the beautiful mountain air. We look forward to another mountain trip with the Horns next year!

Layla Mouse

Peek-A-Boo!

Hmmm... How do I get out of here?

*Vocalizing* "Yi-yi yi yi" (Translation: What do I look like?... the entertainment around here?)

Ah! Much better!

Alright there paparazzi, enough already!

*Adorable outfit and bow made by Auntie Lindsay.*