Prayers for Layla Grace

www.twitter.com/laylagrace Please pray for this sweet angel. Layla is the youngest daughter of a friend who is in my playgroup. Shanna is an amazing mother and an inspiration to us all! I still don't have the words to express my sorrow for the Marsh family. All I can say is please lift up your thoughts and prayers for them as they fight Layla's battle with cancer.

Flooding and Swine Flu

Last weekend we had a wonderful weekend! We spent some time with friends at their farm, we all had a great time. Bella caught several fish, played with a turtle, and lots more fun. Little man had a blast being loved on by everyone. This week started off great with a play date with friends. Then the rain started...and the flooding began. Our area (Cypress) received over 10.5inches, our backyard and front yard were completely underwater. Thankfully it didn't rain for several days in a row or our kitchen would be underwater. Of course this means that daddy was working extra hard due to all the flooding in the area. After the rain there was the swine flu, and of course this means lots of work for daddy with his job. Needless to say I had my hands full with "single-parenting". But we had a great week! Bella and I made some yummy cookies, danced, and played. On Thursday I took Bella to ballet and we picked up her first dance recital costume. IT IS SO ADORABLE! I also was able to see her perform the routine, I do admit she did an amazing job and I can barely wait until June. Friday we had a great time at our last MOPS meeting. We ended the weekend with a birthday party and dinner with friends!

Bella is still my beautiful princess. A little more every day. Her vocabulary still continues to amaze me. The expressions and statements she makes just melt my heart. She will randomly come up to me and say "Your beautiful mommy" or "I love you too mommy". I continue to notice that her memory is becoming grand. She has several songs and books memorized and loves to recite them to anyone who will listen. We are still experiencing some behavior hiccups, but I'm hoping that this is just another two year old phase and will pass soon. Overall I can't complain she is my adorable princess.

My little man! We were suppose to have a weight check this week, but decided to hold off going into the ped's office until the swine flu check-ups pass. He stands up on his own constantly now, and is taking up to three or four steps on his own. He will take seven or eight steps if he is walking to you directly. This week he has been in constant chase after his sister! He adores her and is trying everything possible to keep up with her. He is still babbling away, and eating like a horse. I'm hoping that this means he is growing like a weed. He still looks so small to me. Frankie is an "animal" as we affectionately call him. He has NO FEAR !! He destroys everything and is smiling all the way. I have never seen a happier baby!

We are hoping for a fun-filled rain-free week!