Happy, happy day

Today is probably the best day since Layla was born....and it has nothing to do with Layla.

Sofia came home today after almost 8 months in the hospital. She's finally at home with her mommy, daddy, and her brother.

I am so proud of my sister and of Ted and the hard work that they have put in during all these tough months. Love to you all!

Bronchiolitis, Take 2!

Long story short(ish)....Layla had a cold last week that seemed to be on its way out by Friday. However, Saturday new symptoms set in (wheezing, phlegmy coughs, irregular breathing, etc) which were all too familiar. We went to Children's ER at around midnight and just returned home around 7:30. When we were finally seen, they gave her one nebulizer treatment and sent us home with the albuterol inhaler that we still have from when she was 10 weeks. They say things should mostly run their course in 3-5 days, and we aren't sure if it will still peak and get as bad as it did the first time around. Just because we caught it early doesn't mean the course is any different, really.

Layla probably slept a total of 2 hours at the ER; she was awake and as happy as can be. Mom and dad hardly slept either. Now, believe it or not, we're on our way to a 9 a.m. soccer game. Hopefully one of our fans will be happy to push Layla around the track so she can get some quality rest.

More Pics from PA

First time eating sweet potatoes.
















Love from Grandmommy.




















Giggles with Granddaddy.
















A visit with Mommy's friend Lisa...and Maddy and Sam.

Yummy Finger!

Pics from PA

V for Villanova!


















Playing on the porch.










All dressed up and ready to party!

"Are We Letting Them On?"

Those are not the words you want to hear when you finally make it to the gate, baby in tow, to catch your flight. Thank goodness, they decided to let us on. Chris and I just didn't leave enough time this morning...our own fault...and I was scrambling to get through security, to have them test her milk, to put my shoes back on, etc. It was Southwest, so no assigned seating. I knew that the last thing the rest of the passengers wanted to see was a last minute passenger with a baby, looking for a seat. Long story short, I ended up in the back next to a nice couple from Kittery, ME. And Layla was fidgety, but overall awesome, on the flight. Phew!

We're in Warminster now and it's fun to have Layla seeing the sites of my childhood! More later....

Happy Easter

We had a wonderful Easter. We went to a special family service at church, and Layla, of course, was a star. It was fun to see all the kids dressed up, and Layla had an especially fun time sitting with her friend Maggie. Maggie's mom works with me in Wilmington, and Maggie was kind enough to give Layla her crib, now that she's in a big girl bed. During the service, Maggie made adorable comments such as, "When will Layla be big like me?" and "Her ears are really small!"

Here are a couple of pics of Layla all dressed up, tights and all!