Climbing Fun

Who needs to empty the toy basket, when you can sit on it? Yesterday I captured this moment. It's the first time she's climbed up there. I kept waiting for her to tip it over but she kept her balance pretty well.

What's this on my nose?

After touring the Star Wars exhibit, we unexpectedly got caught in some rain going back to the car. I tried to shield her as much as I could, but Lila still got a little wet.

Princess Lila

This past Labor Day weekend, we went over to the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History and toured their Star Wars exhibit. Lila got to "meet" Yoda, R2D2, C3PO, Chewbacca, and Darth Vader (ok, so they were just costumes).

Pigtails

Recently, Lila's hair has been long enough that I can pull it up on top. One day last week I thought I would try her in pigtails. She just barely had enough hair! I could hardly get her to sit still for the picture because as soon as she saw the camera, she would say "baby, baby!" and come try to look at her picture!

The best seat in the house

This photo was taken a couple weeks ago. We now have a forward-facing car seat for Lila, but we still haven't put the old one away. She loves to climb in and sit in it. Often when I ask Lila if she wants some milk, she will run to the refrigerator. She likes to get it herself (off a low shelf). This particular time she grabbed both her milk and her water cup, before settling in to her seat!

Helping Hands?

Now that we have a more daring explorer on our hands, Ben is working to finish child-proofing our cabinets. Lila was quick to offer her assistance at holding the door (and closing it) for Daddy! Even with the latch on there, she can stick her skinny little arm in the door, so I have to make sure nothing is within reach or able to fit through that space!

Kitchen Fun

Lila has spent considerable time playing in the bottom drawer where I keep plastic containers. She usually sits or kneels to empty it out. Yesterday was the first time she opened the second drawer from the bottom and stood to empty it out. She is getting better at standing... and also at opening drawers!

Texas Bluebonnets

This past weekend we drove down to Ennis, Texas to see the bluebonnets. Lila really liked to touch the flowers! It was really windy, but otherwise a very nice day.

So big!

Lila has learned to raise her arms when asked, "How big is Lila?" She loves to hear "So big!" and will often raise her arms again immediately before we have time to ask the question again.