Happy Halloween !

Halloween was postponed this year due to the early and first snow storm of the season ! Luckily Layna was visiting Daddy when the power was out for the first two days, and she was home for the last two days. When I finally took Layna outside to see the snow and get some fresh air, she thought it was funny walking on the snow and liked doing it.

Halloween came and went quietly. Layna was a Nurse In Training.  Nonna - not Nana - (Grandma Robidoux) and Papa bought Layna polka dot scrubs and we had stethoscope for the costume. The neighbors that we visited for some treats loved seeing her ! Layna did well, especially for one who didn't have a nap ! She was quiet, but would stood at the door and accept the candy and stare at the people waiting for more ! haha she was a doll, and I am surprise that none of the neighbors asked to keep her ! They just wanted to sit and talk with her ! I could tell that Layna liked the fact she was getting "stuff" (chocolate) from these people, and that they were willingly putting handing it to her and putting it in her basket. She only said "trick or treat" and "thank you" to the first house, and wasn't afraid of any "scary" decorations. One house had a ghost that made noise hanging from a tree, and she wanted to go over to it. Another house had a blown up spider and she wanted to touch it !

Because of napless day, she was getting a little cranky and wasn't up for photos, but here a few of her dressed up for halloween:

Just a Little Something

Here is what Layna looked like for the past three Falls:

Ear Piercing Time !

Layna got her ears pierced today ! She did very very very well too ! No crying, no tears, no flinching ! Talk about a strong girl ! I, on the other hand, put my hands over my eyes and stood behind a sign so I couldn't witness the pain that I anticpated for Layna. I was amazed that I didn't even hear a peep along with Daddy and everyone else in the area. Even afterwards, Layna wasn't bothered by her new accessories. She would call them "booboos", but for the most part she liked her new earrings !

Pumpkin Season!

I tried to put Layna down for a nap today, and when I came upstairs with a sippy cup of milk instead of a bottle of milk, she was so desperate to give it back to me: she put her leg over the rail and climb over right in front of me ! Therefore, tonight I took down the crib and put up the air mattress. Better safe than sorry ! It was very difficult to get her to bed, but I am going to stay strong this time to stay away from the bottle. At the moment, I am telling her "your bottle is at Daddy's. He didn't bring it back." So, we will see how long this all last.

Also, Daddy and myselt took Layna to pick her first pumpkin ! I would say we got a pretty perfect one ! It was a beautiful fall day : high 70's, not humid... just sunny and warm !

Before we make this pumpkin a jack'o'latern, I thought today was a nice day for some fall photos of Layna. You'll be able to see some of her personality and silliness come out in these photos a little bit !
(remember: to see the photos larger, click on them !)

Pumpkin Head and Lil' Pumpkin Head

Pumpkin Tree ! 

attempt to smile... she was tired... and hungry...

future photographer !

BIG SMILE, Silly Girl

kisses for the pumpkin !

The Day with Uncle Tim & Auntie Rel

Uncle Tim was home visiting this past week. I was afraid he wouldn't be able to see his little Goddaughter, but he did ! We also got to see Auntie Rel (Tim's fiancee and Layna's Godmother.) At first, Layna didn't know what to think of Tim. She sat, in silence, on Mommy's lap and leaned against Mommy. I had never seen her act this way before. She just stared at Tim, and if I tried to get her to go say hi or try to move, she would be right by myself. After some time - when she had to be left with him for a few minutes - she got used to him. This same thing happened with Ariel.

On Saturday, Layna and myself went to the park with Uncle Tim and Auntie Rel. While I sat and chatted away with Ariel, Layna had some quality time with her Uncle. She was all smiles and running around the park: swinging, sliding, and see-sawing ! She would be at the top of the slide and shout "Mom" or "Momma" and wave before going down; she also did this in the swing. I wish Uncle Tim could be around more because she would absolutely adore her Uncle Tim ! When we had to leave to go back to Marlborough, Layna was more than willing to give hugs and kisses to Uncle Tim and Auntie Rel ! Matter-of-fact, she ran to Tim to give him a hug !

There is something about men (not boys) that Layna loves. She absolutely adores her grandfathers, uncle, and the most important man in her life: her Daddy ! (she loves us women too, but just something about her and men...)