6 Months Old!

Our Lyla Jane turned 6 months old on May 28th!  

We give all the thanks and praise to the Lord for bringing our amazing little girl to this milestone.  Here are a few of the newer things she's been doing--

• She is starting to eat rice cereal--she's not too sure if she likes it, but she's definitely getting better and better at swallowing it. :)  
• She's fascinated with her tongue and loves to stick it out and make silly noises with it.
• She likes having play time on her back or tummy where no one is holding her--sometimes she just likes to have her space!
• She is starting to reach for toys and grasp them.
• She is becoming much more aware of her environment and what is going on around her--she still loves to look at faces too.
• She's getting sensitive to loud noises and sometimes gets upset if something is too loud.
• She is starting to be amused by Lulu. :)
• We have discovered that Lyla is ticklish--she turned all red and giggled the other day as I tickled her! 
• She still hasn't rolled from her back to her tummy, but she is soooo close! 

Here's the birthday girl!

We had a little celebration for her. :)

Lyla's first icecream.  

Not only did Lyla have a birthday party, she also went fishing for the first time on her 6 month birthday.  

 She was a little sleepy, but she experienced her first bass--oh my!

I thought this was cute--a daddy fishing :)  Joel was so excited to have Lyla along.

Daddy and his girl

Lyla and some lilacs!

"God's voice thunders in marvelous ways; He does great things beyond our understanding."   Job 37:5

Auntie Bryana put this verse in the birthday card she gave to Lyla--it rings so true at this special time and always.

A few things to pray for:

• Please pray for Lyla's muscle strength and tone--she really isn't very close to sitting up yet.
• Please pray that Joel & I make wise decisions in Lyla's care.
• Please pray that her eye-crossing will be able to be corrected.
• And just in general for her health, growth, and mental development.

And, as always, we are so thankful for you and for your prayers.  It is such a blessing to have so many loving friends and family.  Lyla, Joel, and I send our love your way.