Category: Miss Leyba

Playing With Paper Rings

To quote Diana, my mother-in-law, “who says kids need toys?”

Miss Leyba LOVED these paper rings that Diana made for her!


We took a couple of videos (mostly of Miss Leyba putting the rings on herself) but this one is especially fun. It’s from the pre-birthday party BBQ at my in-laws place in New Mexico:


Video:Rings from Carrie on Vimeo.

I think Miss Leyba may have been disappointed with the response. The time before this, the first time she debuted this stunt in public, everyone at the party cheered for her. Nevertheless, she’s a hit and so, so cute!

Trip to New Mexico

We had a great time in New Mexico visiting family and friends and celebrating David’s Grandmother’s 80th birthday!

Here are just a couple photos — or 20 — from the trip.

(Hope you have a fast internet connection!)

Enjoy!


Isn’t that a stunning view?

Miss Leyba traveled beautifully and, believe it or not, we actually had a fun time together and she didn’t loose it on either of the days we spent flying and driving (over 12 hours door to door each way).

Visiting with Great Grandma (oh, sorting Shirley Temple dvds — what fun!) and giving goodbye kisses.

Cruising around the historic downtown:

Visiting with friends and family:




Three out of the four generations.

There we go!

Climbing stairs — a favorite activity that you can do practically anywhere…

Helping out in Grandma and Grandpa’s store.

See the painting of us nursing in the background? Good thing I am not particularly modest (although I did refrain from posting all of the breastfeeding photos from the trip; aren’t you proud?).

Cuddling with Tasha while feeling overwhelmed at Great Grandma’s party.

Not sure about this whole blowing out the candles thing either.

Happy Birthday, Marilyn!

Helping out with the slide show.

Family photo… such a serious bunch.

Oh, the dogs. Miss Leyba LOVED the dogs… here are a few of her new, special friends.



Painting of us by my mother-in-law on display at the Mimbres Region Arts Council. We’re famous.

Coming soon: movies from the trip! (one of these days, anyhow.)

Say Cheese!

Earlier today I wrote about Miss Leyba’s ever expanding vocabulary and then forgot to post the video I took of her saying “cheese!”

Cheese may be the only word she says on cue.

I love how she scrunches up her nose when she says it. So adorable.

And, yes, she’s wedged herself between the bed and the wall. (We’ve since closed the gap.) That’s our little climber. Always exploring and finding bizarre places to squeeze herself into.

Enjoy.


Video: Cheese! from Carrie on Vimeo.