Christmas visit

Lyla's first present.

Aunt Tracy and Uncle Jonathan came in from S.C. for Christmas.


Stuck inside!

Another fan converted. Our new team motto: We take pride in "Almost!".

Standing tall, now

Lyla started walking just in time for Christmas...

Yes grandmom, the Browns are #1.

We told her to take her finger out of her nose...

...and this is what we got.

Ho ho ho

Not happy with Santa

Our trip home

Lyla's barking dog imitation

If you are Aunt Tracy's neighbor and you are reading this, Lyla says please keep your dogs QUIET!

Weekend at Tracy's

Shots from last week's visit to South Carolina:
Lyla & Aunt Tracy

First official cutting of the mullet

The box is always the best toy

Bubble bath

Standing on the high chair

Lyla's babies

This baby doll wears her headband down low. I am not sure which Cape Coral gang she is a member of but a wooden block to the head can't feel too good.

This baby doll is apparently very suprised that she is getting a bottle.

This baby is Aunt Tracy's dog Nala.

Shell Factory

Right up the road is a tourist trap called the Shell Factory. Cheap souvenirs are their specialty. But in the back they have a mini-zoo and petting zoo which is really pretty cool for a Saturday afternoon.

These feet were made for walking

In the backyard

Cousin Jen's visit

Thanks for coming to see us!

All in the Browns family

Statistics show that every Sunday somebody new converts to being a Browns fan. Below are some recent converts. Welcome to the club!
Cousin Jen, proud of her team.

Aunt Mindy...you're right, they are #1.

Grandmom Kiehl knows it's true.

Sanibel's ring, are you listnin'

We went out to Sanibel and Captiva to see the official holiday kickoff and lighting of the Christmas tree. Aunt Mindy sang carols and there was plenty of holiday cheer except in Santa's golf cart:


Lyla and Grandpop at the Sanibel fireworks

On mom's shoulders

With dad

Sunny Holidays

Okay I know it's been a long time. I can't believe how much Lyla has changed even since the October post. Here are some photos from last month or so.



The youngest (and only) Cleveland Browns cheerleader with Aunt Tracy and Whisky. Tracy and Whisky also cheer for the Browns.


It's hard to stand up amid so many toys.


Where's the mustard?