The day before vacation

We haven't been on a true vacation for two and a half years. Going to the beach for an afternoon doesn't count. Sitting in our pool in the backyard doesn't count, either. Tomorrow we are taking a week off and going to Kissimmee, which is near Orlando. Hopefully the pool is heated because Lyla has two new bathing suits that she can't wait to wear.


Lyla's second favorite place (after the changing table): bath time...we love warm water!












Mommy and Lyla getting ready to go out to dinner

New Year's Aftermath

One of the best things about New Year's Day is lounging on the couch watching college football. We gave Lyla control of the remote, but she couldn't figure out where the power button was so we had to take it back.

Christmas 2006

Some photos from Lyla's first Christmas...

One of her first presents
















Steph, Tracy & Lyla
















Grandpa's turn
















Grandma & Lyla

What's the difference between 8 weeks and 2 months?

4 days and a smile! Here's a series of Lyla chillin' in her crib.

Santa, baby; Baby, Santa

Lyla apparently is not fazed by celebrity. Her big chance to talk to Santa, and she's out like a light. I stepped in and told Santa that she wants an electronic drum set and a new car for Christmas. We'll see if Santa comes through.

8 weeks old!

One of our dreams in life is to take an RV around the country. Not just one time, but to actually own an RV and use it on a regular basis. This will happen. Last week Santa had an RV show in Fort Myers so we went and checked it out. I don't think this makes us rednecks, although having an inflatable pool in our backyard might. Here is Stephanie and Lyla in front of one of the big daddy RV's. We'll probably start with a small pop-up or something like that, but one day we will be cruising the country in style.






Stephanie is from Philadelphia, so this picture is in tribute to Rocky Balboa. I don't think Rocky ever wore a lime green robe when he entered the ring. Apollo Creed could probably get away with it, but not Rock.




Aunt Laney and Uncle Parker holding Lyla.

Shopping at the mall

Lyla's first trip to the mall


My Al Bundy impersonation


Helping Daddy work (and teaching him to type one-handed)


Lyla asking for the check at Smokey Bones