Spiers Family: 11.2009

11.29.2009

Layla - 11 months

I almost had my first case of major anxiety as I typed, "Layla - 11 months." We all know what this means... One more month and she'll be a year old. Oh my, I don't even want to think about my baby not being a baby anymore. Although she's growing way to fast for her daddy and me, we enjoy her blooming personality and watching her learn SO much. She's a little sponge!

Layla - 11 months

She still only has her two bottom teeth. All we want for Christmas is her two front teeth!
LOVES Baby Einstein (I know I put this every month, but it's her all time fave.)
She's starting to walk. Maybe 5-6 steps at a time.
Show knows where her nose and hair is.
When changing her diaper she'll wave her hand in front of her face and I'll say, "Pee-Ewe," she'll then plug her nose.
She loves turkey and string cheese for lunch.
Oatmeal for breakfast.
She's FINALLY back to sleeping all night.
She'll stand next to the bath tub all day if I'd let her. She's loves her baths.
Such a daddy's girl.
Starting to hit...
..and pinch :(
Doesn't like to be held, unless it's her daddy or mommy.
Loves to play with tupperware and spoons.
Enjoys dancing to music. She has great rhythm.
Still needs her bottle to sleep.
Very good at saying Mama and Dada.
Has an ear piercing scream. It's wonderful in the dead silence of sacrament.
She's starting to "roll it and roll it" when she patti-cakes.
Still says "Was sat?" to EVERYTHING.
Loves to cuddle.
Gives the best sugars.
Likes to play in her crib.
Sings along to music.
Points and goes.. "ah ah ah" when she wants something.
Loves her sippy, w/ water, and goes "Ahhhh..." after taking a big swig.
Still the love of her daddy and mommy's lives.

We are just so blessed to have such a happy, healthy, sweet baby girl. How did we ever live without her?! We love you Lay Lay!

11.26.2009

We're Thankful For...

the gospel
pecan pie
lance's job
our parents
grandparents
a roof over our head
the food on our table
our healthy bodies
our wonderful friends
southern food
our bed
our amazing siblings
our nieces and nephews
the beautiful weather
the sun, for rising each day
our prophet
for eachother
our love
baby lotion
this country
our healthy and happy baby girl
our eternal family

The list could go on. We hope you all have a wonderul Thanksgiving! XoXo

-Lance and Jessie

11.22.2009

Cute as a Button!

Here are just a few random pictures of last week.

Layla's looks change each day to me, and I think she couldn't get any cuter, but I swear she does! How is that possible?

My mom thinks she'll have neck problems someday because of these "big bushes" I put on her head. I think they're adorable!

Ah... Mississippi winters are amazing!

Layla fought going to sleep this day, and finally, sleep won. I don't know why she thinks this position is so comfortable. I'll try to take her feet out of her hands and she won't give them up. She's so silly!

Such a beauty!

11.16.2009

Last Weeks Doings...

*watched Daddy's Saints win! 9-0! Who Dat?!*

*our little cheerleader*

*listening to Layla's tunes on the piano*

*watching Layla sleep in all kind of crazy positions, this being one of them*

*Lance going in for surgery on his hand to have glass removed*

*enjoyed shopping for winter attire*

*visited Layla's friend, Madyleigh (sp?)*

It was so wonderful having Lance home for a whole week. We had so much fun spending as much time together as possible. It was hard for me to send him back to work tonight!

Thursday he had surgery on his hand to remove what they thought was 1 piece of glass, well, they actually removed 4 good sized pieces and now he's back to feeling normal in his hand again. He couldn't go another day without working out, so I'm glad we got it taken care of. And doesn't his face look awesome in just one weeks time? He's healing great!

On another note, I sure am enjoying this time of the year. Seems I can't get myself out of the kitchen! My wonderful friend, Jennifer, introduced me to a new website it's: http://www.ourbestbites.com/ (I strongly suggest you check it out) I have LOVED everything I've cooked off of it thus far. I just find so much joy in making a delicious treat for everyone in the house, plus, it's a great stress reliever! So with that being said... Bring On The Holidays!!

11.07.2009

My Husband, My Hero

Sunday, November 1st, Lance was preparing to attend S.W.A.T school. As I watched him pack, I could tell he was very anxious to go but sad to leave us for a whole week! Here is how it went, in a nutshell:

In 5 1/2 days they trained extremely hard for 70+ hours, with only getting about 15 hours of sleep. They would run several different missions throughout the day and early morning hours, they were trained with lethal and less lethal weapons, such as: chemical weapons and explosive devices, they worked long hours on the shooting range, as yes, my husband recieved the medal for top shooter, and all the training was done while wearing approximately 60 pounds of gear.

As you can tell, he was so busy that I maybe talked to him 5 times throughout the week. But everytime I talked to him, his spirits were high and he was so positive.

Come Thursday night I hadn't recieved a phone call and it was getting late, so I sent him text to wish him a good night and let him know that I loved him. Friday morning he called me with the news...

Thursday night at about 10:00 they were training on how to take down suspect vehicles. Lance prepared to shoot the front windshield out of a car at point blank range with a shotgun (they were not aware that the windshield had been replaced with an after market windshield). He shot the windshield, and as the round penitrated, the windshield did not shatter. The pressure caused the windshield to flex inward and return with great force, projecting broken glass into Lance's face and arm. He was taken to the emergency room where the doctors stopped the bleeding and cleaned out as much glass as possible. He was then stitched back up and returned back to the base to finish out his training. He was scared to call and tell me what had happened because he didn't think I'd let him return back to training. (what a stud!)

The S.W.A.T Squad

Here is the certificate he earned for completing the course, his medal for top shooter, and also his medal for returning to training with serious injuries.

We are so blessed that he was wearing his safety glasses. He still can see out of his beauitful blue eyes.

His safety glasses he was wearing at the time of the accident

Layla and I was so excited to see him, we had to give him a warm welcome. My mother gave us the great idea..

When Lance drove up the drive way I was waiting outside for him. He got out of the car and I just covered my mouth and cried. I had NO idea how bad his injuries really were. (When Lance called me to tell me what had happened, he reassured me over and over again that it "wasn't that bad")

Layla and I are just so proud of this man in our lives. We are so blessed to still have him here with us. I'll never find myself taking the time we have together for granted. I love you baby!

P.S. Lance assured me that he will NEVER breach another windshield again!

11.01.2009

Layla's First Halloween

To celebrate Layla's first Halloween we decided to head up to Bluejack Ridge in Popularville, MS to attend their Corn Maze. It was such a beautiful day and we had such a great time, I think Layla really enjoyed it too!

The land was absolutely beautiful up there.

She wasn't to sure about the animals this time. Probably because they weren't caged in like they were at the Franklinton Fair.

Little Miss Piggy

Oh My! They had the cutest pig races! I'd never seen one before so I had no idea what to expect. There was four little piggy's, and get this, their names were: Taylor Swine, Be-Yoink-ce', Ham-a-Montana, and Kelly Pigler. They were so cute jumping over their hurdles and all. Taylor Swine won all three races.