As for the girls, Leila is a wild woman! She is also a bit of a troublemaker and very mischievous. She also seems to realize when she is taunting Keira by taking something from her and running away with it. She thanks she is really funny. She also has to be anywhere and everywhere that Keira is. If Keira is eating, Leila is there and wants some. If Keira is playing with her stroller, Leila is right next to her. She is almost standing up on her own, can wave bye-bye, and claps all the time. She is also cruising around furniture quite proficiently.
This face looks sweet and innocent, but it's far from it!
9 months! 17 pounds!
Lookin' for some trouble
About two weeks after my surgery, we did have a fun adventure with one of our neighbors and we went to the second to last day of Cardinals Training Camp. Keira LOVED it! She honestly thought she was going on the field and as we got there she was running through the concourse saying how she had to get to the field to throw the ball. She would then make a throwing motion with her arm. She was pretty distraught to learn she wasn't allowed to be on the field as was her friend. They did get to cheer nice and loud for Larry though. They kept saying (regardless of who caught the ball) "Go Larry!" At the end of camp we had special bracelets to get autographs from four of the players which was a bit of a wait, but she had fun and now has some good signatures for guys that have made some key plays for the Cardinals this year. She was not a fan of Big Red as we don't do people dressed up in costume and had to keep an eye out for him throughout the entire time we were there. You never know when that big red bird might pop up behind you. Of course they are very kid friendly and also had a mini combine set up. Keira participated like a champ and definitely excelled at certain obstacles over others.
Keira is getting even chattier (if that were even possible) and really says the funniest things as she's learning how to form sentences and have conversations. One example is when she wants the lights on she says "Turn the dark off." Also, we hear a lot of "oh man, Leila" if Leila is into something of Keira's and messes it up or we also hear a lot of "no Leila, no. NO!" One recent conversation at the dinner table was as follows:
- K: This not your monkey water, mommy! (in reference to me stealing her water cup with a monkey on it to take a sip)
- Me: sorry!
- K: Daddy have beer?
- Me: Yes, he does.
- K: Mommy too little?
It's so interesting where her mind goes and how she processes things. She is also just the sweetest little girl. She used to not be super cuddly as a baby, but she has gotten a tiny bit more cuddly and is getting so affectionate. She has to always give kisses and hugs when saying goodbye to anyone, even Leila (which Leila loves as she squeals in delight), and she will also blow kisses like a champ.
So those are the highlights of the month. I can't wait for September as we head to San Diego at the end of the month for our annual vacation!
Sisters having a tea party!
Leila right up in it, per usual
Keira is eating, so Leila is close by
Scott swimming with his girls. They LOVE the water!
