Non-picture-cooperating Lila and her Great-Grandmother
Aunt Chashie came to visit and boy were we glad. It's an understatement to say that Lila loves her Aunt Chashie...she's obsessed with her. Lila literally followed her around all weekend -- took the best pictures with her, gave her the best love ... was attached to her hip. Lila loved every minute of her visit. Josh and I are so thankful that Lila has such a great aunt ... we love you Aunt Chashie!!!
Lila has turned into quite a little girl over the past couple of months. Her vocabulary is huge, and she's able to name a lot of animals, things, and people. She's grown from never wanting to be rocked at bedtime to asking for it and snuggling up tight. She's learned the power of the word "no," and the consequences that it brings. She's gotten pretty good at throwing a tantrum, and is extremely independent. I was talking to her the other day and glanced over ... she was staring at me with her fingers in her ears. Her face said, "Hey, Mom. I just don't care." all over it. Below is a reenactment of her rudeness (after an incredibly messy dinner). 
Every afternoon, she comes in and we immediately have to put in Mickey Mouse or Barney or Elmo. She loves them. It's been too hot to play outside, and that's not been a battle I've been willing to pick after a long day of picking battles with 18 7 year olds. She usually ends up with us in the living room building blocks, coloring, or reading. It's the sweetest time with her. I love it!
Every age is great, but I'm loving this one right now ... temper tantrums, no and all. She's so incredibly sweet and her hugs and kisses are the best!
we're also dressing her in crimson and white and teaching her to say "Roll Tide" with her daddy.
We figure she's got to learn to be respectful of both teams. She'll decide for herself one day.
Anyway, this weekend was a Bama weekend at the Cook house. Josh had a big get together at the house to watch the Alabama/Penn State game. We had tons of food and a lot of fun visiting with everyone. Lila had fun helping daddy cheer on his team.
We were also glad to have Casey with us this weekend! She picked Lila up from school on Friday and Lila was attached to her hip the rest of the time. 
Please come back soon! :)
We've got our attire on, games on, and Daddy's parked in front of the T.V.
