Ayla's 17th Month

photo via Tucker Photography

Ayla's 17th month did not treat her well. When we moved to Tallahassee you would have thought she was a staunch supporter of the Gators, protesting the move to Seminole territory. Upon further investigation we realized it wasn't her Gainesville heritage, but rather her pesky first molars. She was teething (all four first molers at the same time) and was not her usual easy-going self. It seems as though Ayla likes to grow her teeth in sets of fours, which makes for an extra painful, albeit quick, process.

We were teaching TJ how to ride his bike without training wheels, and of course Ayla wanted a turn.

We took a quick trip to the closest beach- Bald Pointe State Park- where Ayla helped TJ and Kaeme burry Warner.

She enjoyed playing with Ellie at the beach also.

Kids eat free on Thursdays at the Wharf, a seafood restaurant on the corner by our house. The kids got to play at the splash pad while we waited for our food.

After dinner we all went back to my house to celebrate Kaeme's birthday. Ayla insisted on wearing her swimsuit on top of her pajamas per usual. The girl is obsessed with shoes and swimsuits and is constantly bringing them over for me to put on her. 

We met some good friends at a good beach on a not-so-good beach day. But we still had a great time.

While at the beach Ayla enjoyed eating and feeding little Emmet Cheetos. She looooves to feed people, what can I say, she's our little humanitarian. 

My mom let us borrow this little table which the kids love to sit at for breakfast and snacks. Often times Ayla will point to something she wants to eat, make lots of "ah" noises, then run over to her little chair, and wait patiently to be served.

During Ayla's 17th month I put her hair up in her very first pig tails. She immediately turned into a pig and started running happily throughout the house, which made it difficult for me to take a picture.

Aubry and family came to visit on July 4th. We had a blast in between rain storms at the pool.

Ayla loves babies just like her dolls. Here she is trying to get her hands on baby Tucker.

Due to weather the fireworks were rescheduled for the 6th. By that time Ayla wasn't feeling well, and didn't want to be there.

I dressed TJ and Ayla in their matching outfits for church and had to snap a few pictures on our way out the door.

After receiving a hug from big brother she blew him a kiss. 

We have enjoyed living closer to my parents and have spent many days hanging out by their pool. 

After finishing her blueberries, Ayla played in the water with her bowl.

And helped fix the deck.

Here she is "helping" Kaeme and Papa install the new deck.