Monterey

We all took a trip to Monterey for a couple days...


We went to the Aquarium....

Leiya loved the fish!

And the sand!

Photogenic

Here are some recent pictures of Leiya...isn't she Beautiful?



Here is Leiya On Mother's Day

Our little "Poppy Girl"

You go girl!

Playing on the beach.....

I think I can... I think I can......I know I can....I can walk!!!!

Carla was in a magazine in 1980 when her grandma Jean made a doll in the likeness of her. Doesn't this picture remind you of another doll we all know and love?

Here's our Lovable Doll and she's walking!!!!

Are you going to use that bow? Can I have it?

Anyone want to play 104 card pick-up?

I'm not scared...really....

Our happy family...guess who thinks they are in charge of things...

Don't I look totally cool?

An Easter Dress for a generation

The above dress, beautifully worn by our little Leiya.....

Was also worn by Leiya's lovely mother Carla, 29 years ago.....still looks great!

HAPPY EASTER LEIYA!!!!



Oh yes, Leiya found the eggs....

Leiya and mommy at the doctors office...


Leiya loved visiting Dr. Yee, even though she had to get a couple shots. Dr. Yee said she was healthy..

Smile... ;-)

Don't I look cute in my hand-made hat? Thanks Carol...

Forget the expensive "Childrens" toys, I love playing with these inexpensive cat toys.....

I think she'll make a good cheerleader, but for now, Leiya loves playing with the football...

Ryan on the Honor Guard for a Chaplain function....

Shhh....my little baby is sleeping...

I love my Minnie Mouse dress....thanks Kaelyn...

Happy 15 month birthday Leiya!!!! We Love You So Much!!!

Carla's Grandma Jean took the entire family on a cruise!!!

A three Day cuise!

To Mexico we go....

The Bentons.....on a cruise!

The only thing that would have made the cruise more exciting is if a Yacht had been completely engulfed in flames while we were docked in Mexico....oh wait, a Yacht was engulfed in flames while we were docked in Mexico....

Leiya loved watching us play Shuffleboard

It wouldn't be a cruise without some Shuffleboard!

Extreme Shuffleboard!

The Benton Family in Mexico

Leiya even looks cute on a ship!

Mommy and Leiya on the deck of the ship as we leave Mexico

Leiya loved looking at herself in the mirror...she would say hi to herself and sometimes kiss herself in the mirror....too cute....

Who said you have to use an elevator with a stroller?

Cheeeeeeeese!

Leiya, as always, looking soooo cute!

Uh-oh....I got caught learning how to stand up in my crib....

Leiya standing at the coffee table

Leiya hanging out with Daddy on his birthday..

Leiya and her buddy, Noelle just "standing around"