Wow! Where did this month go? We have had a great month! Ryan has been busy hunting...no deer yet, but tons of ducks! He had a great time in North Dakota and they got their limit each day. Ryan continues to be busy at work and has been traveling quite a bit. I am heading back to the classroom this coming Tuesday. It is going to be quite an adjustment to get use to a school schedule again...and to add a baby to the mix...yikes! Layla will be heading to school with me. We have worked it out to have childcare right at school for a few of the teacher's children (which is sooo nice). It is going to make the transition easier. Layla is getting huge. We are guessing that she is about 7 pounds (Huge in our eyes!). We head to the doctor in about 1 1/2 weeks for her two month appointment. Her personality continues to show itself every day. She is smiling, talking, and making faces. She even rolled over this week! We are enjoying being parents to this sweet little lady. :)

This past Sunday, Oct. 5th, Layla Belle was baptized. Her godparents are Ryan's brother Derek and my sister Abby. Layla continues to grow quickly...she is 5 weeks old and I can't believe how much she has grown! It is hard to remember the time that she was not here! :) My maternity leave is about half over...I'll be headed back to the classroom on Oct. 28th. I am having mixed feelings about heading back, but I am going to enjoy every moment with her until then. :) Ryan continues to be very busy at work, but has managed to squeeze some hunting in...he is actually spending the week duck hunting in North Dakota. He's gone until Saturday, but we miss him already! He was very much looking forward to this trip and I hope that he has fun and of course comes home with lots of ducks.