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Well, there has been a lot going on here in the Layfield household:)

My sister Audrey and her boyfriend Harrison came out for a visit! They stayed about 4 days and we had a blast! I cooked and baked a lot, which I love! Audrey and Harrison were also able to come to Weston's award ceremony! We went on some long hikes at a beautiful place we just found here in Belton, and enjoyed the outdoors! Our pool is open so we spent some days there, as well! I was so happy to have them here!

Wyatt is potty training!! YES!! We started back when he turned 2, and as you can see, it is a work in progress;) He is doing better everyday. He has gone both ways in the "froggy pot", not if we can just do that everytime!? I am so proud of him. We are now in "big boy" undies, and he has a new found freedom. He has been going through this phase of not wanting to be treated like a baby. So, he is doing a lot more "on his own". He eats with regular silverware, drinks out of a regular cup, does not wear a bib and gets nothing on his shirt, says "thanks", and so much more. He amazes me everyday how much he knows and picks up on. He can also count to 10! I meant to get it on video today, but it has been crazy and it slipped my mind...tomorrow, maybe?! He is so precious to my heart.

Elias is amazing. He is almost 10lbs and chunky little mess. I enjoy so much staying home with my babies. Eli is different than Wyatt, but boy do they love eachother! He is a little impatient with me sometimes, and he is a teeny bit spoiled:) He is starting to smile and respond when I talk to him...it is already flying by. He will be 3 months old on the 4th!

Weston made the Captain's list this week!!! YAY! I am so proud of him! He will be promoted before we head to Missouri. He has been working really hard to sell this house and get us moved smoothly.

As far as the house, we are still in the selling/renting process. Although it can be frustrating, God has a plan, and it will all work out. I will miss Texas and our sweet little home! Looking forward to making a new one!!

MY SISTER IS GETTING MARRIED!! Gates proposed to Brittany last week and we could not be more excited! They are getting married in October and we are in full wedding planning mode!!!

The next time I blog we will be Missouri residents! I am looking forward to spending the summer outdoors with my boys!

Love,
RL

Precious Memories

Today was a beautiful Saturday! We started the day with a good run at Scott and White's Annual St. Patrick's Day 1K/5K/10K. It was nice to start the day with some good excercise. We actually walked a trail that we go to a lot! It was a beautiful morning! Afterwards, we had a good breakfast and then went home and all piled in our bed and spent some sweet, sweet time together as a family. We had both the boys in the bed and we sat and laughed with Wyatt as he entertained us:) Today was one of those days I dream about about all week! I LOVE our weekends!!!

As much as I am going to miss Texas, I am really looking forward to all the outdoor activities we are going to do as a family! We love to hike, and I have heard there are really pretty areas to go. There is also a lake, the zoo, and a few other things we want to experience while being "up north" ;)

Tomorrow is church and then some fun in the sun!

Thankful for these quiet times in life...
RL

We have a crazy love...

We were driving in the car this weekend and Weston said he had a song for me. Corey Smith is from Dahlonega, Georgia; where we are from, and we have listened to him since college.... Weston said this was my song :)

Amanda was a small town blonde haired beauty
She had Heaven in her eyes and could light up a room
When she walked into view, she was the prettiest girl in my school
And I knew she'd never give me the time of day
No girls like her ever looked twice my way
She was out of my league
Oh, but that was alright with me

Cause I loved her from a distance
Like an angel watching from afar
I never had the nerve to mention
The fire burning in my heart
I knew a boy like me never woulda stood a chance
So I did the best I could
And I loved her from a distance

The Homecoming dance of our senior year
I finally got my courage up enough to overcome my fears
I would have asked her to dance
But her boyfriend never gave me a chance
Every step of every song they swung the night away
And I wish I could have wrapped my arms around her waist
And told her how I cared
Instead I only stood there and stared

But I kept loving her from a distance
Like an angel watching from afar
I never had the nerve to mention
The fire burning in my heart
I knew a boy like me never woulda stood a chance
So I did the best I could
And I loved her from a distance

The other night I saw her, first time in years
My heart skipped a beat when she came walking near
In those faded blue jeans
She's still the prettiest girl I've seen
And much to my surprise she said hello
And that she loved listening to me singing on the radio
I said that's a funny funny thing
Cause your in every song I sing

Yes I've been loving you from a distance
Since you were only seventeen
But I never had the nerve to mention
The feelings flowing inside me
I knew a boy like me never woulda stood a chance
So I poured my heart into the music that I made
And I kept loving you from a distance

Oh and now we have a story book romance
And I know one thing's for sure
This love can go the distance

Weston, I love you more than I ever have. I still feel like I am 16. I love you, babe~
RL

One of my favorite things!

Wyatt woke up at about 4:45 this morning for some reason. I was about to feed Eli, so I went in and brouht him to our room. He never sleeps in our bed, but I snuggled him up and before he fell asleep he said, "Hi Mommy". Nothing thrills my heart more than nursing my precious 2 month old, while listening to my other 2 year old baby fall asleep! I thank God literally everyday for my blessings. I have so many! This is just one of my "favorite things"....

Life Changes...

A lot has been going on here in the Layfield home:) First off, we SOLD our house this week!!!! PRAISE GOD! We put it up on the market a couple weeks ago, and then last weekend a young couple called on our flyer. He said they weren't sure they were buying yet, but wanted to come look at it. I was franticly running around trying to set up the house like a new home. Luckily, I had just finished my big cleaning that I do on Mondays. They came and were gone in about 20 mins. The real estate agent gave me the best compliment I can recieve. She said our house was the cleanest used house she had ever seen. I really take that to heart, because I take a lot of pride in my home. Some people think I am too obsessive and clean to much. Well, I guess it paid off:) I am so thankful to God for carrying this load for us. I am so thankful we have been through the buying/selling a home process. We have really learned a lot. I am also thankful for a husband who knows how to do all of this.

We also purchased a new family vehicle. Its amazing how much less space we had when Elias came along:) I am also thankful for God's provision for things we don't necessarily need. The extra space is just a bonus! But, it is a bonus I am in LOVE with! I L.O.V.E. my new 2011 Ford Explorer!!

Next..my boys!!! Wyatt amazes me everyday! He is so observant and smart these days!
He is constantly helping me, chatting with me, wanting to cook, and play outside!! I am so proud of him! Elias is my precious baby! He is definitely different than Wyatt already, and I love it. I am trying to soak everything up! It goes so fast! I am constantly reminded of how precious of a time this is! From pregnancy to present, it is a time to be joyful and thankful. I am amazed at how some people seem to only find the negative in pregnancy...Despite the sickness, exhaustion, etc:), I loved being pregnant...what an incredible blessing!

I am so thankful for my family! My sisters are coming out soon, and quite possibly my mom!! I don't think we will get back to GA for a while, so I am thankful for them coming to me. I can only go so long without seeing them:)

All else is well here! I will update with pictures in a couple of days!!
Love,
RL