We got up bright and early to get ready for church.

Peanut…waiting for her bath.

After church we headed to Fresno to go to HomeGoods.

Layla slept the whole way there.

She got really cranky in the store, so our trip was cut short, which was disappointing.

However, we didn’t leave before I found this gem!

Maple Butter Candle!

MAPLE BUTTER.

Heaven.

We headed back home…

but Peanut wasn’t having it.

She was whining and hollering the whole way…so I pulled over to feed her.

She barely ate, but was pleased as punch to be in the front seat.

Happy as a gopher in soft dirt.

Happy as clam.

…and ready to get a hold of anything she could get her hands on.

In case you missed this…

Oh hey there!

Give me that camera!

Something out the window caught her attention.

I love that nose.

Small hands.

Put this sucker in drive!

Let’s go!

Ok, Ok. I’ll just sit here and you can drive.

Oh, did you want this straw for your drink?

My mistake.

We drove home and she finally fell asleep… for like 10 minutes. haha

Once we got back, I was in the mood for change.

I wanted to rearrange and clean thoroughly.

Layla helped me.

She was all over the lamp.

haha.

So cute.

Who? Me?

I’m listening.

Tell me more.

The rest of the time, Layla decided to perform a balancing act.

And, then she was a giggle monster.

It just cracked me up.

Layla giggles from melissafarley on Vimeo.

She went to bed around 10:30.

Same routine as always.

It’s always a challenge.

We got up early again to get ready to head to Visalia.

We are starting a new program to feed the homeless at church.

We are making homemade burritos.

Today was our learning day.

We learned how to make homemade tortillas from scratch.

And homemade beans.

We got to taste test afterwards… they were delicious!

So much better when the are homemade!

After we finished up, Layla and I went to Smart and Final and Hobby Lobby.

We had to get some supplies to make our cookies that we will be passing out with the burritos.

I got to baking… and Peanut got to making a mess.

Oh hey! I thought you might need a cookbook

I was just going to try to pick out a good chocolate chip cookie recipe.

How about this one?

Personally, I like everything in this Paula Deen cookbook.

I hope you bought butter.

Layla loves to climb on the fan.

She also likes to push it around the room!

I’ve lost interest in you, fan.

Rings, you have my attention!

I will sit in the most uncomfortable position…

…and put you IN MY MOUTH!

…and fling the rings around. Show them who is boss.

Her new favorite thing is to climb on my legs and stand next to/behind me.

The entire time that I was mixing the cookie batter, she was standing directly behind me holding onto my legs.

I put all 112 cookies into treat bags…

…tied them with ribbon and stamped them with:

Homemade just for you by Awaken.

And a few verses.

I thought it would be a good way to witness God’s promises to people who might need some encouragement.

They can untie the tags and keep it for a reminder.

And that was our day! Now it is time for bed so we can get up early for church!

Today was another early running day.

This time it was our turn to go to Visalia.

Layla was a sport the entire time, so I rewarded her with some swinging.

She was just as happy as a clam to get in that swing.

That little grin.

…turned into a full on smile!

…and then a full on giggle!

Amy giving her a push.

Weeee!

Higher! Faster!

… those legs!

Layla Swinging 8-5 from melissafarley on Vimeo.

We were hoping that the splash park would cool us down since it was so hot after our run, but apparently it doesn’t open until 11am. That was disappointing. We hung out at Amy’s house for a little bit after we got done with the park.

I had plans to go to the Goodwill sale today (since I was already in Visalia) but by the time I got there, Layla had already fallen asleep. I didn’t think it was worth waking her up so we just headed home.

Layla played and crawled around the rest of the day.

She fell asleep around 10pm, in my arms on the couch.

It was an easy bed time tonight.