A week is not enough for vacation. Trying to cram the rest you need, to enjoy some time alone, to visit with family – that’s a lot to ask for a week of vacation. But – we did it anyway.
We took all the time we could to catch up with Layla, our 10 month old granddaughter. She toddles around – and nothing is off limits to her. She wants to know EVERYTHING!

This is my favorite picture from our trip – Layla and me sharing a laugh!

When we first arrived Layla had to check out her Pop. By the end of the week, they had formed a tight bond.

Layla is a Gymboree baby – and she loves it. At Gymboree she reminded me a bit like Ricochet rabbit – if you remember that cartoon. No sooner had she conquered one activity – or climbed one station… she was on to another!

Pop caught this great shot of Jonathan Jr. pushing Layla up through the rungs!

Ready to take a rest!

If Layla is anything like her mom – she’ll be playing this keyboard soon!!

Loves when Daddy throws her in the air!

Layla disguised at the Busch Animal Shelter… reminiscent of ET?

The Animal Shelter had a LOT to see.

Some of the animals at the zoo!!

Layla always reaches out to people. She loves everyone – no surprise since her mother never meets a stranger.

Our trip was short but our hearts were full with the joy we had in seeing Layla… and her mom and dad!