God Bless Texas...

Well, Lyla and I are off to Texas this afternoon! We are going to fly with my youngest step brothers (Bridger and Paxton) and stay the week with Grandma Mary and Grandpa Kevin! I am really looking forward to seeing my family and just relaxing...I just hope Lyla is good on the plane (I have NO idea what to expect!) Lyla is almost 11 weeks, and I can't believe how big she is getting. We are definitely going to miss daddy :(

I wanted to post some of these pictures because they are my favorites. I especially love the picture of Lyla and I after the bath...I love her little naked bum!

Why being a mom truly sets you free...

It's after 1 am and Lyla has just fallen asleep for the night. My sweet angel has been sleeping through the night for the last two weeks or so, and she is making this whole motherhood thing seem way too easy. Every time I look at her I notice something new and adorable...like the way she folds her hands when she is nursing, or how she plays with her hair. When she gets excited she kicks both of her legs and waves both arms as she lights up with a smile. I never pictured myself as the type of woman who would enjoy being home with a newborn...especially at 22! They say that having a baby changes your life in a profound way...that your life will never be the same. I think that's true, but not in a negative way. While it may seem that I have given up my life as a free woman, it is my daughter that makes me truly free. No matter how bad my day is, or how stressful the rest of my life may be, looking at her reminds me that I am on this earth for a greater purpose. Tomorrow will be better because she is in my life, and so is her daddy. Lyla reminds me that while no one is perfect, I will always try to be perfect for her. I always tried to envision what my life would be like when I had a baby...what I would have accomplished. But what I realize now is that she is here to shape my life for me, and push me to accomplish all the things I dream about, because all of those dreams are better realized simply because she is here. She has become part of what I hope to accomplish...to be a great mom...to be my daughters' friend and always have her respect. Being a mom sets me free because I am able to love in a way that I never thought possible. I love her daddy, but I live to love my daughter. I can't wait to see what the coming years will hold, and I can't wait to see what Lyla surprises with me tomorrow.

Halloween Fun!

Okay, so Ashley (my sister in law) and I took the kids to the pumpkin patch for some cute pictures. My nephew Dallin is 1, and he has the CUTEST personality. Lyla is wearing his costume from last year, but she wasn't too happy that I woke her up from a nap to take pictures outside. I think I got a few cute ones...Lyla's 1st Halloween! Cute!

My attempt...

Okay everyone...this is my attempt to document my life. I'm Lacy, I am married to the adorable Nathan Sylvia, and have a 9 week old daughter named Lyla Kate. We have been married for 2 years, and are the quintessential high school sweethearts. Things have definitely been crazy since she has been born, but I absolutely love everything about being a mom. Nate and I just moved back from Boston, MA where we went on quite an adventure....

It's great to be back in Utah, but I am excited about spending time with Lyla and figuring out what to do with my life. I certainly don't have all the answers, but who does?? In the meantime, check out how adorable Lyla is!