Let's Celebrate

We celebrated Lauren's first birthday today. We went to grandma and grandpa's house to open presents and have cake. Then we went out to lunch with the family including grandma, grandpa and aunt Valerie. Then it was definitely naptime.

Lauren got some doll clothes and accessories, a couple books, Little People Animal Friends set, Little People van and a new blanket. I think the blanket was her favorite.

Then Lauren got her own cake that Aunt Valerie made just for her. She started off with being very lady-like and just licking with one finger, but then she really got into it. She loved her cake and ate until she couldn't stand it anymore. It was so fun watching her enjoy herself.

Colin is a Sunbeam

Colin is a Sunbeam, a Sunbeam, a Sunbeam...

Colin did great his first Sunday as a Sunbeam at church. He is growing up so fast and such a big boy. He loves his "I am a Child of God" crown and lei. He wore them home from church, to bed and to daycare. He is a King when he wears them.

Lauren's pig tails

Tonight after dinner I was playing with Lauren's hair and realized it was long enough for pig tails. I got so excited and whisked her upstairs to the bathroom to see how it would look. Of course she didn't want to sit still so I chased her around the bathroom floor as I put the pig tails in her hair. I didn't get the parts straight this time around, but now I know it can be done. Here are a couple of pictures of my cutie with her first pig tails.

Christmas Morning

We were at Grandma and Grandpa McKee's for Christmas. It was a lot of fun.

Fun in the snow

Here are some pictures of our snow fall and playing in the snow on Christmas day.

Lauren can walk with assistance

Lauren loves standing and walking along the furniture. Tonight I gave her the little activity walker and she just took off. She walked all the way down the hallway from the living room, into the family room and right to daddy in the den. She was so proud of herself.

First Snow

We had our first snow of the season last night. It was not a lot, but it was enough to enjoy for a few minutes before getting too cold.