Pictures from a great day!

This afternoon we went to the zoo with Daddy! (actually this is the second day in a row for me and Lauryn) It was a beautiful day to be outside.
You can't see Lauryn very well in this picture, but I just thought it was funny how the fish has "red eye!" People tend to have red eye with our camera, but it's funny to see it on the fish too.
What a cutie in her new car seat and sunglasses!

After the zoo, we went to Ryan's parents for a great dinner! Ryan boiled 18 lobster - what a treat! (they were shipped to them at work, and yes, they were still alive - I think they really do "squeal" when you drop them in the boiling water)

Happy Birthday Lauryn!

Today is Lauryn's actual birthday! She is wearing her "I'm One" birthday girl shirt!

(if you are interested in this shirt you can order from Karen Halbert at http://www.gotmyfaceonit.blogspot.com/.)

First Day of Music Class

Yesterday was our first day of our Kindermusik class! We are in class with Mandi and her little boy Preston. Both Lauryn and Preston enjoyed the class. They are both so sweet and social. We had fun! Here's a picture of them eating lunch together afterwards.

Lauryn's First Birthday!

Lauryn's first birthday party was wonderful! It was so much fun to have all our family there. What a special day that we'll always remember! She is such a sweet girl, learning and growing more everyday. She is everywhere now and trying to be into everything - she has such a fun personality and is such a social bug!! Happy Birthday to our little girl - we are so blessed!

Lauryn in her party hat.

Lauryn is ready for her cake - make a wish!

Ok, she's digging in! But she wasn't too sure about getting too messy. She loved the cake and icing!

Lauryn and all her cousins...

Ethan, Pearson, Maclean, me, Lauryn, Ryan, and Lucy

Lauryn is loving her new Winnie-the-Pooh car! Such a big girl!


(above) Ryan's parents gave her a cute table and chairs for her room!

(right) My parents gave her a climber/clide play set for outside! (and no, it's not going to stay in the garage)

Lauryn is so happy and loved all the attention too!

Counting Down to the Party

Well, I can not believe that Lauryn will be a year old next week. I feel very nostalgic, yet very excited for all the fun to come. She is learning so much everyday that it's amazing. This Saturday we are having a family birthday party for Lauryn at her Lulu and Dadoo's house (Ryan's parents). All of my family is coming up from Tuscaloosa, and so I am very excited about that too! They can't wait to see Lauryn and how she's grown. Watch for pictures from her big day! Have a wonderful day.....

Lauryn's so "busy" these days!

Today after church when we were changing out of our church clothes, Lauryn loved walking all around the house in just her shoes and bloomers . I thought it was so cute, and she did too! Ha Ha She is so busy these days, ever since she started walking about two weeks ago! She now will find something and want to put it on - such as that sun hat or that t-shirt that Ryan brought back for Lauryn from Honduras. She is such a honey! I tried to post a short video - but can not figure out how to get it to work. Any suggestions?

Hope everyone has a wonderful Labor Day with family and friends!