V is for Visit!

We had a visit the other day from Nana Mary. Her visits are a special time for us because she usually has something fun for Landen to play with which keeps him entertained so she can focus a lot of her attention on me. Or, when we go to places like Chuck E. Cheese she can just wear me and that way I'm always right there in front of her.


But like I said, these are times for us to get close to each other and play. I certainly wish Nana Mary could visit more often.


Never enough Nana Mary moments in LAUREN'S WORLD!

Happiness Is . . .

Happiness is finding the perfect toy. See you might think I need a pretty dolly or some colorful building blocks. Nope, just a good thick string to take the edge off my darn teeth.


Happiness is outdoor naked time. Haven't tried it? Oh now this one you've gotta try.


Happiness is dinner time. Okay, okay, I know this isn't always the most happy time around here but hear me out. Every once in a long while a meal comes along that simply covers you with feelings of happiness. Or maybe just covers you.


Happiness is my daddy. He has nice teeth.


Happiness is my mommy. She has nice hair.


Happiness is LAUREN'S WORLD!

Up, Up, Up!

Things are starting to change and I'm not talking about my big brother going to his cool camp. It's me! I'm growing up! Can you believe it? It seems like only yesterday I was unable to roll over and now I'm able to pull myself up and stand. We're talking huge milestones!


At dinner when we go out, I get to sit in my own chair and be part of the crew. It won't be too long before I'm using those shiny objects to cut and pick up my own food.


And speaking of food, have you tried this iced cream stuff? Hello! Here I am getting jars of sweet potato chicken when I could be eating the iced cream. I seriously need to learn how to talk so I can correct that situation.


It used to be that wherever we went I was confined to the lap of either mama or dada. Now that I'm a little mobile they are letting me hang out on my own. It's pretty cool because I'm exploring all these new areas and finding new things to touch. Can we just take a minute to talk about how good the grass feels between your toes?


Move over big brother - your toys are slowly become OUR toys. Coming into my own in LAUREN'S WORLD!

I'm Loved

The greatest thing you'll ever learn is just to love and be loved in return. Well you see, I love everyone. Everyone says I'm such a happy baby and it's true. I love everyone and everything. What's not to love? So when I'm born into a family that takes my love and triples it in return, I'm just a happy little princess.


My daddy just adores me. I see it in the way he looks at me when he comes home from work. First my little brother runs over and gives him a big hug and kiss. Then he comes over and gives mommy a kiss. And then it's my turn. This is one of the highlights of my day. He makes his way around to me and looks me in the eyes and says, "I love you" and gives me a big kiss on the forehead. That's love.


My little brother can't get enough of me. Where I go, he will follow. If I'm in the crib, he wants to be in the crib. If I'm in the pack n' play, he wants to be in the pack n' play. If I'm on the rug, he wants to be on the rug. And then he likes to blow me kisses. That's love.


My mommy means everything to me. We have our special moments together. She'll pick me up, take me somewhere away from daddy and big brother Landen, hold me close, and give me kisses. I want these moments to last forever, or until I'm hungry for my next thing of yogurt. Even after the yogurt, she'll pick me up again, hold me close, and give me kisses. That's love. All you need is love, love, love here in LAUREN'S WORLD!

Warmer Weather Days

Ah the sun! Dresses, cute hats, parks, playgrounds. You really can't go wrong when the warmer weather comes around. Plus, my big brother feels the same way so together we can pretty much drive mommy and daddy to do whatever it is we want to do. So the other day we were off to the park!


And now that I'm getting a little older I can start to do some things on my own. No, I'm not walking yet but I can sit up. Hey that's a big achievement for me!


Then there's the playground. There's always the playground. Can't get enough of the playground. My big brother feels the same way but we tend to run in different circles once we get to the playground. While Landen takes to the slides and likes to climb the ladders, I'm more of a swing girl myself.


Let me tell you a little secret though - Landen was once a swings boy. Wanna see? Dishing the dirt on my big brother here in LAUREN'S WORLD!

Thank You, Easter Bunny

We had a visitor the other day - the Easter Bunny! Funny thing is, I don't really remember anyone coming over, and I should know because I'm pretty much up all through the night. Oh well, I won't question mama and dada. I mean, you can't really make that stuff up. Right? Look at the goodies my brother and I received.


Mama sat down with me to open up all the stuff in my basket. Such a generous bunny!


Confusing the Play-Doh for candy here in LAUREN'S WORLD!

A Few Of My Favorite Things

I'm starting to like certain things more than others. Eating a banana - like it. Snuggling next to mama - like it. Being outside - like it. Being put down - don't like it. Chewing on mama's iPhone case - like it. Grabbing mama's hair - like it. Standing for too long in the exersaucer - don't like it. Being in water - like it. Riding the swings - like it. So obviously if you put together some of those things I like then you'll have a very happy baby Lauren. For example, here I am being held outside. Now if only mama's hair was within reach.


And here I am outside riding the swings. Apparently it's not acceptable to ride the swings and eat bananas at the same time. Shucks!


Oh and bath time is a big hit around here. Sometimes it's just me, other times it's my brother and me, and maybe one day we'll add the family duck. Oh look! Having a quacktastic bath here in LAUREN'S WORLD!