Last day of school

Today was the last day of school for Lauren. She officially ended her first year of preschool. They recognized each child in the 2 and 3 year old class and the 4 year olds had a Graduation Ceremony.

Lauren's teacher, Ms. Gwyneth put together individual photo albums for each of her students with pictures of all their activities throughout the year. They were presented with the photo album and a preschool diploma at the ceremony.

1st Haircut

Connor was looking a little shaggy so he got his first hair cut courtesy of Salon Mommy.

Nap time / Dress up time

Today I thought Lauren was napping but when she came out of her room it was clear she had not been. She found in her drawers a combination of clothes including items she has never worn before and items that were passed down from her Cousin Josephine (JoJo). On top of her shorts and shirt she already had on she put on a pair of black dance pants, a tutu, socks and black boots. She then put on leotard over it all. To top it off she found a black belt made of ribbon to put around her neck and her antenna headpiece from her Halloween costume. All she says is, "I'm ready to dance like JoJo." Eventually I got Lauren to let me help her get the tutu on the outside of her leotard and I let Lauren wear her actual dance tap shoes.

So what inspired all of this? Well this past weekend we went to one of Jo's dance recitals and Lauren sat in my lap hardly moving an inch for an hour and half watching the whole thing. She really enjoyed it and hasn't stopped talking about all the different dances and outfits she saw. I think it might be time for dance class for Lauren.

Our little ham

Connor is 9 months old today and he is hamming it up for the camera. This boy loves to be silly just like his daddy. Connor's smiles can always turn our frowns upside down.

Mother's Day

On Mother's Day, after church, we drove down to Wimberly for lunch on the river. But dinner was even more special - Lauren treated mama to a home-made pizza.

1st trip to the Dentist

Lauren went to the dentist for the first time today. Lauren's dentist was really nice. Mommy and Daddy's dentist doesn't brush their teeth with chocolate flavored toothpaste! By the end of the visit Lauren had sparkling princess teeth.

3 year old

Lauren turned 3! She had a party with her friends at Goin' Bananas (a warehouse full of inflatable jumpers) on Friday and then had two other parties to attend on Saturday for other friends that were turning 3 as well. We quickly learned a 3 year old's birthday party consists of 5 minutes of cake and 2 hours of running around screaming. I think she thought it was the best weekend ever!! And, her Gigi (great grandma) flew in from California to help celebrate.