Taylor's Superhero Birthday Party

This afternoon we celebrated Taylor's 4th birthday.  He desperately wanted a superhero themed party at home.  We tried to talk him into having a party at various fun spots in town, but he insisted that it be at home.  I was hesitant at first, especially with a new baby in the house, but ultimately I am thrilled that we were able to provide him with what he really wanted.  It was great to see dear friends and family, meet parents of Taylor's friends at school, and watch all the kids play play play!

Each child was provided a mask and a superhero cape.  Most of the children wore them while they played. At the end of the party, toys were everywhere!  It was a sure sign that a lot of playful fun was had.

On a very funny side note- the two and a half year old sister of one of Taylor's friends discovered Lauren's dresser during the middle of the party. The majority of the adults were mingling and the kids were playing- all while this little sister was taking all of the clothes out of Lauren's dresser and proceeding to try many of them on...completely NAKED.  There was this completely naked child (diaper off an all!) in the midst of all these kids playing.  Not one of them paid any attention to this two and a half year old trying on 0-6 month clothes.  I just had to laugh hysterically.

A few pictures from today and a first smile

The picture quality isn't the greatest, but I just have to share.  I was able to catch one of Lauren's first smiles.  

A few new pictures

The first picture makes me laugh.  The last picture was taken because it looked like she was signing "I love you" right as she was falling asleep.  We love you too, Baby Lauren!

Lauren's Birth Announcement

Happy Valentines Day!

4 Weeks Old

Lauren turned 4 weeks old today.  Where has the time gone?  I feel like she was just born!  On Friday, I took Lauren to visit my grandmother for the first time.  It was great to have four generations eating lunch together at my grandmother's house.  I am pretty certain that my grandmother, just like us, is quite smitten with Lauren.  I am going to try to take Lauren to visit with her each Friday.  I really want them to form a tight bond.  I adore my grandmother, and I want Lauren to adore her as well.

Just an update

Now that I have joined Facebook, I have to remember that I need to also post on my blog as well as my Facebook wall.  Here are a couple of cute shots that I just have to share.  The first picture is how Lauren looked when she fell asleep on me last night.  Dave was able to snap a picture of her over my shoulder.  I just love how she is resting her head on her hands.  It is so angelic!

Taylor is absolutely smitten with Lauren.  He kisses her all the time, and will do anything within his power to make her stop crying.  He is already a protective older brother.  I love that!  We were finally able to capture a picture of Taylor kissing Lauren right before bed.  My heart melts!

Some of the rest of the pictures are of Lauren in her bouncy seat.  This was the first time that I was able to eat dinner without having to hold her.  She was so content in her seat, and I had to snap a few pictures.