Wednesday, October 29, 2008

She's Such a Girl!

Part of being a girl is enjoying wearing new clothes. Lauren is sure experiencing this! She received so many new outfits during our Michigan visit. Thanks to everyone!

Preparing to wash all of Lauren's new clothes.



Lauren wearing her new outfit from Susan, Gus, and Jen for Aunt Stephie's birthday dinner.


What a beautiful pink dress and tights with brown "shoes" from Aunt Sarah. This is one of my favorite outfits!


Such a cute little blue jacket with colorful buttons. Perfect for fall.

Tuesday, October 28, 2008

Meeting lots of new people

While we were in Michigan, Lauren had a chance to meet many family members and friends. Just looking at these pictures it's so wonderful to realize how many people are special in our lives. These are just some people she met. There are many others that will have to get photographed the next time we visit. Thanks to all for helping us out and being as excited about Lauren as we are!


Laura Taylor and Lauren. We spent this past Saturday with Laura and Aaron at their new house. The girls watched football, while Aaron installed their dishwasher. Way to go Aaron!

Matt came to pick Geoff up for the Michigan football game and held Lauren while he was waiting for Geoff. Big surprise that Matt had to wait for Geoff, huh? Matt and Geoff met while attending Michigan.

Jessie, Gram, and Aunt Kathy with Lauren. Lauren and I spent a few days at Gram and Bruce's house last week. There were many visitors that stopped by to meet Lauren.

Aunt Mary Kay did a wonderful job of calming Lauren last Tuesday afternoon.

Here's my cousin Shelby with Lauren. Shelby is studying to be a baby nurse and has been a big help with many of my "new mother questions."

Aunt Sarah was so excited to meet and hold Lauren!

Lauren with Grandpa Hanson. He was the first person she smiled at. We hope your knee is doing better, Grandpa!

Friday, October 17, 2008

Lauren's First Trip to Michigan




Here are a few photos from our week in Northern Michigan. We are having a blast and Lauren seems to be enjoying Michigan as much as Geoff and I do.

Thursday, October 9, 2008

Sunday, October 5, 2008

Week with Grammie Sue

What a wonderful week we just had! Grammie Sue was here visiting, playing with Lauren, and helping so much around the house. We are not sure what we would have done without her. Here are some photos of the week.

Lauren's first story time.

Wow! Look how much older she looks.

Like father, like daughter. The crazy thing was, they were both just doing that at the same time.

Photo time with Mommy

Grammie Sue came to the rescue after Lauren's first diaper blow-out.

Story time with Mommy and Daddy

Playing with Grammie Sue in the basement

I guess I'll have to wait until next year for those silly Cubs!

Tuesday, September 30, 2008

Who does she sound like?

Check out this video to hear Lauren with her pacifier.



Maggie Simpson?

Monday, September 29, 2008

Yea! Aunt Stephie and Uncle Jon are engaged!


Great news yesterday! Steph and Jon are engaged! Lauren thinks Uncle Jon is really cool and can't wait to have him join the family "officially." She is also happy for Aunt Stephie and can't wait to check out the ring.