Happy 2nd Birthday to Lauren

Lauren, you have made me one happy Mommy!  I'm so glad that we are able to share your 2nd birthday with you.  I can't imagine my life without you.  I hope you have a wonderful birthday and many more to come!

May God give your Chinese mother peace in knowing that you are happy, healthy, beautiful and smart!  We are so grateful to her, God and China.  Lauren, may God bless you with every intention that He has for you.  Love you!

Baby Dedication 1/16/11

January 16, 2011 we dedicated Lauren at our church.  This day is special to me because my Grandmother turned 95 years old and she was so happy that we were dedicating Lauren today.  This was a day that I had looked forward to for such a long time.  Chad and I have wanted a baby and tried for 10+ years.  I've had to sit through many baby dedications.  Here are such photos from this special day.

Christmas 2010

Did Santa come Daddy?

OOOOHHHH!

LuLu!

Santa brought me a Lizard!

Loving the high heels from Aunt V!

Loves to bounce!

Uncle Barry helping put her high heels on.

Christmas Eve 2010

Our morning started out making cookies!

Lauren was having lots of fun with the flour.

She is so proud of her cookie!

Celebrating Christmas at Nana's.

Lauren with Nana

Farm from Grandpa and Nana

Lauren loves her new rocking chair.