6.06.2008

The Big Transition

Lauren has been in Toddlers III since January of this year (from 17 to 22 months). Now it's time to "graduate" into the Big Two's. I have to brag a little, her teachers recommended that she skip a class (Two's I), straight into Two's II. She is talking so much, sings her A,B,C's, counts 1-15 in English, 1-10 in Spanish, loves helping her teachers quite a bit, and just really knows what's going on. Only 2 kids were recommended; Lauren and Lola! I must say that I am extremely proud of her. She will turn 2 July 31st.

She has been transitioning all week and today is her first Full Day in the new class. Daddy took her this morning and had the fun job of dropping her off in the new classroom. If you're a mom, then you know that when I say "fun", i really mean, "not so fun" job. Lauren cried quite a bit and daddy had to leave watching her sob out loud, reaching out for him!! SO HEART WRENCHING! After all, she just realized that she is no longer in her old class with her old teachers and old friends. Although she has enjoyed this week going back and forth from the old class to the new class, things are much more familiar and comfortable in her old class! But I know that she will adapt quickly, just as she did during the last transition.

Added Bonus to the new class- They will start to enforce Potty Training and she will be in Pull-Ups all day long. I had to take in lots of extra shorts for her little accidents, but it's so worth it - her teachers say it should take just a few weeks! "What? A few weeks, UHM okay, good luck?! :)"
I was a little shocked when they said "weeks", but I'll take it!!! With Jr. on the way, I need all the help I can get with AS FEW DIAPERS AS POSSIBLE! :) I'll keep ya posted...

She still loves saying "Pee-Pee Potty"....soooo cute! And of course, the new one...."Poo-Poo Diapey".

New Wedding Photos from Mist Photography!

Mist posted a few more photos on their website of Angelia & Al's beautiful wedding! I love all of them, but especially love the one with the Two brothers giving their Big Sister Away! Very Sweet! Enjoy!

http://www.mist.com/Angelia-Al

5.29.2008

Lauren's Dancin' Side....

I was going through some old videos and came across this cute footage of Lauren dancing in Daddy's Tahoe. (It's only 35 secs. - taken on 2/11/08)

Memorial Day 2008

We spent the afternoon at the Tucker's House on Memorial Day for a little fun in the sun with friends..... I didn't get many photos, but wanted to share the few that I captured.



runnin' around the pool!




Smoochie, Smoochie - Lauren and Scott had their first little kiss 1 year ago....and now this one...Hmm - Wedding Bells in the future?! :)



Lauren making Daddy crack up....love this fun picture!

5.27.2008

Angelia & Al...TIE THE KNOT!


Click on the following link to view Angelia's Bridal Photos, taken by Mist Photography. Absolutely Gorgeous!!
http://www.mist.com/Angelia-Al

Watering the Flowers!

I usually don't post videos. I thought this was a cute one of Lauren watering the flowers with her watering can.

Mother's Day 2008


On Mother's Day, my "mommy role" kicked it when I had to mend my punkin's boo-boo on her knees. It wasn't anything major, only a little scrape; she just wanted to try out her new Dora band-aides.


And this last picture I was a little hesitant to post (I look huge), but I wanted to share the pretty flowers my honey sent to work.

5.14.2008

I Seeee Youuuu......

Lauren's school has this really cool "Watch Me Grow" online viewing capability where I can literally 'watch her' while she learns. I log in from time to time and can see her playing, running, dancing, and even giving the teachers her big Lauren Hugs!!! (makes me jealous...grrr)

I just logged in and was touched by this image: It's so cute to see a bunch of 18-22 month olds all sitting together on the floor paying such close attention to their teacher as she reads them a story. How in the world did she manage to get them all to sit still for so long? I sense MAJOR BRIBERY! And my sweet little girl is front-row-center! Aww....

It's almost time for me to pick her up and I can't wait to see her little smiling face. :)