My first new used car!

We bought Lauren a cozy coupe mostly because I wanted her to have one.  She wasn't as thrilled as I would have hoped, but I think that is because we sprung it on her after dinner on a weekday.  She was tired from daycare, and still had a Nilla Wafer in her mouth.  We have to clean it up a bit because we bought it used, but we think it will work great.

Alexandria, MN

We made our first long distance car trip with Lauren...my mom and I that is.  A few weekends ago, we drove up to Alexandria, MN to visit my grandparents.  They baby-proofed the house and made a tupperware drawer for Lauren at her level in the kitchen.  They had toys from a neighbor for her to play with.  And Grandma strategically placed teddy bears around the house so Lauren could find them.  Here are the highlights.

Well, this is not from MN...I just love the shorts :)

Shopping for sticks in the front yard.

Lauren watching the carousel...she hated it when she was on it, but afterward seemed fascinated.

yeah, it's always better when it's over

She was really into putting on G. Grandma's visor.

When mom and I went shopping, she bought Lauren a dress-up package of fairy wings.  Lauren played dress-up right away.

Checking herself out.

Then one day we went to feed the ducks. 

Lauren would eat the bread we handed her to give the ducks.

Getting a little help up the hill from G. Grandpa

Back at the ranch, we watered more flowers.

And thought she would drink the rain water...

Lauren had tons of fun with GG and GG!

Touch Your....

Well, Lauren is learning a lot these days.  We think daycare must actually be doing something during the day to help her learn.  Although, I know Nani was working on this too so maybe it was her and it finally clicked for LK.  View the video to see which parts of her body she knows so far. :)  Tonight, after her bath, she ran to her closet and hid behind her clothes.  I saw a trickle of potty running down her leg and then she laughed.  I think potty training is going to have to happen soon if she is going to be without a diaper for any amount of time.  Below are some pictures I've taken that I really like.  Enjoy.

She was showing off standing on her toy.

I took this tonight and she just looks like a little girl :(  no longer a baby.

Riding on her new toy car.  She hasn't totally figured it out...she gets up and pushes it.

In the car with Daddy in the morning before daycare.  Every day we stand in the driveway as Chris backs the truck out and she squeals as she sees him and raises her arms.  Then she wants to get in the front and pretend to steer.

Watering the Flowers

We hung out at Nani and Papa's house this past Sunday and stopped by for a bit on Saturday too.  Lauren can now say Papa and Up.  She was practicing all day.  Can't wait to hear the next new words.  Here are some highlights.

Being goofy and climbing the thing...can't think of what it's called.

Mommy reading books.

Playing peek-a-boo with Papa

Daddy helps show how to water the flowers.

Practicing for when she helps grandma Miller with her flowers.

Hangin Out Before School

Every morning we let Lauren walk around outside before heading off to daycare.  This morning she really didn't want to stay in the house or get in the car.  So, I decided to take some pictures....highlights of the morning.

Lauren running away.

Daisy watching the shennanigans.

Running to the deck.

Caught for a cuddle first :)

mom's turn

Finally got a smile out of her.

Made it to the deck.

Had to get a pic of the yellow stuff in the grass.  Can't wait til it goes away.

Big Shoes to Fill

Lauren is into putting our adult shoes on lately.  This past weekend she tried her daddy's sandals on for size. 

Here is a video of her trying them on....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PHl5fQMd54c

And today when I picked Lauren up from daycare, the teacher told me she bit another friend in class.  Oh boy.  I don't know how to teach her not to at this age.  I tell her no and I do it with a straight face, but she laughs at me and tries to do it again.  Am I supposed to say it to her 5 times in a row until she stops laughing maybe??  Look at this angel sleeping...she's really such a good sweet girl.

4th of July

Well, we had a really nice day of hanging out around the house and taking good naps!  Chris was able to clean the garage and Lauren and I played out in the square foot of shade of lawn with her water toys.  That lasted about 5 minutes.  Then we came in until Grandma and Grandpa came to visit.  Then we had a nice dinner date with our neighbors.  It was a nice hot 4th.