Christmas Day!

Lauren slept in Christmas morning. We finally decided to wake her up at 8:30. We were excited for her to open gifts and to go eat Christmas breakfast at the church. Robbie's grandma always puts out a yummy spread and it was...DELICIOUS!

Lauren got the movie "Happy Feet" from Santa...or should I say Ho, Ho! Lauren calls him Ho, Ho...he must have seen all of the dancing she does!


Lauren got her own lunchbox from Mommy!


Lauren opening her first fishing pole from Daddy!



A future captain in the making!

After Christmas breakfast, we came home and rested before my family came over for dinner. Dinner was awesome...steak, mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, salad, cream corn and croissants. For dessert, we had apple and chocolate pie...yummy!
Unfortunately, we did not get a group photo...I'm so upset!

My tree appetizer!

Lauren providing entertainment!

Christmas Eve!

We hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas...we sure did! We celebrated Christmas Eve with Robbie's family. We had dinner and the little ones opened presents. Lauren was so cute...she passed out all of the gifts!

Lauren with Robbie's family!

Lauren with Grandma and Grandad!


Lauren and Cougar by the tree!


Lauren was being silly during our photo!


Santa's special request: Chocolate Chip cookies, Reese's Pieces and Coca-Cola!

Trip to Georgia

Dad, Mom and I headed to Georgia to see dad's family for Christmas. It was a quick trip but it was great to see everyone...as always! Lauren enjoyed playing with her cousins Amber, Ashlynd, Stephanie, Tamara, Isabella and meeting Taj for the first time. They all got along so well! We also had fun going out to eat and shopping! Love and miss everyone already!

Lauren, Taj and Isabella outside of Sam's Club! Shopping here we come!

Lauren and Taj made a pitstop to watch Shrek!

Ashlynd, Lauren and Amber opening presents!

Lauren and her pillowpet!

Lauren turns 2!

I can't believe our precious, little Lauren has turned 2! Words cannot explain how blessed we are to have her. She brings so much joy and laughter into our lives each and every day with her beaming smile and personality! She is growing up to be such a "girl!" She loves playing with her bebe's (baby's), singing in microphones, coloring, putting stickers on herself and others, dancing, playing in forts, watching movies and being outside. She is talking so good! I love when she says "I love you","Thank You Welcome" in one breath, "Come on" when she wants you to play or see something, "You Happy?" and "I hold you" with her arms opened wide. We always have a little giggle when she is having conversations with her babies. It melts our hearts. She loves to eat! Some of her favorite foods are grits, eggs, cheerios, cottage cheese with pineapple and cinnamon, yogurt, cheese, crackers, broccoli, tomatoes, pickles, rice, olives, cheese puffs, popsicles and Gammy's tuna fish sandwiches to name a few! We are blessed with good eater!

For her birthday, she had a Princess Dora Party, which was held at "Lauren's Castle!" She had about 45 guests including friends and family! She had four little friends who came: Ryleigh, Rosie, Brody and Cougar. I wish I got a picure of them all together! Ugh... The weather did not cooperate. It rained the whole day but that didn't stop us from having fun. We made beaded bracelets, colored and of course had a spread of food! We had an amazing fiesta...taco bar, chicken tortilla soup, quesadillas, chicken wings, taco salad and sausage and rotell dip. Can we say yummy!! After eating, Lauren opened her presents and then we had cake and ice cream! It was a wonderful day!

Lauren and Nana coloring!

Lauren, Nana and Gammy!

Lauren and her friend Cougar!

Lauren coloring and enjoying a juice box!

Present Time!



"Lauren's Castle" cake and goodie bags!


Happy Birthday 2 You!



Lauren having some fun with Aunt Gay, Grandma and Unk!


Lauren and Aunt Ruth!

Lauren and Uncle Floyd!

Grandma tickling a tired Lauren!

Lauren with Nana and Poppy before they went home!

Lauren and Aunt Bebby!

Lauren rocking Dora!

Here are a few pictures after everyone had left!

UNC vs. Kentucky

Mom, Dad, Adam and I headed to Chapel Hill to see a UNC basketball game vs. Kentucky! It was an awesome game. UNC won 75-73!! To make the day even better, we came out of the Dean Smith Center to a blanket of snow!





National Chapions banners! Our view from behind!