Going to the Chapel

In just ten short days, my Aunt Jerris will be getting married to the most wonderful, loving and handsome man. His name is "Prince Charming Michael".

As you ladies are aware, getting ready for a wedding with this much love is no small under-taking. So to ensure that I am properly prepared for the BIG DAY I am...

Working on my outfits



Getting my haircut



Watching my diet



And reading up on love and marriage.



I can't wait to celebrate your wedding day with you Aunt Jerris. You will be a beautiful bride and I know that you and Uncle Michael will live "happily ever after".

Love you so much, Lauren

Ouch!

Today Lauren went to the pediatrician's office for her one-year check up.

And the results are in!

- 17.5 pounds
- 27 inches
- 75th percentile-sized head
- About to lose her bottle to a sippy cup (whah!)
- Expected to be in her current car seat until she's 18 years old (okay 18 months but who's counting?)
- Happy, healthy, and growing into a beautiful little girl

Mom tried to convince her our visit could be "fun"



Four shots later...baby needs her bottle.

Happy 4th of July

Our little firecracker continued her birthday blowout into the July 4th holiday.

Cousin Sam and I sporting our stars and stripes!





Bring on the band! Enjoying my new music set. Aunt Jerris and Uncle Mike are my back-up singers.





The best part of 4th of July...the food.



Happy 4th of July from the Thomas Family

One Year Old!

Pull out the fireworks, light the candles and let's celebrate! Lauren is one year old!

The morning of July 3 our family woke up so thankful for the birth of our baby girl and ready to celebrate her first birthday. What better way to party than to spend a fun day at home and then head back to the Italian restaurant where it all began on July 3, 2010.

First you have to put on your new "birthday suit" and party hat.



Remember it's polite to read the card before opening your gift.



Then dig in! The sooner you open your presents the sooner you can play with them.



Time to put on my party dress. Is the bow too much?



Cupcakes anyone?



On July 3, 2010, Sydney and Bryon were in this exact restaurant when they got the call that their baby girl was about to be born. Fast forward one year and now our family is officially one year old!



Eat blue cake and be merry!



Thank you to everyone who has celebrated our new family and watched us grow this past year. We look forward to continuing to share our story. Happy Birthday Lauren!