The Wheels on the Bus

Ever since Lauren first started in-home daycare she has dreamed about riding the yellow school bus like the "big kids".  Clearly we've read "Wheels on the Bus" too many times to count.  

Well today her dream came true!

Today, Lauren will start riding the bus to her new afternoon preschool and boy was she excited.

Rebecca (daycare provider) who has taken care of  Lauren from "birth to the bus stop".

Lauren and Elias (aka:  her daycare boyfriend)

Waiting patiently...

Next stop - College!

Off we go.  

At least we don't have to worry about her falling out of her seat 

with a 5-point harness and confining neck strap.

Enjoy the ride little girl.  

Staycation Round 2

The Thomas Family had a pre-Spring Break "Staycation" this past weekend her in Kansas City.  

The night before our adventure we packed Lauren's tiny America Girl suitcase with hints of all the fun things we were going to do over the weekend.  Ice skates, a swimming suit and jammies!  Needless to say she was pretty excited.

Off to Disney on Ice.  

Lauren loved it, while I kept thinking how much my ankles hurt just watching them.  

A hot dog and snow cone for breakfast anyone?

Off to a fun lunch, and then we headed to the Hotel to get settled and find the pool.

After we bought snacks and got checked in, Lauren get her first exposure to a hide-a-bed.  I'm not sure if she was more thrilled that that she was going to get her own bed, or that a couch can actually turn into a bed.  

Oh the things we older people take for granted!

Two trips to the indoor swimming pool later, chips and snacks at the Manager's Happy Hour, and a movie in bed, and Lauren was OUT!

The next day we made one more trip to the pool, had a delicious breakfast

and it was time for Lauren and Grace to head home.  Fun for all.