What did you say?

Oh the vocabulary of a sweet two-year old. 

As Lauren continues to learn new words and phrases, Bryon and I are amazed at the things that come out of her mouth.  Here is just a sample of Lauren's deep thoughts and their translations. 

"Mama.  Me and the bed are all done" =

My 12 hours of sleep has ended and so has your peace and quiet

"Cookie Monster make it rain" = ???

"Opus ate me" =

Opus the cat got within 5 feet of me and I need someone to tattle on

"Mama is that your new purse? I love it" =

I want a cookie (and flattery gets you everywhere)

"Don't touch my Follie Lollies" =

Don't touch my cheerleading Pom Poms

"I be good" =

I'm about to do something bad

"I be careful" =

 I'm about to do something bad AND hurt myself

"Is that your beer?" =

You are drinking something out of a can (and after a long, hot Summer for the parents I'm knowledgable about beer consumption) 

"I want just ONE Dora" =

I'm going to watch endless episodes of Dora the Explorer until my parents poke their eyes out

"Turn it off" =

Turn it on (and vica versa which is very confusing to the parents)

"I love you"=

All previous statements and actions are forgiven

 

Labor Day 2012

For the Labor Day weekend, the Thomas family loaded up our wagon (not literally) and headed off to Iowa to spend a fun-filled weekend with Aunt Coni, Uncle John, and the Knaisch Family.  

Lauren did a TON of new things that she'd never gotten to do before.  She got to visit a real, live farm complete with kittens and corn.  She also learned how to pedal a bike.   Iowa is the 

"field of opportunity" after all.

Lauren showing her giddy excitement
about getting in touch with our Iowa family roots.  

Getting to hold the feral cat = 1 point
Getting to hold Opus and Marley = 0 points

Let's run Sam.  This barn stinks!

Aunt Jerris and Sam headed off to pick corn.

Whew. This farm work is exhausting.
Let's go back to the city and have snacks.

Baby Girl pedals her first bike in the field of dreams.

I'm Two

The "I'm two" update (6 weeks since Lauren's 2nd birthday)

I'm smart as a whip

And growing like a weed

I like to explore new things

And find new places to put stuff

My favorite food is still "blue candy"

I have no problem telling you how it is...Or how it's gonna be

I'm small, sassy and ready to take on the world. Off I go!

I feel pretty, Oh so pretty

I feel like I need an activity

 

And luckily Aunt Jerris made me this fun make-up kit

(for ages 5 & UP)

 

But even two-year olds need to find their inner beauty

 

So Lauren found hers...

 

Tiger stripes and all,
the prettiest girl in the world

Made with love

This past March, Lauren and I went to visit Grandma Kathy and Pop Pop for a much over-due visit.  While we were there we shopped till we dropped and spent hours shopping for the perfect fabric and embellishments for her "Baby and Me" Summer wardrobe. 

The unveiling of the "pants" section of the Baby and Me wardrobe. 

Someone sure is spoiled!

"Baby, now that we are dressing alike, we'll need to start working on your ability to accessorize".

I'm cute...

Cute as a red ladybug that is

No outfit is complete without the proper purse, hat or in this case - stroller. 

Happy belated birthday to Lauren from Grandma, Pop Pop and many other dear friends for making her the perfectly decorated baby stroller.  

Made with love for sure!

The Perfect Day

Lauren got a special play date this past Saturday with her good friend (and neighbor) Mia.  Mia is six years old, Lauren's idol, and knows how to show a toddler a great time!

The little Diva's headed to the shopping mall with their shades and baby dolls in tow

Hello "American Girl" doll store.
It's never too early to get an early tour for future purchases!

And don't forget the Disney Store as an added bonus.

Carousel ride!  Energy levels are dropping from all this fun.
 Time for SUGAR

Lauren, Mia and their accompanying baby dolls at the yogurt shop.
Could this day be ANY better?

Thank you Heather and Mia for a wonderful day!

Happy Fourth of July

After ridding ourselves of the Me Me, and continuing Lauren's ongoing birthday party you would think the Thomas family would be done celebrating right? Not true!  After all, it's the Fourth of July and time for some more fun.

They tell me this "parade" thing is fun

I' m not convinced

A homecoming queen in the making

Daddy its hot out. Where's the Popscicles?

Here's to life, liberty and cuteness for all