Giddyup!

Lauren turned 4 months old on Friday and we decided to try out the "Jumperoo" we got her for Christmas. And yes, she's wearing camo because it was the "Budweiser Shootout" on Saturday night! That's right, NASCAR season has begun! And we realized we are without any Dale Jr. gear for her.

She's still a little short for the jumperoo, so we put mommy's scrapbooking organizer under her to give her a boost. She bobs up and down in it a little bit and throws her arms around. It makes all kinds of cowgirl noises when she moves it, thankfully it has an off button. It won't be long before she doesn't need the boost though.

She concentrates with her tongue, which is a Grandpa Jon trait!

Her favorite thing to do is eat the cloth "saddle". It was soaking wet when I pulled her out from all of her drool! Still no teeth though!

This Little Piggy......

Miss Lauren has found her toes! Mostly when she's getting changed and they aren't covered with clothing or socks...but she knows they are there.

Girls' Night Out

Last night was Lauren's first girls' night out. Mommy met with her "Survivor" friends to draw names for the new season that starts next Thursday! We had dinner at the new "Cascade Grill" restaurant in Albany. Good food and nice atmosphere. 3 of the 8 girls couldn't be there and missed Lauren's first restaurant experience. Mommy was a bit concerned that we might melt down but Lauren did GREAT. She sat in her carseat in the stand and played with her toys the majority of the time. We sat near the front door, so everyone oodled over her as they came by. I was very proud of her! She took a nap on the way home, but by the time we got home she was wide awake and not ready for bed. So she stayed up until 8:30 but then slept until 4 a.m.! She hasn't been sleeping that long lately. Could be because of the change of sleeping in the crib and she's just getting used to it. It was very nice, except for Biscuit was up in the middle of the night twice. If it's not one child, it's another!!


Mommy, MaryAnn, Lauren, Linda, Brandi and Sandi


Perfectly content and concentrating hard!

On the go!

Yesterday was mommy's first official "Stay-at-home" mommy day even though she's casual at the clinics for the time-being. We had a meeting for the Linn County Tourism Coalition in Lebanon. She's been an active (or vocal) participant in the committee and has been asked to attend when we ask for funding from the commissioners next Tuesday! She's starting early in the political field. Guess mommy and daddy will just have to work to raise her on the "right" side!

It's been bright outside so mommy broke out the sunglasses for the trip. Lauren hates hats as I've said but for some reason she liked looking "cool" in her sunglasses. Maybe it's because she looked like mommy! She thought it was funny and wore them all afternoon.

She's still growing. I weighed her on the bathroom scale before her bath the other night and it was a whopping 15.5 lbs. We have her 4 month appointment next Monday so we'll see what the official scale says!

We have also graduated from the bassinet and will be on night 3 tonight of sleeping in her own room in her crib. I think it's harder on mommy than anyone else.

"Uncle Kyle" and Franki come to visit

Daddy's best friend Kyle and his wife Franki came to visit this weekend. They are expecting a baby girl of their own June 20th, so Lauren will have a BFF! "Uncle" Kyle had to help daddy install an anchor system in his boat. So us girls stayed at the house and talked about baby stuff, then took the dogs for a walk in the park. Before they left on Sunday we got a some photos of them with Lauren.

Birthday outfit for Mommy!

Today was mommy's birthday so Lauren had to get out a new outfit she hadn't worn yet! This is a cute set that was given to her by Ken and Diane. Everything matches, even the bottom on the pants even have inlaid matching fabric! Pink and brown is very popular for baby girls! Super Cute! She had to get all dolled up to go to a Chamber meeting in Lebanon, which daddy suprised mommy with a delivery of a dozen red roses. Daddy had to be gone to Washington, but he is supposed to pick up a Coldstone icecream cake on his way home! We also stopped by to see grandma at work. Then she slept through a Wal-Mart run. And even after a busy day, she still didn't want to go to sleep tonight!

Four Generations

Mommy's birthday is coming up so we gathered at Grandma and Grandpa's house for dinner; fried chicken, mashed potatoes, gravy and green peas! Great Grandma came and we finally had our "4 Generations" photo taken. It's a little overdue, but we finally got it done!

Lauren with Great Grandma


Grandma says her eyes aren't closed! You be the judge!

All bundled up with somewhere to go

Today we went to grandma and grandpa's house. Mommy thought it would be a good idea to put Lauren in the cute bear suit that daddy's Uncle Richie and Aunt Jackie got her instead of wrapping her in a blanket. This outfit lasted until it was time to put her in the carseat. Then she came unglued! She didn't seem to mind it until she got strapped in! I'm sorry to say it was left at home. It's still a little big since it's a 6 month outfit. I'm sure she'll wear it during an outting around town in the stroller.

Lauren hates hats!

Like I've said before, Lauren hates hats. And unfortunately, she really does not like wearing this one. It made mommy sad because her daddy's Aunt Laura made it for her with love. Sometimes she'll tolerate them for at least a photo opportunity but not this day! I never could make her smile with it on! Shoot!

This Bumbo seat is sooooo comfy....

....in fact it's so comfortable that Miss Lauren fell asleep in hers tonight! You have to watch them in order. Mommy and Daddy are occassionally caught laughing! It was pretty sweet! She obviously takes after her Papa Eddie in this trait!