San Diego Vacation

We just got home from our first official "family vacation". We went to San Diego for 10 days and met up with James's sister Judy and our twin nieces, 11-year-old Emma and Caity. Lauren had her first experience sleeping in a hotel room, seeing the beach, visiting the San Diego Zoo and playing in the pool with her cousins. We had a wonderful time and overall Lauren did really well. She loved the beach and wasn't afraid of the water at all! We had a blast and the best part was getting to see Judy and the girls after 4 long years. Here are just a few of our many photos.

Big Girl Seat

Lauren graduated out of the high chair into a booster seat. Can't really say that it's improving her attention span at the table but at least we have more room in the kitchen. Also note her lovely winter hat that she insists on wearing all the time...

"I'm one of you now!"

"Time for snow yet?"

Nana's Birthday Party

We took a short trip to Dallas this month for Nana's X0th birthday :)  Lauren had a great time as always getting spoiled by everyone and swimming all the time. Check out You Tube for some great swimming footage.

Funny Nana!

"Goodbye pool!"

"HELLO pool!"

A Fun July

We've had a great July full of swimming, park play and fun in the sprinklers. Lauren is quite the water bug. Anytime there's water around, she has to be in it. I've learned to carry a swim diaper and old t-shirt wherever we go. She's progressed on to water wings and loves to swim around in the pool. She also recently learned to jump off the side of the pool (thanks Nana!). Here are a few pics of her this summer.

Playing in the fountains in Boulder. Note onesie that had to be purchased for this impromtu water fun.

Fun at the zoo on her favorite carousel.

Loving her backyard!

What happens when Lauren brushes her own hair.

Hasn't quite got the sunglasses figured out yet.