Little Lady Lauren

July 10, 2009

"Lauren, what would you like to do for your birthday this year?"
"I want to stay at a hotel for the weekend."


Most 8 year old girls ask for a new bike or maybe a party with their friends. Not Lauren, she would like a weekend getaway, thank you. And what Lauren wants, Lauren gets!
Thanks to her super Daddy, of course.

This post is only suppose to be about Lauren, but we had to give a shout out to
Daddy who did a great job organizing our fun filled weekend!
He is the biggest kid of them all! You should've seen the splash he made!

Silly girl opening her gifts.
She asked for new pajamas this year.
There is nothing more comfy then pj's from This Little Piggy.

Emma gave Lauren a decorated toothpaste box for her birthday???

Happy Birthday Little Lady!



More About Lauren...



1st Communion
June 28, 2009

Together with family and friends we celebrated Lauren's most recent milestone in the church. Watching her receive her 1st communion was such an emotional moment. I wanted to cry but I was so overwhelmed with excitement for her. She was absolutely beaming!

Hair Stylings by MOM.

Lauren wore the same dress as Brianna, but she had her own veil.
I hope to have all the girls in our family (present and future) receive their
1st Communion wearing this dress.

My mom made my 1st Communion cake. I cheated.
Hey, it's not easy getting 5 kids ready for 9am mass.

Congratulations Lauren!

Happy Birthday - The Big ONE-ONE

Still half asleep on the morning of your birthday.


We had a great day celebrating your birthday. Although we were unable to plan a big fiesta (thanks to baseball), I think your day was pretty special!

Every birthday celebration starts with a breakfast date with Dad.
You all LOVE this part of your day. You and Dad left bright and early (10am) to Tom's Farms for blueberry pancakes, eggs and potatoes. YUMMY!

After breakfast, Mom, Lauren, Emma and Luke took you to the movies to see "Night at the Museum" That was fun. Nothing like popcorn, candy and soda for lunch. I'm not sure who enjoyed the movie more, you or Luke.

Isabel - M.V.- Emma - Lauren
Dinner at Twisted Gourmet before heading off to practice.


Opening presents. You just had to have this monster Nerf gun.
Seriously, I think it's as tall as you.

No birthday is complete without a silly birthday hat.

PRACTICE - PRACTICE - PRACTICE

After practice, we loaded up the troops AGAIN
and headed out to Bob's for some birthday dessert

Happy birthday to the sweetest, kindest and most loving brother!

Hot Fudge Cake! Thanks for sharing.

The trip would not be complete with some pix with BOB!

BIG DOG & BIG BOY

Michael V. another year has flown by. As you can see, the theme for this year's birthday was FOOD!
We hope you enjoyed your day as much as we did.
We love you so very much. Thank you for being such an amazing little man!
XOXO,
Mom, Dad, Brianna, Lauren, Emma & Luke