Birthday Girl

Lauren turned two on Saturday, and we did a lot of celebrating! On Friday we had a party with Dan's family, and then on Saturday we headed to New Richmond to celebrate with my family. Lauren was a pro at opening presents (she had plenty of practice at Christmas), and I think it is safe to say her favorite part was the cake! She did great blowing out her candles and an okay job of sharing her toys with her cousins! She LOVES all of her new presents, and I promise to do some future posts highlighting her new toys. Thanks to everyone, we had a great time!

Sitting pretty in her pink sparkly party dress and matching shoes!

Trying out her new elephant game from Joe and Bobbi

Blowing out the candles on her farm cake

Getting some extra love from Grandma

Our attempt at a cousin picture (minus the babies!)

Checking out the food for her kitchen... this stuff is crazy realistic, and Lauren's new game is called stack the deli meat on Ella's head! My poor Ella- she will fight back one day! For now she is happy if she can catch that falling piece of bologna and chew on it a bit before I take it away!

Opening her Lego Duplo Zoo from Aunt Tina and Susie!


Trying out the trike from Grace and Lucy.

Birthday Cake #2

Dipping her chip in the cream cheese frosting of the carrot cake- it was her birthday, so she got away with anything.


What did Ella do while Lauren had the spotlight? Hung out with cousin Maggie in matching outfits:) Yes, we planned this- just too cute of an opportunity to pass up!


And a birthday would not be complete without a trip to the barn to see the cows and kitties and chickens- She even brought in a green egg!