Fun in the Sun

This weekend we went down to visit family on Sunday. We started out at Grandma Lois' house and Grandma Lori came over to visit too. We had a really nice visit, although Lauren got rather grumpy because she refused to nap! From there, we went over to Uncle Rich and Aunt Linda's to stop in and see Lauren's newest little cousin, baby Parker, for a few minutes. He's adorable and stupid me had no batteries for the camera! I'm telling you, those batteries are the bane of my existence! AUGH! Anyway, then we went and got some Happy Joe's pizza (Taco Supreme!) and went over to Grandma Patsy and Grandpa Richard's to help celebrate Grandpa Richard's birthday. Lauren loved her pizza, and then was so delirious from no sleep that she was up until after 10pm... over 15 hours of no sleep for a 21mo old is not GOOD!!!!! The next morning we got up and got ready for the Memorial Day parade. I took some pictures of Lauren at the festivities and then a few pics from playing in the back yard at Grandma and Grandpa's. She also celebrated the humid heat today with some yummy vanilla ice cream! It feels like summer (although I think tomorrow is supposed to be chilly again...) Lauren started saying "Nathaniel" and "Carey" this weekend which has provided for some good laughs. She's also getting more articulate in saying "Grandma" and "Grandpa" which is good since she has several of those! We're praying she starts sleeping again (she went to bed at 8pm tonight, thank goodness!) Hope everyone had a beautiful day. I have a doctor's appointment tomorrow and Nathaniel and I will be back to work (only 8 more days for me!). Lauren's looking forward to spending some more time with Marcia, Mr. Steve and Ryan and Tyler (the sitters) before I am done with school. Take care and have an awesome week! Lauren sends loves to everyone!