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16
Jun
2008

1st Birthday

By: Steph | Tags: , ,

Lauren had such a fun 1st birthday!  We had lots of family and friends over to help her celebrate- it was a great afternoon to relax in the backyard and the kids kept busy with bubbles.  Lauren didn’t quite know what to do with her cake, but it didn’t take long for her to make (Read the Rest…)

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  • Patty says:

    Looks like you guys had a blast! Fun to see photos of all of our friends kids. Look at all of those proud dads! Lauren is adorable and I can’t wait to see her again. Sorry we missed it! -Patty



Lauren is so close to walking- maybe she’ll wait and take those first steps on her birthday! Her new favorite thing to do is pull all of the clothes and towels out of her dresser drawers. She’s also getting a little attitude, which the girls at daycare claim is her way of expressing independence. Lauren (Read the Rest…)

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  • Amy says:

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY SWEET GIRL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I cannot believe I got that call a year ago that you had arrived…seems like yesterday!!! Enjoy your first birthday – We’ll see you later for cake!!


19
May
2008

Fargo 1/2 Marathon

By: Steph | Tags: ,

We did it! My couisn Jess and I ran the Fargo 1/2 Marathon this past weekend and it was a great experience. It really was a fun one to take part in … so many people came out to cheer on the runners and it was a such beautiful morning to be out running! We (Read the Rest…)

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  • Allie says:

    Great job Steph and Jess! I told you it was a fun one to run and be a part of! You girls did it in such a great time and I was so happy I ran into you before the race, wasn’t that weird? Congrats!! :)Allie


06
May
2008

Spring!

By: Steph | Tags: , , ,

It’s great to finally be able to get out and enjoy some warm spring weather! Josh repaired our swing set in the backyard and hung a baby swing for Lauren- she loves it! She’s also has fun playing in the grass and getting dirty… I think baths will have to become more frequent now! We (Read the Rest…)

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23
Apr
2008

Busy, busy!

By: Steph | Tags: , , , , ,

Busy is the word around our house lately! Lauren is moving a lot faster now and is getting into everything… she climbs and crawls over anything in her way and tries to pull herself up on whatever is near. With the nice weather lately, Josh has been taking Lauren rollerblading and although she enjoys the (Read the Rest…)

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  • Great Auntie Laurie says:

    Yeah! New Lauren Photos – you just made my day!! Can’t wait to see you all in Fargo! Love, me


25
Mar
2008

Arizona

By: Steph | Tags: , , , , ,

We spent a wonderful week of vacation in Arizona visiting Rob, Joanne and extended family. It was great to enjoy some family time, warm weather and sun! Lauren’s first plane ride went smoothly- she slept most of the way there, although the return trip was a little more stressful. It is hard to entertain a (Read the Rest…)

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  • Grandma Mary says:

    What wonderful pictures of AZ and all the family, too. Lauren, you have SO many people that love you! Great memories to have . . . especially for Great-grandpa Paul and Great-grandma Merle! Your two-piece is the cutest! Love, Grandma Mary


23
Mar
2008

Happy Easter!

By: Steph | Tags: , , ,

We hope everyone is having a nice Easter! Grandpa Nick and Grandma Mary are here for Lauren’s first Easter and Josh made us all a wonderful ham dinner today. Lauren is the best entertainment- she’s such a happy, smiley girl!

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  • Erin says:

    Oh Lauren! I saw all the little girls in church this morning with their Easter dresses and wondered what you were wearing :) What a cute dress! We hope you had a great first Easter and look forward to seeing you soon!!!
    Love, Auntie E


05
Mar
2008

So big!

By: Steph | Tags: , , , ,

Lauren is getting bigger and smarter every day! She is now tired of baby food and only wants to feed herself… which makes eating times a lot longer and much more messy. She’s also got a couple more teeth on top although I’m not sure how much she actually chews her food. Her new thing (Read the Rest…)

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  • Dave and Carol says:

    Steph, Josh, and Lauren,
    It was so much fun seeing you, Lauren. Love the pictures, Josh. Lauren was a great Graafton Spoiler fan! Now, they’re off to state Basketball in Fargo. Wish you were there to cheer them on, too!! Have a great time down south!!
    Love you lots!! Dave and Carol


18
Feb
2008

Buddies

By: Steph | Tags: ,

Lauren and Koda are getting to be good buddies… she breaks into a smile every time he walks up to her and she doesn’t mind a few licks here and there. She also likes to pull his hair, grab his paws and gives him a hard pat when she can, but he takes it all (Read the Rest…)

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  • Joe says:

    I think that is my favorite picture you have posted yet. It looks like those two will be great companions.



Lauren wishes everyone a happy Valentine’s day! She had a party at daycare today and her room was completely decked out in streamers, balloons and goodies (although Josh and I got to claim the treats). And Josh made a feast for us at home tonight- crab legs and steak, yum! Sending lots of love to (Read the Rest…)

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  • Nana Jo says:

    Oh Lauren, you are such a sweetie. Sounds like you had a fun party at school for Valentine’s Day and how nice of you to share your treats with Mom and Dad:) Love the new pictures of you — and now you are wearing ribbons in your hair! Can’t wait to see you soon. Love, Nana Jo


27
Jan
2008

Cousin-to-be!

By: Steph | Tags: , , , , ,

Lauren is going to have a cousin this summer! Joe and Erin shared the news over Christmas that they are expecting a baby in July and we are so excited for them… and Nana Jo is already planning “cousin camp” at the lake :) If you look closely, you can see Lauren’s two bottom teeth- (Read the Rest…)

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  • Amy says:

    Congrats to Erin and Joe!!!! Welcome to the adventure!!! Oh Miss Lauren, the new tricks and I see your hair is comin’ in good now!! You are just cuter and cuter every entry your parents post!!!!!! Come over soon for a visit, ok?? Logan asks about you daily!!!! Love and squeezes – Amy



We started off the new year in Grafton and had a fun time celebrating a late Christmas and New Years with my family. It was great to have Jeff and Jonny home- they loved playing with Lauren and gave her a baby grand piano of her own. She loves dancing to the music! I was (Read the Rest…)

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  • Erin says:

    I was getting desperate for some new Lauren photos! Its looks like Lauren had a great time up in Grafton, there’s a big smile in just about every picture! I can’t wait to see how much she grows in 2008 :)
    Love, Erin