and Lauren is 15...(WHAT???)

Seriously, how is that possible. I'm too young to be the grandmother of a 15 year old. Oh yeah, I forgot y'all know how old I'm about to be.

So it seems that our lovely Princess Lauren is 15 years old today. The day she officially became a part of our family was such a special day. Our numbers grew by leaps and bounds that day. It was a happy day for so many reasons.

Family gatherings are so much fun ... and here are 4 great kids who get along so well. Lauren is so much fun ... the cousins love hanging out with her.







Here is Lauren with her younger brother, Andrew, when the entire family went to Turner Falls. He adored her then and he adores her now.

Among Lauren's many talents, is the ability to play the flute. 

Although she isn't actively playing now, 

it is a knowledge that she will carry with her throughout her life.

Lauren has a great relationship with her Mom ... they share so many interests. 

It really does make me smile to see their closeness.

Ever the supporting cousin, Lauren took great delight in cheering Emily along at Emily's birthday dinner at Babe's. Frankly, Lauren is probably just delighted that she's not the one with the chicken on her head.

 Lauren is such a good caregiver and helper. 

Here she is playing with her little cousin, Libby, 

at the Saginaw Aquatic Center during this past summer.

 And here she is at Thanksgiving ... growing into a lovely young lady.

Happy 15th birthday, Princess Lauren.  

I love you "more than the world".

Bunches

xoxoxo

... and Tori is now 4 years old

Happy Birthday Princess Tori!

Where did the time go? It simply flew by. In some ways, it seems like Tori was born just yesterday, but then with all the joy she has given us, it seems like she has always been a part of us. So in honor of her 4th birthday, I thought we'd look at some of her "firsts" ...

like ... FIRST fancy dress ...

FIRST pigtails

OK, neither of the 2 above are firsts, but they're just so stinkin' cute I had to include them.

 FIRST little black dress (doesn't every Princess need one!)

FIRST slide down the slide unassisted

 FIRST show (at least the first where there was enough to play in)

FIRST walking of her many odd babies down the street

(notice the octopus in the stroller)

Not a first for anything, but she is adorable ...

OK, so NOT the first bubble blowing, but she had so much fun!!! 

Epic fail on making this a list of firsts ... 

but she has been a fairy princess a bazillion times.

 And because I love this so much, here is a picture of her and Andrew (he's 6 months older) when they were decorating Nana's Christmas tree last month.  


Seriously! I love Tori and look forward to watching her celebrate many, many more birthdays and many, many more FIRSTS!








BUNCHES!
Nana


P.S.
And I believe this is my first blog in purple print ... but it is Princess Tori's favorite color.  




xoxoxo