Another "Reese" Moment

We just left the house and as we were pulling out of the driveway I said to the girls:

Me: "So what do you think of the house girls?"
Reese: "I love it Mom, ESPECIALLY the toilets!"

Really! THAT'S what you like about the new house? The toilets?!?!?! I see a small run on "Next Comic Standing" in this kids future!

Almost There...

Should be finished cleaning today. Carpet tomorrow. Moving in next weekend! Since you can't see the look on my face over the internet, I'll simply describe it to you:

Simply put....a very big smile!!!

I'll take some pics of the outside today. Wasn't able to get them last night, to dark!

Happy 7th Birthday Lauren

Ok, if this post doesn't indicate how busy we have been in the past 3 months, nothing will! I started this post on Nov 8th, 2 days after Lauren's 7th birthday. And am now just finishing it. So bare with me as I try to catch up on the past 3 months of our lives one post at a time!

Going back 3 months....here is what I started!

Nov 5th, 2003:

A young, naive young couple walk into the doctor's office ready to get induced with their first baby. If it's a boy, Blake David. If it's a girl, Lauren Marie.

• 10 am: Admitted into the hospital
• 1 pm: 1st round of pitosin
• 5 pm: Broke my water
• 1 am: I married my anesthesiologist
• 6 am: Time to push
• 6:25 am, Nov 6th, 2003: Lauren Marie Osterhaus was born weighing 7 lbs, 8 oz. Measuring in at a whopping 23 inches long!

Apparently I didn't start using online photo albums until Lauren was 3 months old, because I can't seem to find any digital pictures from when she was born. So her 3 month & 6 month pics will have to do:

Unbelievable to me that those pictures were taken 7 years ago already!

Fast forward 2 years.....the terrible two's!!! As a toddler, Lauren was into everything. She never sat still. Troy and I thought we'd never be able to eat out in public again. She was a spitfire w/ an attitude and we were scared to death of her teenage years already!

But 2 years into Lauren's life, she was thrust into the life of the older sibling, and forced to grow up way to quickly! Now, I don't have alot of experience, or any for that matter, in being the older sibling, but I do know one thing, Lauren is one of the best big sisters in the world!

And although their relationship can be described as a love/hate relationship most of the time, deep down, they truly are best friend!

Some of my all time favorite Lauren pics:

For Lauren's 7th birthday, we celebrated w/ the traditional visit to Happy Joes. Lauren got make up from Grandma and Grandpa, and FINALLY got a DS from mom and dad! She was very excited.

The birthday ended w/ a bowling trip w/ the old neighborhood girls!

Happy 7th birthday Lauren! I feel so blessed that God decided to give you to me! You are an amazing daughter and big sister. We love you w/ all our hearts! Happy birthday Lo Lo!!!

Tubby Time

First time in her big girl tub....and she loved it! I have a feeling she's going to be like her big sister Lauren and not have a fear of the water! Pretty sure we have another little fish on our hands!!

How precious are those blue eyes? After two brown eyed girls, those baby blues melt my heart!