{ Flashback Friday Happy Birthday Lauren }

LAUREN IS FOUR YEARS OLD TODAY WOW!!!

Hard to believe time goes by so fast seems like we just got the call that she was born we had found out 2 weeks before she was born.

After only waiting about 2 months so blessed once again with her.

So we didn't have a long time to prepare for her.

D had been away in St. Louis when we got THE CALL.

So two weeks later we were just going to church and found out she had been born so we waited a bit {which is one of the hardest things to do when your little baby is born to wait feels like eternity just see her touch her see what she looks like ... then headed up to pick her up.

There were a few complications with a Dr who had never dwelt with adoption cases before and wanted to make sure he was doing everything right he didn't want to be sued it there was anything wrong. so we had placement in the hospital laughed, cried and exchanged gifts it was a wonderful spiritual placement. {some of these were scanned in so they are sort of blurry}One we will never forget and a gift we are thankful for each day.

She came a feisty baby who had a hard time adjusting to life it had been an emotional pregnancy with her Birth mom more so then the average.

So it took a lot of rocking a lot of walking and a lot of patience for about 4 months till she kind of calmed down.

But she loves life and loves to have fun. So here are some random lauren facts: She hates chores and work she hates looking for things, and hates me a lot too ha ha!

She is our little princess to a T. {this pic is from last halloween}

She loves to say I'm tired or I'm hungry....

She is funny, loves to laugh and play with her brothers.

Loves to dress up and dance around.

She comes up with random things sometimes you would never expect to come out of her mouth she makes up words and quotes movies!

She has beautiful eyes and a great laugh.

She has worn glasses since she was 2 and we are on about our 6 or 7th pair fun times!

We love her so much and can't imagine life without her she is fun and we are so blessed to have her as a part of our family.

I always think of her birth mother more then normal on her birthday and of what a day that must have been for her we love her too!!

Our little girl who just had to take a detour to get to our home.

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So we had Lauren's first friend party a PRINCESS party we always go with the rule you can invite the number you are in years of friends but true to Lauren's nature she said she only wanted three {whatever eh fine with me}

Four princess {and a little prince}

But despite some "snotty moments" we are trying to work through with Lauren she had a lot of fun!

And my first attempt at a fondant princess cake{thank you Sarah for walking me through}

You know now matter how it turned out{it was so easy and kind of fun to create the dress and play with it make sure you check out her jewelry ha ha} It was all worth it to see the kids faces this morning when there saw it Lauren said "awww" its so pretty mom I love it!

Kolten said "Cool mom"

and Masen said " WOW" he says it so cute he is hilarious!!!

So It's my first one ever so its not perfect but its perfect to my kids and that's what made all 2 hours worth it! That's what counts!!

So it was a fun party a girly one thats for sure emotions and all ! But Lauren was happy to pick her own cereal have friends over and get some presents which she loves! So a good day so far!

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And for tonight a second birthday cake and a family party just us {This is an add on from this afternoon the rest of these pics anyway} I made another cake it was so fun. More presents, more food and I am tired! But she is happy guess thats what a mom's job is eh!! So here are some pics from tonights fun. Think she got enough princess stuff she was in princess heaven!!
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Happy Birthday Lauren!

The love of a family is life's greatest blessing!

Have a great weekend!