Storm Practice Outfits

Lauren got her new practice outfits for this year at cheer.  They are so cute and Lauren loves them.  We tried to get the poof going but we need some practice.  Lauren is so excited for the new season.

Forever Family Day - Nine years later

Wow, it has been nine years since Lauren was placed in my arms.  This past nine years have been so much fun.  Although there are times that are trying I wouldn't have it any other way.

We celebrated by going to the dine and movie.  Lauren also wanted combat boots so bad, so as a forever family present she finally got a pair.

First Day of 5th Grade

Today was Lauren's first day of 5th grade.  How did that happen.  She was just a baby yesterday.  It is a big year for Lauren.  She switches classes this year and it is her last year at Cherokee.  She is one of the big kids on campus.  She was excited.  She is growing up way too fast.

I made a simple banner and she thought it was great.  I always write she a letter and she now looks forward to that.  We celebrated by going out to dinner at her favorite place.  I hope it will be a great year for her.

Vacation 2013 - Day 8 Atlantis

Our vacation ended and we headed back to Phoenix.  It was a great vacation and so much fun.  Lauren loved it.  It was fun that we got to spend so much time together but with the camp we still got to do some of our own things.  Hope we can go back some time.

Vacation 2013 - Day 7 Atlantis

Lauren and spent the day at the water park area.  It did rain a bit and got even a bit cold but we had a great time.  We then got ready for our last night at the resort.

Beach Pictures

For our last night, we went down to the beach to get some pictures.  Lauren was not in the best mood but I got a few that were nice.  She then had her hair braided.  It looked cute for our last night.  We went out for a nice dinner and walked around the resort some more.

Vacation 2013 - Atlantis Day 6

What a fun day.  Lauren went to the camp in the morning and they got to learn all about fish and even take a tour of the resort.  Then for the ending part of the camp the shark walk.  The girls went into the shark tank and got to walk around.  Lauren loved it.  I was so surprised that she did it but she thought it was so fun.  After the camp, Lauren and Isabella played at the water park area for the rest of the afternoon.  What a great day for Lauren.

At dinner that night the chef came out and showed Lauren how they make the pizzas. He gave Lauren some dough and had her make a pizza.  He then baked it for her.  It was a fun dinner.