Lauren and I set out today to two different parties. First, we headed to my friend Brie's baby shower held at our friend Wendy's house. On this beautiful November weekend, Lauren rocked out a scoop neck short sleeved tunic (complements of Chaffee) with pink leggings and completed the outfit with a Hello Kitty pink bow. Mommy wore a cami from Express and brought out the coconut body wash and Jergen's sunless tanner to celebrate the warm weather. As the girls of summer that we are, we must enjoy any sunshine that we can get.
It was good to see all of the girls, eat yummy appetizers and watch Brie open all of the presents for her little boy. Of course, we all love a good cake from Classic Cakes in Carmel...it's become a tradition for our group of friends...raspberry for my shower, chocolate chip for Jess's shower, and almond with chocolate in the middle for Brie. Lauren played with her friend Charlotte, who is two months older. I use the term play lightly. Apparently, two months is equivalent to about one million light years in baby terms. Charlotte was cruising around the furniture, walking in big girl shoes, eating REAL macaroni and cheese, and drinking out of a sippy cup. Lauren was pretty much content to play with stuffed animals, a few toys and eat a little bit of cake in my lap. Hmmm. It seems that we have a big two months ahead of us!
It was good to see all of the girls, eat yummy appetizers and watch Brie open all of the presents for her little boy. Of course, we all love a good cake from Classic Cakes in Carmel...it's become a tradition for our group of friends...raspberry for my shower, chocolate chip for Jess's shower, and almond with chocolate in the middle for Brie. Lauren played with her friend Charlotte, who is two months older. I use the term play lightly. Apparently, two months is equivalent to about one million light years in baby terms. Charlotte was cruising around the furniture, walking in big girl shoes, eating REAL macaroni and cheese, and drinking out of a sippy cup. Lauren was pretty much content to play with stuffed animals, a few toys and eat a little bit of cake in my lap. Hmmm. It seems that we have a big two months ahead of us!
Next, we headed to Cliff's birthday party at Paula's (Grammy's.) Lauren had a quick outfit change into her Colts onesie for the soiree. We love the tradition that Ian's family has of getting together on Sunday nights to celebrate birthday's and special occasions. Lauren made the rounds, and even seemed to have dropped her grudge against Grammy! WOW Lauren! The food was delicious as usual, and it was a great way to wind down the weekend.
As I put Lauren to bed, I left the window open while we read books and the cool air blew in. I tried to soak up every bit of the moment, knowing that we have so many long months ahead of frigid nights and cold temps. The holidays are near, and it is a good time to be thankful for all that we have been blessed with...this village of beautiful friends and adoring family that love her so much. I prayed and wished and hoped for her to have sweet dreams...and to know how much she is loved. We are very lucky girls...
♥ V :)
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