Another Fast One

They look so sweet and innocent in this picture, but if you look closely Lauren is up to no good. I gave them mini marshmallows as a treat and the next thing I know, I have sticky marshmallows smeared all over the sliding door? I thought that Lauren was quietly eating, but rather I had chunks of marshmallow all over the glass. When I was looking at the pictures I just took, I noticed that Lauren was getting ready to destruct. Of course it is more fun to make a mess with your treat rather an eat it!!

Happy Birthday Mom

This weekend we celebrated my Mom's birthday. Lauren and Chloe had a blast flying around with their cousins and we all enjoyed spending time with baby Avery:) Happy Birthday mom!

Introducing...

Avery Kristen Tazelaar! I am a proud new Aunt as of today. Annie and Ron had a beautiful baby girl at 12:07 this afternoon. She is 7lbs 5oz and has lots of dark hair. Anne had to have a cesarean since Avery was breech, but they are both doing really well(as you can see in the picture..Anne you look great!) Congrats Ron & Anne..she is such a cutie!

School is a hit

Lauren had her first day of school yesterday and loved it. I just decided to put her in a 2's program at the park district since Lauren likes to keep busy or else she gets herself into trouble;) She has been asking me to go to school everyday since I told her about it and the first thing she said to me yesterday morning was "O.K., lets get ready for school" I was a little nervous about the drop off, but she was the first one to run up to the teacher and then she blew past her to the table with playdo. Needless to say I don't think she missed me a bit.

Please Pray

My friend and college roommate Mindi and her husband Frank tragically lost their son Jake today. He had a seizure on Sunday and has been fighting ever since, but today he went home to be with Jesus. I keep wondering how this can happen? It has been a depressing last few days and all I can think about is Mindi and Frank and cry. Please pray for them and their daughter Maddi(Jake's twin)who is used to having Jake by her side at all times.