On Friday, Lauren had her first birthday. She celebrated it by learning to walk!!
She had been taking steps for a few weeks, but finally decided to quit crawling and we now have a toddler. It is such a delight to see her roaming around the house :)
We celebrated the event by having lunch at the pool. There is a little restaurant there that we enjoy for most of our special occasions. Cubulco has only two restaurants we feel are safe to eat at so there isn't a lot of choice. :) 
Afterward, we had cake and just a very small party.
It was a cold day, at the end of Wilf's March break last year, when Lauren was born. We were so thankful to the Lord for the safe arrival of another precious, healthy baby. During this past year, she has meant so much to us and brought us so much joy.
Lauren loves to stand by the door and see all the kids outside. Although she can walk now, she is not quite ready for the great outdoors :) It's a bit of a jungle out in our yard!
Lauren loves to stand by the door and see all the kids outside. Although she can walk now, she is not quite ready for the great outdoors :) It's a bit of a jungle out in our yard!I would love to keep this baby as my baby for many years yet, but the days march on, don't they? We will just enjoy each day, and thank the Lord for His wonderful gifts to us!
"There is only one person like you, in all of this great big world,
and you are just who God made you to be, whether a boy or a girl.
Whether you are black or white, or some beautiful color inbetween.
No matter your shape or size, you're as perfect as anything I've ever seen.
Your Mom and your Dad, they are so glad, you are a part of their family.
There is only one, who loves you more, He is your Father in heaven.
He is the Lord."
by Twila Paris
11 comments:
Happy birthday, Lauren!
Sharn, your kids are looking very blond - especially Ryan!
It's been awhile since I've talked with you - I just tried calling but there was no answer so I'll try again another time!
We're praying for you! Jo especially is very faithful in praying for "Brad in Guat..."
Happy Birthday! She is looking so cute and pretty! She'll be a new person when we see her again since we are missing a really fast growing stage. Missing you! :)
Wish we could have been with you to celebrate. Thanks for posting pictures so that we can enjoy them from St. Augustine. We 're having a little bit of rain right now but it looks like it is clearing up. Love, Mom, Dad & Oma
Happy Birthday Lauren!! That is so fun that she is walking now!! Praying for you guys!! Hope you are having a good day!
Happy Birthday sweet Lauren! I love the pics of you and the girls Sharon! I cannot believe how grown up they both are!! Its crazy how fast time flies! I am getting closer to my due date and suddenly see all the work that needs to be done...it will go fast! Love to you!
Sarah
Congratulations! Thanks for posting those pictures of your celebrations! Very sweet... how cute to have her toddling around now!
Doesn't it add so much to a home to have a little body toddling around? :) Happy Birthday, Lauren! You're looking great, Sharon - makes me miss you more to see the pics of you and your little people - not too long before we all see you again, though!
Happy belated birthday to Lauren! What a precious little cutie! We are so glad to see she is doing well after her sickness! We can't wait to see you this summer, those days we had with you all went flew by too fast!
Hi Sharon and Wilf,
I sent an email your way, but wasn't sure of your address... if you didn't get it, let me know!
theresa =)
Happy Birthday little Lauren! She is such a sweet little dolly. There is something so cute about a little girl eh? Just seeing the pictures of all you guys makes us really miss you. But I am thankful that you do post often, it is nice though to be able to keep up with each other. Praying for you, and missing you all more than ever.
Hi Shar-bear! Give that little princess a big smooch from Auntie Holly! And might as well smooch all the rest of the kids while you're at it! I miss you all very much and am looking forward to seeing our little kids playing together at the cottage again!!
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