Lauren's First Plane Ride

We just got back from 3 days in Long Boat Key, Florida to help celebrate our friends Alex and Peg's wedding. We had a fantastic time and the wedding on the beach was absolutely beautiful. Congratulations Alex and Peg-- may you live a long and happy life together! Justin was one of the co-best men and we took Nonny with us to babysit while we were attending the wedding festivities. Thank you, Nonny!! We were so glad you were there.

Lauren had many firsts this past weekend. She rode in her first airplane! She did great (especially considering we were delayed about 3 hours on the way down due to mechanical problems!) and hardly made a sound, except when she was "talking" to her Nonny. She loved first class and I'm sure will want to sit there again on any future flights. The flight attendants thought she was so cute...Lauren is definitely a ham and will smile at just about anyone. She must get that from her daddy.

Lauren also went swimming for the first time. She got a new bathing suit for the occassion as well. She was stopping all the boys in their tracks. She wasn't so sure about the HUGE "bathtub" at first, but once she got in, she loved it. Click here to watch her swimming with Justin. We'll have to try to get her back in a pool soon.

Swimming was sooo tiring though that she fell asleep on the floor during her "tummy time". It was so cute that I couldn't resist a picture. You should see her on her tummy now...she gets her feet going like she'd really like to crawl. I'm sure before we know it, she'll be all over the place.

We had a slight delay on our way home, so Lauren played on the floor at the Tampa airport with Nonny and Justin. She's really enjoying reading books now and chewing on her ducky. I can't believe how much more she seems to be doing just since last week. She's even trying to sit up anytime she is on her back. She can't quite sit on her own, but she loves being in the upright position, so I'm sure it won't be long.

Thanks for checking in on us! We hope to see you all soon...

Until next time...