Lauren's Bday Date

We started a new tradition this year. Rick and I take each kid out together on a date for their bday. The goal is to do it in the bday month, but that didn't happen with his Swazi travels. We took Lauren out this week.

She chose Panda Express

Orange Chicken and Chow Mein, Baby!

Daddy and daughter

Me and My Girl

Starbucks Vanilla Creme' with Caramel for dessert.

It is always so good for Rick and I to have one-on-one time with each child. They open up in a way they normally wouldn't. We don't have an agenda when we take them out. We just talk about them and try to learn as much as we can about where they are right now in their lives. It is always such a treat to spend that time with them.

I also took Lauren to have her pictures made recently. These were her favorites:

We realized after the pictures were taken that she forgot to take off her watch and bracelets!!!

Double Digits!! Next thing you know, she will be a teenager!!