First Day of Kindergarten!

Can it be... Lauren is starting school already! Gosh, where have the days gone! Today is her first day of Kindergarten at Candeo Elementary School! We applied last year to get into this wonderful school and were told we were not picked in the random drawing. Our plan was  to try again next year. Then, just days before school was starting, we received a call that there was an opening and Lauren was next on the waiting list! We quickly bought her uniform and filled the paperwork out and she is ready to go!

Lauren on the special "kindergarten only" playground. I have a feeling those white laces won't stay white for long! 

Sitting with her classmates for the first time

Hydrating for circle time.. ;) 

Could I love this girl more!!??

Lauren and Mrs. Dusek. We are thankful God has picked someone as warm and kind as Mrs. Dusek. God's hand continues to be evident in all areas of Lauren's life. Thank you God! 

With school, comes homework! Lauren's first night doing homework. Way to go smart girl! :) 

Lauren's 5th Birthday!

We celebrated our girl's 5th birthday at her favorite Gymnastics center again this year! Even though it was hot, it was filled with lot's of fun! :)

Lauren's cowgirl outfit given to her from Grandma and Papa. The story behind this gift is that Grandma received a pair of red cowgirl boots for her 5th birthday. She wore them everywhere and it was the best 5th birthday gift she could have received. So, she passed this tradition to Lauren on her 5th birthday. By the way, Lauren wears her cowgirl boots everywhere too! :)

      Lauren and I enjoying the "parachute popcorn game"!

                                                     Lauren's Fairy Princess Cake!

Lauren showing off her rope climbing skills! Our brave girl can climb  all the way to the top!

Fun with Friends! 

What would we do without our awesome friends! Thanks for coming to our party!

 Each of you mean so much to us. 

Party with Mommy and Daddy. Mommy made this cake, lots of Pink per Birthday girls request! 

Happy Birthday Lauren! We are so incredibly proud of you. You truly shine  from your heart everyday. You are so beautiful and Mommy and Daddy cannot believe what an angel God has placed in our lives.. I pray you follow Jesus all the days of your life and that your life is filled with as much joy as you give me. You "fill my bucket". :)