Digging Out

They're calling it the "snowpocalypse"...there is a LOT of snow around here. James spent a lot of time shoveling today (depite shoveling like a maniac all day yesterday), and he and a neighbor decided to shovel the street because the city sent what must have been a golf cart with a shovel duct taped to the front down it earlier. Here's a cool pic of James digging the car out from the snow that a neighbor "considerately" piled all over it with a snowblower.

The Blizzard Continues....

Still supposed to snow more tonight and tomorrow morning....probably about 18 inches or so at this point.

Lauren's first winter wonderland!

So far, we have over 8 inches of snow, with another 12 inches expected. This is quite the snowmergency for the DC area! We went for a beautiful winter walk this morning, all bundled up snug. Lauren stuck out her tongue to taste the snowflakes, and Mummy and Daddy indulged in wintery red cup Starbucks. We're planning a blissful day of fire in the fireplace, a lit Christmas tree, carols on the stereo, football on TV, and warm drinks.

Santa Baby!

We took Lauren to see Santa today! She wasn't sure what to think of him, but she did love his beard.

Winter Wonderland

Lauren experienced her first snow yesterday! It was a winter wonderland here, and she absolutely loved watching the giant flakes drifting down.

Ready for her close up

We cannot get enough of Lauren in her awesome sunglasses.

Happy Thanksgiving!

We had a delicious Thanksgiving with Aunt Tamara, Uncle Andrew, and their family and friends. Our little turkey enjoyed squash and sweet potato!

Carrots and Cheerios

We introduced carrots to Lauren a few days ago...she's still not sure what she thinks about them. We also tried introducing Cheerios, but she's much more interested in playing with them than actually eating any. So far, a grand total of 2 have made their way into her mouth - she gagged on the first and promptly spat out the second. Her big smiles in these pictures are thanks to Daddy Dinner Theater, of which she is an enthusiastic patron.

First Haircut!

Although we really enjoyed Lauren's mullet - and we liked our chances of her winning a prize at ratemymullet.com - we decided it was time for her to stop looking like a broom from the back. So, Mommy bravely picked up the scissors, took a deep breath, and snipped. Here are the before and after shots - we think she looks adorable in all of them!

Happy birthday, Mommy!

Lauren loved Mommy's birthday! She got to wear the birthday cupcake shirt and played with wrapping paper. Mommy got lots of hugs and snuggles...what a perfect birthday gift!

Hanging out

Latest likes: peekaboo and Sophie the Giraffe! We have so much time playing with Lauren on the floor - she has so much to say (and yell), and loves to play with/eat her toys.

What a metropolitan baby!

Lauren started daycare this week! In the morning, she heads there with Mummy on the Metro. Each day, someone has commented on her cheeks on the train! At daycare, Lauren has been having a great time playing with the other babies, going for buggy rides, and snuggling with her teachers.

Yummmmmm....

Lauren is really enjoying this food thing. She is loving bananas and pears, and has warmed to prunes (that's her "no so sure about prunes" face) and squash.

Happy Hallowe'en!

Lauren was a kitty for Hallowe'en. Can't say she really enjoyed wearing the costume...then again, it was a 70 degree night and the hood (though size 12 months) was too small for her noggin. But we had a fun night handing out candy and playing with the kids on the street...and Mummy learned that the honor system does not work on Hallowe'en. (I left a bowl of candy on the steps for a minute so we could go inside and, suddenly, all the candy was gone!) Lauren also got a super fun vampire rubber ducky from Aunt Tamara and Uncle Andrew, which she loves!

Thanks to Tracey

Thank you, Tracey, for taking these beautiful shots of Lauren.

Happy Canadian Thanksgiving!

Just in the nick of time, Mommy's passport came in and Daddy's NASA report was finished...so we packed up the car and headed north for Canadian Thanksgiving! Despite our tremendous fears, Lauren was an amazing baby the whole way up...she slept, played, zoned out, and ate her way through the district, 3 states, and one province. First stop: Grandpa Dan's! Although we didn't get in a very big visit - and we missed Meme entirely, as she's off being an adventurer - it was a very sweet time together, and we can't wait to see both grandparents for Thanksgiving #2 in November! Then we headed to Grandma and Grandpa's place. Over the course of the weekend, we visited with the Bradys, Auntie Myrna, the Forbes-Allen family (including mega-baby Wilder - so cute!), Auntie Joan, the Stewarts, Auntie Darlene and Kristy, and Uncle John and Gwen - and we talked on the phone with Auntie Carol and the Soo Hemsworths (including Avery, who told us a hilarious story about how Nan spilled her wine and now Avery was "covered in booze" - tea came out of my nose, I laughed so hard). We also spent lots of time playing with Jason, Alex, Hailey, and Grandma and Grandpa, and enjoyed some delicious home baking and one yummy turkey! Oh, and BRRRRRR....it was very cold!