Can you believe she's already a year old. The time really does fly! Lauren's not quite walking yet but she is very close. Her birthday party was great. Our family and friends came over for her "Garden Party". Guests were invited to plant a flower in a garden for her. Sara and I decorated the tree. Friends Jenna, Jodi, Tyler, Jacob and Navalee planted baby pink Zinnias and Pansies while cousins Madelynn and Matilda supervised. They really got into it. Their parents Janery,Karen and Cassie planted a hot pink Madevillia and a light pink Lily. Mammaw held Matilda while brother planted her purple Forget-Me-Nots. Everyone used little shovels and gardening gloves they got as party favors (if you left your's at the house I still have them so come and get 'em!). Lauren sat in the dirt digging while all this was going on and loved it. Leah and Sarah gave her a garden stone we can put her hand prints in and decorate. We ate "mud cake". It was my first go at a birthday cake. My mom always makes and decorates beautiful cakes so I was worried. I'm not blessed in the culinary arts but I think it turned out really cute. Lauren wasn't very into opening gifts especially after Uncle Justin showed her the Leapfrog train. Jackson and her play with that thing ALL THE TIME. Mamaw gave her a baby doll (one of Jackson's favorites as well). Then there were the clothes... I couldn't believe the cute dresses and short sets she got. I am pretty limited to Wal-Mart lately and hadn't seen such cute stuff. We were suprised by a visit from her great Uncle Gregg from Houston. How great is that? He schooled Jeff in horse shoes.... he's lucky a Rook game didn't get started up. Thank you to everyone who helped us celebrate and gave Lauren gifts and flowers. We had a wonderful time.
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