Tuesday, August 24, 2010

Lately

I have been TERRIBLE about blogging lately! Now that birthdays are over life has slowed down tons here at the Alban household. It's wild to think we now have a ONE year old and a THREE year old! Ahhh! Anyway, here are some pics that I have taken lately.

My sweet Hannah Banana! She is such a delight to have as a daughter! At three years old she loves to dance and sing to music of all kind, play with her princess dolls, and take showers "all by myself!" She is very independent and likes to put her own clothes and shoes on all by herself. She often insists that her hair is "down" and not "up" and loves to play dress up too! Popsicles, hot dogs, and quesadillas still rank on the top of her food list, but she is willing to at least taste new things. She wears panties and uses the potty like a big girl although, she doesn't always want to stop what she is doing and go potty. This girl loves to watch movies and is learning how to play games. Hannah is a wonderful big sister and she loves Lauren to pieces. She will be going to preschool in a couple of weeks and we are so excited for her! We love you sweet girl!
My sweet Lauren Bear! How is it that you are already 13 months old? Just last week she decided that walking might be kinda fun! Helloooooooo! We have been trying to tell you this sweet girl! Crawling still seems faster sometimes, but she is walking more each day. She continues to be our little eater who is willing to try just about anything. Using a fork seems to make everthing taste better! Oh, yeah...this girl is a climber! Don't turn your back on her or she will be standing on top of something dangerous with a giant smile! At 13 months you adore your sister and both puppy dogs. You watch everything that Hannah does, and try to copy it. It is priceless to watch. Sometimes you love the puppies too much and I think you scare them a little. It's been a while since Hannah was rough with them,but they are getting used to it again! She is learning to use some words including dada, night night, dog, down, mama, and we think you say nana for Hannah. She will use sign language for milk and more. We love you to pieces and look forward to what is to come!

It's hard to get these girls to stop long enough for a good picture!


Tuesday, July 20, 2010

Lauren's First Birthday Party

Ok...so I am having some difficulties with the posting of Lauren's party, so bear with me. Here are a few random shots that didn't make it in that I thought you needed to see! Sorry they are out of order.

This was the main table. We served candy for favors along with cupcakes, chocolate covered pretzels and marshmallows.


This weekend we had the honor of celebrating Lauren's first birthday with a ladybug bash! Grammie and Big Daddy so graciously let us open their home and helped us celebrate with style! Enjoy the pictures!

These are the signs we hung on the front doors. My mom uses these wreaths normally and they were perfect for the occassion!



I made this name banner and some tissue paper poof balls. The balls are really cute, but kinda a pain to make. I'm not sure that I will be making them for Hannah's party!

My parents have a HUGE island and it is the main reason I wanted to have the party at their house. Here is our display complete with toole and pictures of our sweet Lauren.






We had cupcakes for the guests and a smash cake for Lauren.


Chocolate covered marshmallows! Yum,yum!

Chocolate covered pretzels

The ladybug smash cake.


Our youngest guest, Ella.

Kaden


MichaelHannah with a red mustache



Sondra, Abby, and Zac


Kelly


Opening presents (she had no idea what was going on, but the big kids did)


Hannah and Abby


Getting ready for cake

What a cheese ball!

Sheis enjoying the frosting...


until Daddy thought it would be a good idea to smash her hand in the cake. Lauren did not agree with that idea. Cake time was OVER.

After some dessert the big kids were checking out the backyard. Too bad it was like 110 degrees because they have an amazing backyard.


What a great way to celebrate little Lauren's first year of life. She is such a joy and blessing to have in our lives. Happy Birthday Lauren Bear!

Sunbelt Pool Party










Birthday Dinner

Grammie and Lauren

Sweet Hannah
Hannah and Kaden
Hannah INSISTED on holding Ella and April assisted.
The Rhodes

Dustin and I

Dustin and his mom

Grandpa and Lauren


Uncle J and Lauren walking around outside.


What a nice 29th birthday!