A buffet of updates!

Well I have slowly come to realize that this blog is becoming low on the things to do list. I hope that this will change and slowly but surely things have been returning to a new normal.
Lauryn is a bright eyed spunky girl with a quick smile who has warmed our entire house. She is clever, funny and ... pretty much perfect! The last month has taught us all a lot about ourselves and our girl!
Canada Day was a huge success. Our neighbours had fireworks and Lauryn was sleeping... Kyle and I ( well, I!!!) woke her up to celebrate. She wasn't sure what to think at first, and then she was ooooohhhing and awwwing and WOWing... pretty cute!
She loves to swim. Daddy bought her a pool that she is in almost everyday. The problem is, you can't get her out!
She is a great eater and will try anything once!
Johnson and Lauryn our becoming fast friends. Johnson loves to greet her in the morning with a big kiss and she doesn't mind at all. I am not sure who drools more!
We had our appointments at sick kids. Lauryn's palate will be repaired in September. Although I can't imagine how heart breaking this will be, we all know it's a necessary procedure to correct her speech. She has come a long way and we couldn't be more proud. Bedtime is still an issue. She doesn't like to be in her crib by herself. We stay in her room with her for a bit and then slowly try to make our exit... fireworks aren't helpful! LOL!
The summer to date has been very good. We have had a lot of family and friends stop by. Lauryn will be two on July 12, so we are busy planning her birthday party! We will do it in a park with cake, ice cream and lemonade. Something simple and good old fun. She has a room full of toys, and plays with certain things a lot! We keep some toys in our family room that our her current favourites and just keep renewing the stash! We put some away and bring some new ones downstairs. This has worked really well! Kyle's Mom bought Lauryn an electric jeep for her birthday! Can you believe it! She saw it last weekend and thought it was pretty cool! We will bring it home with us after her party!
Other breaking news... My parents bought Lauryn a potty and guess what... she peed! This was a total coincidence and my Mom says she was totally surprised when she actually did it. Too funny!
This week will be spent trying to make a 2 year olds birthday cake and party a success! Wish us luck!
Keep Happy... our hearts have never been more full!
xo