Saturday, October 3, 2009


Lauren is so funny. I had to write this conversation Chad and I had with her before I forgot it.

Lauren: How was I made?
Chad: Heavenly Father made your spirit.
Lauren: But how did my bones get inside my skin?

We just started talking about bones and teeth. We never really answered the question.
Gotta hand it to her, she is a smart little thing.

Friday, October 2, 2009

The World According to Lauren Part 2


How old is Mommy? 17 older then 4

What is Mommy's favorite thing to do? Run around chasing Evan

What does Mommy do when you are not around? You go at the store and get some supplies for the day.

What is Mommy real good at? Giving me a bandaid when I get hurt. You go run outside and go run. I'm good at ABC's, and your good at playing a game with me and Evan and Radley.

What is Mommy not so good at? Taking a nap. Chasing a mouse.(umm..ok..)

How tall is Mommy? Daddy is taller then you and you are just a little bit. Daddy is bigger then you.

What does Mommy do for her job? Play around and sit down. You play a game and sit on the computer for a couple of minutes.

What is Mommy's favorite food? Macaroni and Cheese.

What does Lauren and Mommy do together? Go on a walk. Go on a vacation on a walk and with Evan too. Go at the beach. You go at a party with Evan and I and daddy. We go at a Castle.

How are you and Mommy the same? I am a little taller, you are bigger then me and Daddy's bigger then you.

How are you and Mommy different? I'm just teny tiny tall and you are just the same.

How do you know that Mommy loves you? Like, I will show you how much. This much, way big much.
But how do you know Mommy loves you? I know with all the stars and hearts and love.

What can you tell me about Daddy? We do something important. I will tell you what is important. It's about rain. Daddy loves rain.

What do you and Daddy like to do together? Go outside and plant flowers in the spring (which they have never done) Go to the store. Bring Radley to a different universe. (Radley is our dog).

What is Evan like? He likes to go on a walk. No more questions Mommy, I just want to go outside and relax!

What does Mommy always tell you? That we tell a secret. That we go on a family adventure. You tell me that I am a good girl.

What makes Mommy happy? That you go outside and relax in the rain when it is just you. We tell a secret with Radley and I, that Radley goes to a party. And she jumps around and runs around and lays down-thats what she does at the party.

What makes Mommy sad? That Sydney died.

What was Mommy like as a child? You were like a mom. Thats what you were like.

What makes you pround of Mommy? Umm, I love you.

If Mommy where a cartoon charactor, what would she be? I think, let me think. Umm Mickey Mouse!! Because your revalation is different( I am just as confussed as you are. I have no idea what that is suppose to mean.)

What is your favorite animal? Radley, my dog.
What is your favorite color? Pink. That Evan has in his bottle is pink, that is my favorite color forever.
What is your favorite movie? Cinderella
What is your favorite shirt? My ballet outfit.
What is your favorite treat? M&M's
What is your favorite: Breakfast, lunch, dinner, or snack? Ice Cream, Strawberry and Chocolate and Raspberry. I would like to be a Mom. A little baby mom. And when Evan grows up, he can be my dad.

She is such a funny girl. I love my little Lauren!!

Lunch with my Sister

About 6 months ago, I was talking on the phone with my dad when he mentioned that my little sister was in town and that I should call her. So I did. I called about two times a day for a week. I knew she was in town, and I wanted to see her before she left, so I was persistant in getting a hold of her. I finally did when she was at the airport waiting for her plane. I told her to have a safe flight and that I loved her, but I was a little sad when I hung up the phone.

This was the sister who I shared a room with growing up. We would sit up late at night talking about boys, school, work, or whatever happen to be on our minds. She was my sister, but she was also my best friend. After talking it over with Chad, he encouraged me to talk to her about all my feelings. So I did. I called her and we talked. She said she didn't answer her phone because our mom was always right there. I told her that just because mom and I have a difficult relationship, it dosn't mean that we have to. My little sister and I should have a relationship completly independent of my mom's and my relationship. We talked about alot, and we cryed a little too. It was a good two hour phone call, but it ended on a good note.

Then on my birthday I got a great surprise. Natalie called me. She wanted to take me to lunch for my birthday. I was excited, but nervous. I didn't want it to turn into a discussion about my mom. But to Natalie's credit, it never did. I could tell that my sister was a little nervous, but it has been 4 years now since all of this fall-out with my mom. And for most of those 4 years there has been little to no communications with my siblings. So her nevousness was understandable. I was also nervous. We might not have talked in the easy way we once did, but the promise of more was there. And that truely is the best gift I could have been given.
(Natalie and I with her daugthers Katie, in the baby carrier, and Kara. And with Evan and Lauren.)


(Natalie holding Kara. Kara is 20 months old and Katie is 4 months. She is a busy mom).



(My two super cute kids. I love these little monkeys! They make me laugh all the time!)


(Lauren and Evan.)


Natalie will be here untill January. I am hoping that we can see each other more and rebuild our friendship. Family is very important to me. So you can imagine just how much this little lunch ment to me.