Monday

FOUR!!!

laurel got to celebrate her birthday a couple of days early with her friends at preschool.


we love the shirt kissy sent!


that week, B sent the perfect princess and pirate tents, God sent about a foot of snow, and mommy did some more experimenting with high altitude baking!!


happy birthday girl. the morning of February 4th.



opening presents from mommy, daddy, and freddy

here's one of those long videos that only grandparents (and greatgrandmothers and great aunts) will want to watch:





the princess of honor


pirates!
princesses!

a houseful of friends. we love it!


a grilled cheese sandwich "bar" for the grown-ups. assemble your sandwich, take it to pat at the griddle in the kitchen. YUM!!

thank you, B, for the chocolate covered pretzels! they were definitely a hit, as always.
yes, i tried to dress up as the queen. :-)

the cupcakes were delicious, if i do say so myself...


the kids had a blast playing in the basement
a couple more videos:





happy happy happy birthday, laurel katherine rayner. i can't believe you're 4 years old. you bring us such joy. i love watching you grow and learn. i thank the Lord every single day for letting me be your mommy!

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