Wednesday, November 4, 2009

Lauren!

Grandma and Lauren arrived on October 24th and stayed for a week. DJ was sooooo excited to have them here. He has always had an extra special place in his heart for cousin Lauren.
Unfortunately Lauren caught a bug (literally right as she arrived at JFK) that was spreading like crazy amongst her class at school so most of her visit to NY was spent in bed watching movies.
She did occasionally have some energy for fun . . .


But too much fun usually resulted in more time in the bathroom . . .

Poor Lauren!
DJ was soooo excited that Lauren found enough energy to come pick him up from school.


The day I was supposed to take Lauren to NYC ended up in a mother-daughter date to a beautiful restaurant with beautiful views of the Hudson River.

A view from the restaurant (oh, how I wish I had Amy's camera here!)

Lauren, we are so sorry you were sick for most of the trip but we are still so happy you came and spent time with us. Maybe your mom will bring you next time (hint hint Tammy!) so you can see the Statue of Liberty before we move back to California! We love you sweetie (and one question for you . . . how do you still manage to look so pretty even when you're sick?!)

2 comments:

Middleton said...

Poor Lauren... those pictures are precious but super sad too. I love the one of her and DJ in the wagon.

Grandma Howell said...

It was a nice trip, couple of lunch outings, thanks to the babysitter, Tina, and some beautiful drives, delicious fine dining right at home (Stacey & Daryn are becoming quite the gourmet cooks), first class treatment all week long, for Grandma. Poor Lauren didn't see much more than the inside of Aunt Stacey's home and Aunt Stacey's bed. Good pictures !