This was Maple Weekend in New York State.

That means all you can eat pancakes with fresh maple syrup.

Yum.

We went to watch Lauren get her pictures taken again for spring. I was excited to see the bunny come out. Lauren liked him too... when he stayed in this basket.

When he hopped out of his basket... not so much. Even though she loves Oscar and Stewie, a freely hopping bunny was terrifying and was to be slid quickly away from. Back into a corner preferably.

Ooooh wheee!!!! What is a good present for a two year old?

A mini pink baby grand piano of course.

Today was Lauren's second birthday so Aaron and I made her two cupcake caterpillars.

She was pretty excited.

Chuck and Tina took Lauren to have her picture taken so Aaron and I tagged along. I wanted to be there because I heard there were going to be bunnies involved. There was only one bunny brought out and he nearly got his stuffing squeezed outta him by an overly enthusiastic one year old.

Still, it was great fun to watch Lauren's parents dance around with stuffed animals, whistling and clicking to make Lauren smile. And as you can see... the results made it all well worth it.

Lauren one year ago.

 

Lauren today.

Happy Birthday one year old!

I am babysitting Lauren this morning for a short while. She is as fascinated by Oscar and Stewie as they are by her.

This is what most of the morning consisted of. These two drooling over her cheerios.