Big Girl Shoes

It was a big day for the Kok family- Lauren got fitted for her first walking shoes!

She loved her new shoes so much she wore them right out of the store. They look so cute on her and they actually stay on. She seems so grown up in them.

Hangin' with her kitty, sportin' the new shoes, lookin' very cool!

Bubbles

Lauren got this fun bubble set from one of my students and she's been enjoying it. The only problem is she prefers to have all 3 wands in her possesion at all times, so in order to do that one must be in her mouth! We were laughing pretty hard at this silly girl!

Bubbles are fun!

She also loves that the bubble holder doubles as a purse. Lauren already appears to have a "girly" side, which mamma is quite happy about!

Brave Girl

Lauren doesn't seem to take after mom in this department, she loves climbing up into her bouncy seat and standing on it. She's fallen off a few times but that doesn't stop her, right back up she goes! She's a wild one!

I love you Dad!

Lauren enjoyed giving Daddy his very deserved gifts.

She did not want to give him the phone though, I love this look, it's like she's already a teenager.

She decided to share the phone with him so they could call Opa and wish him a happy Father's Day too!

Her new Monkey- Mimi

Oma hand picked this wonderful new toy for Lauren in Las Vegas. It makes the most obnoxious monkey sound you've ever heard- but it makes Lauren laugh so we're letting her keep it!

Silly Girl

Lauren is quite the playful gal these days. She loves trying to put things on her head!

Mom's new summer hat (isn't it cute!) is her latest favorite toy!

Finally got it on!

She entertained herself for quite awhile trying to get her laundry bag on her head. She has also been into wrapping cords around her neck- we don't have any pictures of that though because we are too busy trying to unravel her so she can breathe!

Her favorite new toy!

Lauren got all sorts of great new toys for her 1st birthday, but what is her most favorite thing to play with? The box from her big girl carseat of course! I think I'm going to open a place where there are tons of big boxes for kids to play in, I bet I'd make a fortune!

Lauren & Daddy

Lauren and Daddy are enjoying some quality time playing X-box.

This is Lauren's latest face, she does it all the time and says "OOOOOOOOO".

Rock Star Baby!

Thanks to John, Lauren is one of the coolest kids on the block!

She's practically a RockStar!

She's even practicing rockin' out to the drums!

A Beautiful Weekend

We spent the weekend in Bellingham and it was beautiful.

Our little family

Lauren standing and practicing taking a step...but not walking yet.

Big Girl Car Seat

Lauren seems to fall asleep in her new big girl car seat every time we put her in it.

We think she looks pretty darn cute in it.

Okay- so maybe only a parent would think this pic is cute...this must be where they got the term "slept like a baby".

Lauren's Mexican Fiesta!

We celebrated Lauren's real birthday at Ixtapa!

Lauren got her very first kids meal...

...but she was more interested in Grandma's dinner!

Mmm...grandma's rice & beans are much better than my stupid kid meal!

Lauren has a new found fear of hats! She does not like it when we try to put them on her. She wasn't too fond of the loud birthday singing either- but we all got a kick out it!

Lauren decided she wanted to try a lime. She sucked on it a few times. Uncle Ryan can't wait until she can follow it up with a shot of tequilla...not for 20 more years!!!

There is a picture of Lauren hanging up in Ixtapa so if you go there- look for it! She's practically famous now =)

I'm ONE!!!

Miss Lauren is officially one today! She is not so sure what to think of it all...she's probably kind of annoyed becuase it's only 9:15 AM and I've already taken about 20 pictures of her...

After the Party

We walked up to the park after the party to see if Miss Lauren was going to be a bit braver on the swings now that she had her first birthday party...

Daddy tried to ease her into it...

But no such luck... she's still a bit of a scaredy cat!

Hadley is SOOOO brave though, maybe she can give Lauren some lessons!

First Birthday Party!

Lauren was so lucky to have so many out of town guests for her party! Here are 3 of her cousins from Rexburg, Id!

Mommy & Kelly couldn't resist wearing party hats too!

Pin the candle on the cupcake!

Blowing out the candle- Lauren was a little anxious about all the attention she was getting!

But once she got a bite of the cupcake she was a very happy girl- she LOVED her cupcake!!!

Lauren got so many fun things but she loved climbing up in her new adirondack chair the best!

Uncle Ryan was so jealous of all Lauren's new toys that he had to try them out. Luckily she's good at sharing... so far!

Thumb Sucker

Lauren sucked her thumb the day she was born, then never again... but she decided now that she is almost one it's time to start again. Ever since Saturday she's been sucking away, even at night while she sleeps! She is constantly changing!

Happy Girl!

Lauren really likes to play "games" now. She loves coming from behind a table and to "find" us and she's been "playing dead" a lot! She grabs a stuffed animal and lays on the floor like she's sleeping, then pops up and smiles. She's so funny!

So Tired

This is how you can tell that Lauren hasn't been feeling well... she actually falls asleep on her own time, wherever she's at!!!

Mother's Day

Lauren wasn't really in the mood for much on Mother's Day so we had a pretty mellow day. We did venture out to Molbaks and Starbucks for a little while though, it was just nice to get out!