Monday, February 6, 2012

Weekend Rewind~Birthday Celebration!

All I can say is that my first birthday weekend as a momma was absolutely fantastic!

Friday night we headed out with Elyse & some friends for dinner at Houlihan's. She was perfect during dinner of course we might be a little partial...probably thanks to her little nap she took beforehand...

Taking a peek at momma...or sleeping with one eye open & one eye closed!


Saturday (my actual birthday) Hubby, Elyse & I lounged around the house for the entire day. We still woke up early so I could feed Elyse & of course open LOTS of presents, but we seriously spent most of the day watching tv & relaxing.

My birthday box from the mother-in-law...complete with 29 "lit" candles!

My baby girl and my stack of gifts from Hubby...practically a brand new wardrobe from Banana Republic! And almost every single thing fit perfectly!


Saturday evening we went out to dinner with my parents & had a great meal. I was seriously SO ridiculously stuffed after crab wonton appetizers, caesar salad, sushi, pan seared sea bass, and chocolate souffle for dessert! Yummmm!!!

Elyse took a quick cat nap before heading out to dinner...check out those crossed ankles! She's a lady already!
Our precious family of 3!


Sunday we headed to church and then went on down to my parents' house to help with the Super Bowl/Birthday party preparations.
Elyse lounging around in Papa's arms! I'm loving her in the green...I may have to stock up on that color!
Elyse & her piano activity station...she's still a little small to enjoy all the features, but she'll be loving it so soon!


Passed out in the Boppy...but still cheering on her team the Dallas Cowboys, even if they didn't make it to the Superbowl!

Mini-cupcakes...chocolate, strawberry, white & red velvet cake! Mmmm...

The birthday girl...with funfetti blondies!

Making a wish...for a year that just comes close to as good as 28 was!

And time for another mani/pedi from Aunt Millie & Uncle Nick! The polish is definitely growing on me!


I'm back at work this morning...I dropped our baby girl off this morning & managed to only break down twice. She's in great hands, and it wouldn't work any other way! I am so unbelieveably thankful that Gigi is able & willing to watch our baby girl 3 days a week!

8 comments:

Megan said...

Awwww, sounds like a great weekend!! The present from your mother-in-law is so stinking cute!! Glad you had a wonderful birthday!!

Naturally Caffeinated Family said...

It sounded like such a fantastic birthday! Elyse is adorable (congratulations!) and y'all look great, happy birthday! :)

Callie said...

Happy birthday ( a little late)! Sounds like a relaxing birthday weekend!

lindsey said...

Happy Birthday Lauren!!! What a wonderful weekend you guys had! :)

Amanda said...

happy birthday lauren!!!! so glad you had a great weekend! your husband did amazing on that gift tower! wowza! Elyse is so cute in that green dot jacket!

Melanie said...

happy belated birthday! looks like you had a fantastic bday weekend..LOVE the pics too!!

henning love said...

are elyse's nails really painted in the first photo?? that is so adorable!! congrats on your 29th lauren! i hope you had a wonderful birthday celebration

Newlymeds said...

She is so amazing!! loved looking at all of the adorable pics! I hope you had a great birthday!