Trevor's Birthday

Trevor celebrated his 34th birthday last Sunday. He had class on Friday and Saturday in Flint, so the kids and I were happy he could be home for his actual birthday on Sunday. We made him cupcakes while he was gone to surprise him when he got home Saturday night. The kids had a blast decorating the cupcakes and could not wait to eat one! On Sunday we went Geocaching through the State Hospital grounds. It was a beautiful day to explore and look for treasure as a family.

Decorating cupcakes

Camden (notice the chocolate on his face)

Lauren

Surprising Dad

Lauren looking at the GPS coordinates on Dad's
phone to help us navigate on our geocaching adventure!

Mom and Camden enjoying a walk through the woods

Dad and Lauren leading the way

Getting close to finding the treasure...

FOUND IT!!

Dad, Lauren, Camden and Morgan

Gymnastics

Lauren started gymnastics at the YMCA. She goes every Thursday evening for the next six weeks. She was so excited to go to gymnastics, but when we got there she was a little apprehensive because it was very busy and overwhelming with girls running all around. She was brave though and joined right in with the class and she's very glad she did. She had a fantastic time and can't wait to go back next week. She even came home that night and had to practice her gymnastics in the living room.

Parachute

Stretching

Doing the splits

Hands up

Balance beam

Uneven bars

First Day of School

Lauren is so excited for school this year! She is in preschool again with the same teacher and the same classroom which makes for a pretty easy adjustment. She went 2 half days last year and will be going 2 full days this year. She is excited to stay the whole day and eat lunch at school! Here are some pictures from her first day.

Lauren 4 years old

With her backpack

By the Long Lake Panther

Walking into her classroom

Picking out her cubby hole

Saying goodbye to her brother

Playing with a friend

Lauren's First Dentist Appointment

Lauren went to the dentist today for her very first visit. She was a little nervous at first, but she did very well! It probably helps that the dentist is Nana's work and she has been there numerous times before to visit. Camden came as well and stayed occupied in Nana's office while Lauren got her teeth cleaned. She was a big helper for the hygienist and held the mirror and used the suction by herself. She was most excited about the new toothbrush and goodie bag she got afterward. And she even got to sign the No Cavity Club sign! Way to go Lauren! We are so proud of you!

Counting her teeth (to get her comfortable)

Ready to start

Getting her teeth cleaned

Suction

Flossing

Fluoride

Cheese

No Cavity Club

Camden in Nana's office