We Love Laura

Brodie has been friends with Laura's Dad Matt ever since his junior year in high school, 1986. When Matt decided to baptize his daughter, Laura, he asked Brodie to be her godfather. Being her godfather used to mean we just bought her a Christmas present. Ever since she's been a little older, last couple of years or so, we started having her spend the night. Turns out, she's close in age with my neice Camryn and our children love her. In fact, Joey just adores her. Spending the night turned into invites camping and other places as well. Now, we invite her to just about anything we do. She has become a part of our family. In fact, Brodie secretly tries to adopt her from her Mommom. Shh! Don't tell anyone. For her birthday that was last week, I wanted to share some photos and things about Laura.
This is Laura (she was named after her Mommom whom she currently lives with)This was from tubing in the PoconosI'm sharing this one because I know she'll love it. This was from chocolate chip pancakes and chocolate milk.This is Laura hitching a ride up the mountain in the PoconosI allowed Camryn and Laura put on make up the last time they spent the night togetherLaura went camping with up for Halloween. She was dressed as a goth girlHere, Laura is teasing Brodie's brother Tom because she has all the 100 Grand barsLaura gave Alex a Unicorn E-Pet for her birthdayFor Alex's birthday, we went to the Chinese Buffet. Laura ate the tops off of 3 ice cream cones, then decided to get a bowl for her 4th. That's A LOT of ice cream Laura!
Mini Golf at our 1st Annual Camping PartyAunt Franny did some face painting. She had her face painted like a Devil.

All in All, We love Laura. She enjoys hanging out with the kids and they love her. She is very easy to get along with and has become an intricate part of the family. At times, we forget that she has her own family that loves her. We hope she knows we'll always be here for her. Happy Birthday Laura!