Our first born, Lauren, turned 18 years old on Monday, October 26th.  I've been looking through her baby pictures and thinking how fast she has grown up.  It seems like only yesterday Jeff and I were bringing her home.  Take a short trip down memory lane with me as I can't resist posting some baby pictures of her.

Our bouncing baby girl, Lauren Anastasia, was born on a Saturday evening, weighing in at 8 lbs. 13 oz. and 20 1/2 in. long. 

The belle of the ball --- everyone was so excited when she came.  She was the first grandbaby for both of these adoring grandmothers.  Left to Right:  Carol, aka Mammie (Jeff's mom);  proud Daddy -- Jeff;  baby Lauren in my arms;  Barbara, aka MawMaw (my mom).

Miss Piggy!  She grew fast and was a chunk to carry around.  At 10 weeks old she was weighing in at 13 pounds.  She was such a good baby, sleeping through the night since she was 6 weeks old.

At 9 months old she was sitting up and taking her first unattended steps.  She decided she wanted to walk first and still wasn't crawling.  She had to do something to work off those ever growing thighs.

Such a happy girl, sitting in her rocking chair and smiling for the camera at 10 1/2 months old. 

Smiling at her daddy on Christmas morning. (13 1/2 months old) 

At 16 months old, staying warm inside her Mammie's house during the Blizzard of '93.  As you can see, she was still trying to work off those thighs. 

~~~ And now, with those thunder thighs long gone, she has grown into a beautiful, mature young lady.  I never could've imagined that God would bless us with such a wonderful daughter, but he did.  She truly is a gift from above.  Here she is celebrating her day.

Our "monkey girl" with her monkey wrapping paper.  We are always calling her a monkey and I was so thrilled to actually find wrapping paper with chimps on it for her.

Waiting to open gifts 

Morgan lighting the candles for her big sister

For more birthday pictures, visit Lauren's blog --- www.homeschoolblogger.com/borncountry.

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Posted by Anita (Adamson)

Beautiful baby... beautiful young woman! How nice to publish the baby pictures.
The front yard looks so pretty with it's autumn color through the front window. I think God every time I see pictures of the place that He placed you there to fill the house with your family's love.

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Posted by Angie

She was such a sweet baby!! It does seem like it was just yesterday. She is such a mature, kind, and thoughtful young woman--and beautiful, as always. I am so proud she is my niece!

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Posted by mom2allboys

You're such a good mama! Sounds like Lauren had a great day....what a beautiful family. You were right....you did look like a kid having a baby! Hugs to you....:)

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