May 14th 2010

It's hard to believe our precious little Lane just turned a year old! Every now and then we stop and wonder where the time has gone. We are just having a blast watching Lane grow into the beautiful little girl she is. She adores playing with and watching other kids but is still her shy little self when it comes to most adults. Lane is cruising along everything in the house and having fun getting into things at her new level. She loves to walk holding your hands or onto something but is still not ready to do it by herself. She will attempt to climb on or into just about anything she can.

Lane's first word besides mama and hi is owl, yea owl:) It's really cute! She has a stuffed owl which she loves so we had an owl themed party for her. Just days before her birthday she started saying owl all the time. On the day of her party she woke up from her nap and we heard her over the monitor saying Owl, Owl... she was ready for her party!!

The memories of this day one year ago are just amazing, Ty and I couldn't be more blessed! We love you sweet Laney Bug!!

I'm 1 today!!

Birthday girl in her Birthday suit!

Lane enjoying her new Birthday chair

Mother's Day

I couldn't have asked for a more special holiday to celebrate what I love doing most, being a Mom! We had a wonderful relaxing day just spending our time together and visiting with family. Lane was able to spend some time with her great grandmother which is always very special. I am so blessed to have such a sweet baby girl and feel like the luckiest mom in the world!

One of Mommy's favorite things to do!!

Lane and her Great Grandmother







My sweet girl!

Bluebonnet Beauty

Can I pick one please??

March of Dimes Walk

We recently joined our friends for Abilene's March of Dimes walk and had a great time. Our friends Ashly and Derrick have a son Coy who was born premature, weighing only 2lbs and 12oz at birth. He is now a strong and healthy little boy, growing so fast!! Coy's group raised over $5,000 for the March of Dimes making them the lead contributor!! It was a windy morning but the kids were great and we all had a lot of fun!

And we're off!

Brayden and Lane enjoying the ride!

"This is easy!"

All of the kids who walked for Coy

"I'm pooped, think i'll just hang out here for awhile"

Quick visit with Meema

It's hard being so far away from my mom so it was a special treat when she called to tell me she would be joining us for lunch last week. Although it was a quick visit, it made our day! Lane had a great time playing and swinging in the backyard with her Meema. We can't wait to see you again soon!

A True Honor

Ty and I were asked to be Quinn's Godparents by Sally and Andy, we were so honored! Quinn Rosalie Twellman was baptized on Sunday April 11th at St. Thomas More Catholic Church in Austin. This is the same church Ty and I attended while we lived in Austin. The ceremony was perfect and we were all so proud of Quinn!

Lane wanted to say a special thank you to her sweet Aunt Rachel for taking care of her during the ceremony and giving her some TLC. She was teething and fussy and wanted her mama ;( Sorry you had to miss out on Quinn's big moment, you are the best!

Sweet Quinn about to be baptized!

Quinn's Parents and Godparents

Sally, Jayne, Jaime & Lane, Rachel & Ava

The Fabulous Twellman Crew

Another wonderful weekend in Austin

So a few weeks have passed since we went down to Austin for another visit with friends. We had such a great time! We spent the weekend at the Twellman's cozy casa and they just spoiled us the entire time! It was great getting the kiddos together to play again, it's so fun watching them grow! Thanks again Andy, Sally, Drew, Quinn, Lucy, and of course sweet Tubby for having us! We look forward to our next visit in June!

Lane & Cael (Only 2 wks apart)


Cutie-pa-tooties Lane and Quinn

"Go ahead Lane, I enjoy being pampered!"

"Now that you are all relaxed, let me read you a story"

"If your cooking is as good as your mama's I might have to move in!"

Local TV Ad

Our wonderful neighbors the Valentine's recently installed a sprinkler system in our yard. While they were hard at work they decided to film for their new local TV commercial. Lane and I were asked to have a small part in their new Ad. I thought I would share our big debut ;) with all of our non-abilenian friends!

You can watch it here:http://vimeo.com/10632238