Aubrey's First Bow

Well it is sad, but true. On Sunday morning I put the first bow in Aubrey's hair. When she was still an infant I would use headbands with bows. Aubrey now has a thick enough head of hair for a bow. This was a very exciting event and I can already picture the pigtails. She is growing quickly and simple things like bows get me weepy eyed.

How cute can one girl be!

I have really enjoyed going with Aubrey to the zoo this summer. It has been great to see the stages of development as she tries to interact with the things around her. During our first few trips she slept, during the next few trips she looked about her surroundings contently, and during these last few trips of the summer she has begun to really enjoy watching the animals move. She talks while we walk and stares in amazement as the fish swim or she hears the animals make sounds. I am filled with joy each time I see her connecting with, amazed at, and loving yet another piece of God's creation.

This Polar Bear was laying around after being sprayed down with a fire hose

Aubrey was watching one of the dinosaurs, in a special exhibit, move around and roar

LOVE the signs :D

Evan was very excited to look at the dinos

Our little girl after seeing the sights. It is great to see her truly tuckered out. Aubrey is a baby that could go all day of you let her. When she crashes, we have done our job as her parents.

The Lake

We went to Gull Lake a few weeks ago and Aubrey was introduced to her Aunt Bethany and Uncle Brennan again. She loved them!! We enjoyed spending time together and doing various water activities. A few monstrous storms came through towards the end of the weekend, but it was a much needed and wonderful getaway! Here are some snapshots from our trip:

Dad enjoying the drive

Aubrey loved the hammock!! Especially when it swung fast!!

She screamed and laughed during the ride.

This is what 2 happy people look like after thoroughly enjoying their smores.

A bath at the lake... oh what fun

Dad getting air on the tube

Aubrey with Grandpa after her 6am wake up

Aubrey and Great Grandma Gordon

The cutest little life jacket EVER!

Brennan and Bethany tubing; the goal was to get them off... unsuccessful

Aubrey being a water baby

Uncle Brennan on skis...

Aunt Bethany on skis...

My Daddy on skis!