Aubrey's new BELOVED glasses!

She is so GLAMOROUS!

I think this picture shows how grown up Aubrey really is!

You can also see she has tried to pull out her hair tie. This happens REGULARLY.

Like EVERY TIME I put one in!

We attended many grad parties so far this summer.

This picture is from one in particular. it sums up our blessing!

We are surrounded by a loving and caring community of believers.

They have shown such love to us and we are so blessed to have this type of community in place in our lives as we begin to raise our family and lay roots. Praise God!

We have bath tabs that change the color of our water,

they happen to be a favorite of Aubreys!

Dad's 1/2 Birthday

We went to a Venezuelan restaurant in Oak Park for Evan's 1/2 Birthday!

Evan has never really liked the fact that his birthday was so close to Christmas.

Now that our families are joined and expanding we have far too many things filling the month of December so his birthday is even further compromised. Soooo his dad wanted to grant a wish and celebrate his half-birthday.

Trying her first Malta.

It touched her lips... she made a not so nice face.... pulled away... and spit out the drop she had.

I believe it is safe to say she was not very fond of the drink... for now.

There was a fountain outside the restaurant that children were playing in so Aubrey played while we waited for dinner. This little boy walked up to Aubrey and tried kissing her. As Evan was pulling back ever so slightly... Aubrey turned away as well. It was quite funny to watch. We were all a little shocked and for a little girl who kisses EVERYONE she knows; we were quite happy to see her shock. :D

She really got into playing after a few times around the outside.

HAPPY HALF BIRTHDAY DADDY!!

We love you for all you are and hope to be! You are a blessing and a gift to our lives!

A Day In The Sun

We spent a day with Aubrey's cousins (Norah, Eli, Amelia, and Sarah).

We went to the paark and played on the slip and slide. Aubrey enjoyed the pool at the bottom of the slip and slide most! She also enjoyed wearing her first pair of sunglasses!

The Girls

Norah, Aubrey, and Amelia

Eli

Amelia

Norah, Eli, Aubrey, and Amelia