SHE IS ONE!!!!!

Aubrey was up at 7:30 and took a half hour nap (compared to 2 hours). She was so happy during her party and had a great time moving from one person to the next; soaking up all the attention she could.

Aubrey wore a dress she got from her Great Grandma Sarah and a shrug that I bought her on the day after Thanksgiving at 4am. SHE WAS GORGEOUS!

We served hot pink cupcakes to everyone, but Aubrey had a home made cake all to herself.

She ate her cake one small bite at a time. It was funny how careful she was being Everyone was hoping she would dive in, but Aubrey took her time; UNBELIEVABLY.

One of her gifts was a mouse and she was done opening after she unwrapped the mouse.

She did great job with unwrapping her gifts and enjoyed playing with each for a little while before moving on.

Getting ready for Christmas

We set up for Christmas last week and it was AWESOME! Aubrey was having fun emptying bins and opening boxes. She is at an incredible age now. She seems to really be trying to understand what is going on and looks as though she is loving each moment life brings to her. It is incredible to watch her grow by leaps and bounds as the days pass.

Mesmerized by dad as he is "building" our Charlie Brown tree.

Aubrey was constantly watching Evan as he separated the branches of our tree and ran the lights around.

TOO CUTE!

The hat was a little big!

Aubrey's Baptism

Aubrey was baptized on December 5th. Many close friends and family were there to celebrate with us. She looked beautiful in her white dress and bow. She was also given the opportunity to try out her new walking shoes! We are so blessed to be surrounded by so many who care for and truly love our family. God's unconditional love and bounty was shining through that day by all of those who showed up to be witnesses and supporters of/for our family.

The A Frame

We enjoyed our time at the a-frame. It was a new adventure for us having Aubrey there and being more mobile than ever. She did a great job and was mesmerized with everything. She enjoyed walking out on the deck and watching the fire.

Aubrey enjoyed eating outside with everyone

Aubrey watched eagerly as we worked

Guess who is 10 months?

Our little girl is now 10 months old. She is moving INCREDIBLY fast and growing at a far too rapid rate. We miss the days of infant hood, but we are loving the days of chasing our rug rat. We are trying to teach Aubrey sign language for simple things and we will be giving up the paci soon. There are many new experiences ahead for this little one and we are so blessed to experience them with her!

This is for Aunt Bethany. Aubrey was trying to relate to you.

Here's to Mimi and Nana; Aubrey is already a girl after your own hearts!