Sunday, March 27, 2011

JUMP ZONE!!

We went with some friends to a place called Jump Zone... basically a warehouse of large blow ups for kids to bounce in. I was nervous because Aubrey has done this once before and was afraid to go in the things let alone move, but today was MUCH different! She loved it!
There was so much laughter and so many screams! I loved watching and listening to her, she truly had a blast! To be a child... to watch is a privilege and blessing in itself!
They had a Sesame Street blow up.
There were all sorts of fun activities to do inside....
Aubrey wanted nothing to do with climbing and sliding until her friend Kevin climbed in.
Once she saw him trying it out the chase up the ladder was on! I wish I would have been fast enough to snap a picture of her face when she went down the slide, but I was way to slow each and every time!
Aubrey found this tractor when we arrived and drove it to each and every location!
This picture explains it all!
My baby is not a baby anymore!
Aubrey and Kevin were chasing each other around this one each time they would pass one another they would fall down and start laughing and then jump up and do it all again...
Aubrey started climbing up onto the "windows" and jumping from them.. she and her father thought this was hilarious!
The gangs all here!
Mommy, Daddy, Aubrey, Bob, Colleen, and Kevin

Around the House...

Play Dough is serious business around here!
Aubrey and her dad made a tea cup and various tea party treats!
This is the closest our child has come to our cats in her life!
They normally hide during the day and immediately come out when her bedroom door closes for the night. We were playing with string and Marbles joined in. Aubrey was elated!
OK so my daughter may kill me later for this BUT IT'S HILARIOUS!
Aubrey wears these under her pajamas and one morning she took them out and wanted them on... so here we are! She is eating veggie snacks and modeling her beautiful long johns!
Smooches!
Aubrey's newest trick! Look mom I can drink from your cup when you aren't looking!
TAAAADAAAAA!
So Aubrey loves the tunnel that goes with her tent!!
She likes to crawl in... stand up... push it down... and let go!
This is her face as she gets ready for it to POP!
This is her face after the POP!


Spring Is Near!

We had a string of nice days last week and we were outside for EVERY ONE of them!
We made trips to the park and played in the drive and front yard. It is incredible to see all that Aubrey is experiencing, exploring, and learning about! She is miss independent lately and it is amusing to see her little mind working!

SIDEWALK CHALK!
We traced Aubrey....

Evan has been getting things ready for us to start planting and Aubrey thought her vegetables would be perfect for Daddy's garden! YUMMY!
We are pedaling now!!!!
Another day of gardening!
Aubrey was on the look out for something to plant with her Daddy...
OOOHHH we found corn...
in the ground it goes...
and now it's time to dig again!
Aubrey was showing Evan rocks, seeds, and berries. Anything she found that she could carry over she would scream "DADDY LOOK WHAT AUBREY FOUND!"
Spring is almost here and I can not wait to start discovering with our little girl!

Monday, February 28, 2011

Will You Be Mine?

I have asked Evan, since Aubrey arrived, to celebrate Valentine's Day. My dad always gave me a card and a gift each February 14th. I looked forward to it and loved being thought of by my father. I do not think the age of a child or their level of understanding matters... I truly believe in the importance of father daughter relationships and the love that can be fostered and shown from the day in which they meet. May Aubrey know now and forever how much she is loved and how truly beautiful she is!
Opening the oh so important card
VEGGIE TALES!!!!
Aubrey has memorized this cd! Nice job dad!!
OOOHHH and candy!!!

My First Set Of Wheels!

Aubrey was able to try out her new set of wheels a few weeks ago when the weather became nice for a day. She really enjoyed riding and it is amazing to see the progress she is making! She could barely reach the pedals at Christmas and now she is reaching and turning them!! She also took some time to enjoy some puddles!
I guess the bike was a gift for two ...
I LOVE this picture! It just really speaks to the wonder of even a puddle to a child!