Ok, ok...I know it's boring to just read words and see no pictures, but I just wanted to let you know that we are still alive and doing well. :) Things have been super busy around here and this week will be no exception. With IHC and VIP day coming up, there will be no rest for the weary! I am really looking forward to seeing my family at IHC, which is actually the main reason I'm going. I'm sure I'll see many other people that I haven't seen in a long time and that will be fun as well. With not being there the past 2 years due to living out of the country, lots has changed for us!
We are doing well. Adam traveled with the guys quartet yesterday and also had to sing lead for them. It was quite the time, from what I hear. Anyway, we were glad to have him back last night and welcomed him with warm chocolate chip cookies! Not sure he ate any of them, but at least they were there and the house smelled good. :) This is going to be a super busy week for him with VIP day on Friday. If you think of it, say a prayer for him! I know he'd appreciate it!
Aubrey is growing by leaps and bounds. It's crazy the difference a month can make! She's talking all the time and saying 3 and 4 words at a time. Consistently when I sneeze (which is a lot this time of year!) she immediately responds with, "Bless you, mommy!" She is at such a fun stage of life and many times I look at her and ask her not to grow up so quickly! I know this can be a hard stage with all the learning that is being done, but nonetheless, fun! She is generally well mannered and is pleasant to have around. I'm still thankful that God chose me to be her mommy! She loves playing outside (I think she could practically live out there!!), playing in the sand, hitting the tree with sticks, hiding out under the deck, dropping rocks, etc. If it's outside, she's game! She still has her love for reading, for which I'm very thankful. That has been a lifesaver many times...stick her in her crib with a pile of books and she's good to go for a while. She loves playing with her friends and hates it when people leave. It's always a sad time for her. BabyO is among her favorites. She talks about her all the time. I even heard her once at 4am in a sing-song voice saying "babyO." At least she went back to sleep on her own and I didn't have to get up!
I am still babysitting, but now only 3 days a week. Olivia (babyo) is learning to walk and is cutting teeth. What a stage! I'm also still trying to get our apartment organized and home-like. I know we've been here since July, but...we're still working at it. Some days I'll feel really motivated and get lots done and other days I just want to be outside! :)
I'm sorry I don't have any pictures to post right now...I've taken some, but they're all on my phone and not the camera. Maybe I should just email them to myself and then they can be on here too. We'll see!
Hope you have a blessed week!
She now loves for her hair to be "pretty" and asks for it almost immediately when she wakes up in the morning!
All dressed up and ready to go...to Burger King! ha
Next to the GBS fountain. She smiled when I said, "say daddy!"
Her first penny horse ride! She loved it!
A little comparison shot!
"Enough, already!"
Aubrey and I with Reid. Aubrey loved seeing the baby!!
So, this was taken on my phone...
I was so happy when I found out that my parents were coming down to celebrate with me for a little while. My birthday was on Sunday and they came for Friday night and Saturday. We had a great time together. Thanks again, Mom and Dad! I love you!
Yep, I've been called a "daddy's girl"
We were very pleased and surprised at the fact that they brought my sister's youngest, Allison with them. Adam had tournaments here at the school so he was tied up Friday night but Aubrey and I went over to Grandma's house to wait for mom and dad to arrive. Well, when they came to the door dad was holding Allison and Aubrey couldn't have have been happier! They hugged and kissed and screamed and ran around and hugged and hugged and screamed and ran some more! You should have seen them! Aubrey was happy to see mom and dad, but wow...Alli just put the cherry on top of the sundae for her! Here they are in their matching jammies before they headed home on Saturday night.
Uncle Greg and baby Will
Eric and Grandma Yount at Eric's new house
My sweet nephew, William Eric!
Livvy putting together a puzzle
Aubrey (with Aunt Megan's help) and her finished product!
These were taken after the last snowstorm we had. Aubrey loved playing in the snow so much!
I just wanted to take this opportunity to wish my husband a very happy birthday. Words cannot describe how I feel about this man! I love him so much. He is a wonderful husband and father. Aubrey is one lucky girl to have him as her daddy! I know this picture is a bit old, but I really like it of both of them. :) Happy 27th birthday, Adam!
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Getting ready to go outside!
Amy getting Aubrey all bundled up to go play in the snow for the first time! She really liked it and cried when it was time to come inside.
Kendra and Aubrey (9 mo.)
Kendra, me, Kayla (and if you look in the background you will see Kaleb - I taught him in his first few weeks of first grade last year and tutored him the year before. We were buddies!) I taught Kayla a few weeks of her first grade year last year. Great girl as well!
This picture just makes me smile!
