Yay!! We Got It On Video!

So Aubree's been taking a couple steps from here to there, such as the coffee table to the couch, but we FINALLY got it on video! She'll be taking off before long!

Aubree's Way of Getting on the Couch

Some Random Cute Photos

Aubree thinks she's a doggie sometimes...as you can see she wants to go in the doggie bed like they do.

Aubree with her taggie watching Yo Gabba Gabba

MONKEY SEE...MONKEY DO!! Who is that monkey crawling around?

Ahh....it's that beautiful girl of ours!!!

Aubree in her matching ladybug bathing suit and hat...right before she fell face first into the pool, "twice".

Can you tell Aubree loves stickers??

Aubree's hair kept standing straight up from rolling around on the couch so much. It's kind of hard to see since she has very little hair!

4th of July Weekend

Aubree, Ben and I went up to Marion for the 4th of July, and that's where we learned Aubree isn't scared of much. Not that we didn't already call her a daredevil, but we now know she isn't spooked by loud sounds.

Trying to get a picture of Aubree with one of her 4th of July outfiits on, WITH the headband. You can tell how long that lasted by the next picture!

Not very long...Aubree watching the fireworks from the truck since it was raining outside. She pretty much stayed focused on the lights the whole time. Aubree "driving" Papaw's truck

Aubree playing around on the blanket we had down while skeet shooting on Friday, in another one of her 4th of July outifts.

Just another cute picture. :-)

Uncle Mark playing with Aubree in between shooting rounds.

Aubree in the earmuffs we bought her to wear while we were shooting. But as you can see, she didn't care for them. She even fell asleep while we were shooting, if that tells you how bothered she was by the loud shots.

More Pictures of Aubree and Her Boyfriends

A cute picture of all our kids (except for Emalyn) from the group of us who hung out in college together.Aubree and Ayden going back and forth between who got to be on the scooter

When they were both looking out the door, I had to sneak out and get a shot from the other side just to seet their cute faces!

Aubree and Caleb swimming in their float boats

Caught...

I guess the PJ's I picked out for Aubree must be a little too big for her. What do you think?? :-)

Our Trip to Meskar Park Zoo

Aubree had her first experience at the zoo today, along with her Mommy, Uncle RyRy, Aunt Brandy, Kelton, Rylyn and Mamaw Deedee. I'd have to say I really don't think much of the Evansville Zoo after making many trips to the Indy Zoo when I taught up in Indy, but I guess it's better than nothing. Here are a couple pictures from the day. If you'd like to see more, click the link below. I tried to add captions in so you'd have some idea of what's going on in the photos. Enjoy our trip to the Zoo! :-) I do believe the kiddos did!

Trip to the Zoo

What is Papaw Teaching Her??

I know I've said it before that she's our little monkey...but GEEZ!

Ok, well, not seriously. Papaw "posed" her up there! Although, I don't doubt that she couldn't have got up there by herself.

Aubree's New Word....Bay Bee

Aubree's 1 Year Dr. Appointment

Aubree and I went to Owensboro today for her 1 year check up. She weighed in at 17.12 pounds and is 29 inches long. That puts her in the 6th Percentile for weight and 48th Percentile for height! The doctor called her "lean"...I call her a "runt" :) She will continue to be our soy baby as I tried to transition her to whole milk and it didn't go so well. The first time I tried, she cried out all night as if she was in pain...very gassy. So, I held off and tried again later. Same thing...and it constipated her for 3 days, so NO WHOLE MILK! She's definitely still lactose intolerant and will hopefully grow out of it in the next few months. The dr. said most babies usually grow out of it by 1, but Aubree tends to do things a little slowly, so we'll see how long it takes her.

She also had to get 4 shots and she took them like a pro. She didn't even flinch for the first two shots, but the 3rd one must have stung because she let out a yelp like no other. She cried for a whole 10 seconds and then was over it. That's always the toughest part about taking her to these "well-baby" checks, but I guess that's a part of life and I'm certain there'll be many times when I will be there to comfort her when she's in pain. I just hate hearing her cry when I know it's "real". Below are a few photos from her actual Birthday Day and from her cousin Alivia's B-day Party:

Aubree and the twins playing after Cake and Ice cream

I think Kelton enjoyed the cake WAY more than Aubree!

Aubree and her messy face, not giving the spoon back.

Aubree on her 1st sports bike with Uncle Mark

And her 1st Harley with Uncle Gary

Aubree and her cousin Alivia together at Alivia's 1st Birthday Party. They are 4 days apart from each other.

Aubree in her big girl carseat on our long trip up to Peru for Alivia's birthday party

My monkey who continuously climbs everything, and just looks back and smiles so innocently at me.

Aubree on her Sit to Walk lion that she got from our cousins at her 1st b-day party

Happy Birthday Aubree

So, even though Aubree seems like she's already 1 since we had her party early...she officially turned 1 today! Where in the world has the last year went??? Here are a few highlights from Aubree's 1st year:

Aubree's Can-Do's:

-Patty Cake

-Wave Hi and Bye

-Gives Five

-Gives Kisses, lots of kisses

-Dances to music

-Climbs up an down a flight of stairs

-Sits and listens to you read a book 3-4 times through

-Rides the roller coaster all by herself

Aubree's Words:

Mama/Mommy

Dada/Daddy

Deedee

Papaw

Hi

Bye

Dog

Book

Ball

Ah Oh

Ah Ah Ah Ah (since we don't use no)

Nah Na Nah Na Nah Na (As in ha ha...you can't get me)

Aubree's Loves:

-Playing with magnets on the refrigerator

-Books and being read to by anyone

-Tags (they're her pacifier)

-The tupperware cabinet

-Climbing everything

-Playing toys with the dogs

-Singing

-Dancing to Deedee's singing

-Being a mommy's girl

-Flirting

-Playing shy with Papaw

-Riding the roller coaster alone or with her cousins

-Swinging in her ladybug swing

-Playing with her twin cousins and thinking she's as big as them I would have added some memorable pictures of Aubree over the past year, but I know you can just as easily look back through her blog and see what a beautiful girl we have. She is my world and I don't know what I would do without her. Happy birthday baby girl! Mommy and Daddy love you!

Aubree's 1 Year Photos & Family Photos

Here's a sneak peek, but to see all of them you'll need to go to the link below! If you do decide to check all of them out...do me a HUGE FAVOR! Leave comments on the pictures you like the best for each different style of picture! THANK YOU!!! :-)

Aubree's and our photos

Have I Mentioned...

I don't know if I've mentioned it or not, but the saying around here is that Aubree has a little "monkey" in her. She climbs EVERYTHING in sight! Here's proof! Aubree climbing to get up on to the deskAubree climbing to stand in her rocker...I don't think she gets the concept of a rocker yet. This is my favorite... Good thing the door was locked and no burners were on!! And lastly, Aubree trying to climb on to the toy box.

Yay!!! GOOD NEWS!

On our way home from my Meemaw's funeral, I didn't think much could be said that would make me smile, but then a phone call came in from my mother-in-law. My brother-in-law, Jason, was diagnosed with Ewing's Sarcoma this past December. A super rare cancer that normally occurs in children, so basically it blindsided everyone! He has been in New York for 6 months getting the best of care, and today we received the good news that he is "Cancer FREE"! YAY....so I was wrong. Those words definitley made me, as well as everyone in our car smile. Can't wait to get you guys back home where you belong! We miss you!! It's been too long since Aubree has got to see her Aunt and Uncle Napier!

Aubree 1st Swim

I honestly didn't think I would be able to convince Aubree to get into the pool after her 1st experience the other day when I just "attempted" to put her feet in the pool. She wanted NOTHING to do with it and dug in to me with her nails telling me to get her AWAY from that big 'ol pool. Well, today was a different story. I put her feet in and she didn't freak out. So, I splashed around with my hands and I guess she thought that looked like fun and decided to try it out as well. From there it was all good. I've uploaded a slideshow of a few pictures with a video in the middle. Just listen to how excited she is in the video...too cute!

We'll Miss You Meemaw Birdie

For most of you who follow Aubree's blog, you have probably already heard about her Great Meemaw Birdie passing away today, just 3 months shy of turning 102. Meemaw hasn't been feeling well for awhile now, but you'd never have known it by looking at her because she wasn't one for complaining. Bobby (my cousin) was with her this morning when the nursing home called her to let her know Meemaws vitals weren't looking good. She called dad to let him know so he could get there as soon as possible. Unfortunately Meemaw couldn't hold on long enough, as he just missed telling her goodbye by 15 minutes. We miss and love you Meemaw. I know you're in a better place now without the pain and you can finally reunite with your husband after many many years apart. Please say hello to Uncle Bruce, Mark and Peepaw Minnis for us as we miss them as much as we'll miss you. Aubree will definitely miss out on getting to know what a wonderful grandmother you have always been to each and every one of us. She will definitely hear many great stories about you!