50's Girl

After debating back and forth about whether Aubree should go out Trick or Treating after her rough week with the H1N1 flu...we decided to take her out for a short bit.

Before going out we headed up to Orscheln's for a costume contest.  There were only 6-7 contestants, but Aubree was one of two who actually placed!  There was originally only a 1st place winner, and from the different costumes there, it was OBVIOUS who would win.  There was a little boy there with a handmade/homemade costume of the Statue of Liberty.  He looked Awesome.  I'll post a picture and you can sort of get an idea, but I didn't get a full front on shot of him.  Anyhoo...he got 1st and Aubree got Runner Up. They must have liked her because they hadn't planned on giving anything out except for 1st place, but she ended up getting a black pony named Bella as her prize.  Everyone got a snickers bar (which mommy enjoyed later) and a box of stickers for participating.

  Then it was on to Trick or Treating with Rylyn (Foofa) and Kelton (Plex).  Aubree didn't have a problem going up to the people's basket of goodies and grabbing as she pleased.  There was even one house where she would grab one out, change her mind, throw it back in an grab another.  The lady said..."That's a true girl..can't make up her mind!"  :-)

Here are a few cute pictures from the afternoon:

Their first house!

Aubree was determined someone was going to come and open this door to give her "more"....but nope, no one home here!

This is the house where Aubree couldn't make up her mind what candy she wanted.

Here she is going back to get something different.

Here's the 3 Amigos:

Here's one of the shots I took of Aubree since we weren't able to make it down to the Witches Walk last night to get it done professionally.

Aubree in one of her Halloween outfits.  This shirt came from her California family!

Me and my Mini Me

Fall Photoshoot-- Sorry PICTURE heavy!

Since yesterday was a BEAUTIFUL day, Ben and I set up the straw-bails and pumpkins down around the woods to do a Fall photo shoot of Aubree!  She wasn't in the best mood (tired), so we only got a few of her giving us her gorgeous smile.  I've been playing around with my photo shop program again and want some opinions of which you like the best.  So, after you look at the photos, take the survey on the right hand side of the page.  Oh, if you are looking at this through your email, you won't see the survey.  You'll actually have to click on the link and go to her blog.  THANKS!!

The first 4 are the 4 I want you to vote on.  I'll number them so you know!  Then there's a bunch that are only 3-4 different pictures, but once again, I was playing with my program, so I can't decide which I like best.  Just thought I'd post them all!!  :)

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1st Pumpkin Carving

After picking out our pumpkins yesterday at the pumpkin patch...the obvious next step is to CARVE!!


Some of Aubree's favorite things right now are Mickey, Minnie, Dogs and Elmo.  When we finished up at the pumpkin patch yesterday, we stopped by Sam's to pick a few things up before heading home.  Ben found 5 foot tall stuffed Mickey's and Minnie's.  While I was looking at winter pj's for Aubree (with Aubree in my arms), all of a sudden she flipped out and tried to jump out of my arms.  Little did I know that Ben had come up behind me with one of the 5 foot tall Minnnie's.  Aubree couldn't get down fast enough and RAN to see her yelling "Minnie, Minnie, Minnie".  She giggled like no other, flew her self on to Minnie and didn't know how to control herself.  This child hasn't been this excited about ANYTHING like this before.  I really wished I had my video camera, but of course I didn't, so I try to explain as best as possible so you can get a hint of how happy she was when she saw that Minnie Mouse.  I was really disappointed that Ben didn't get it for her, but then again...$80 for a stuffed toy?? 

Ok, so back to Carving...obviously after how crazy she went over Minnie yesterday, I had to find a Minnie Mouse pumpkin stencil.  It's amazing what you can find online for free rather than buying them!  I've added a few pictures from her 1st carving.

Daddy letting Aubree get a feel for what she was about to get in to

She tried out the scoop, but I think she thought it was a spoon:  See next picture

Yummy!

Yeah, much easier to just use you hands.

She was even a good girl and put the goo in to the bucket!!

After such a LONG hard job of carving out a pumpkin, Aubree thought she needed to soak her feet with DeeDee.  Such a girly girl!

And...the final product:  Minnie Mouse

Patoka Lake

Aubree out at Patoka Lake in her new Minnie Mouse hat, gloves and jacket.  We went out to celebrate Myra's 30th birthday and to take Aubree on a Halloween walk, but it was FREEZING!  I could fathom putting her in her little 50's poodle skirt.  She was freezing all bundled up, so we made the decision to just skip trick or treating.  Hopefully we'll have better weather next weekend!  When we got home, we changed and headed out to a wedding reception.  I totally forgot to get Aubree's picture in her little red dress.  She looked so adorable.  I do think she was rather fond of the band playing.  She had as good of a time she could have since it was past her bedtime. 

Just a Few Cute Photos

Yummy!

So, I'm all in to making cakes now after making Aubree's 1st birthday ladybug cake...and I jumped right in and volunteered when I found out the twins were having a Mickey Mouse Clubhouse birthday party. I started the process tonight, and I do believe Aubree was excited that she got an early dose of what the cakes will taste like on Saturday night. See for yourself!