Let's Eat

One of the joys of having children is making them eat their vegetables, just like your parents made you. So, with Aubrey, we have followed all the recommendations of the parenting books and magazines, making Aubrey try things 10-12 times before giving up on foods. Not 10-12 times in one sitting mind you, but maybe a couple. Here is Aubrey giving some peas a try. Sometimes we feed her, but this time she was really adamant about feeding herself. As a parent you have to know when to let go....

If you want to be a Badger

you have to start early.

Let's Party for my birthday

On Saturday, Aubrey got to have her first birthday party. We went with a Farmer in the Dell theme. (Or if you ask Kelly, it was Farmer in the Dale..??) So quack quack here and woof woof there we had a ton of food and balloons and cake. Everyone had a great time and we even got to splash around in the pool for a while. It was hot, but there were pleny of ways to cool off. Happy FIRST Birthday Aubrey.

Aubrey Turns 1

So a year has flown by already. Aubrey had her first birthday on July 25th, which was a Wednesday this year. We had a small celebration with a princess cake for our little princess. Justyna, Kelly and I had hoped for some great excitement on a Wed. night. But, she didn't get into the cake as much as we hoped. We built it up to this big "cake SMASH" extravaganza, but it never transpired. She liked the frosting, but was very deliberate and lady-like in her licking of fingers. Here are some cute pictures.

DJ Aubrey, The Small DJ

First walking steps

Here are some of the first steps that Aubrey took across our living room. She was very excited, but it did take some coaxing with the "Packer Ball" to get her back to mom.

Giggle Giggle Ha Ha

Here is the funny giggly video of Aubrey being amused by Justyna with the ball. I think that the ear tubes have helped with her happiness and demeanor even more. It was the best decision we made. No ear infections and an even happier kid!