So we are alive, but our computer has not been for a little while. But nothing that a lot of time ( and $) at the Apple store couldn't cure! Anyway, we are back online now and have so much to share! I wrote this as a draft a couple of days ago actually, but we are still having issues with our iphoto so I couldn't attach any pics...but I had to do like a 4 step process to save them to all these different locations to post them, but they're here and there's a lot of them!! : )
We have moved into our beautiful new home (pics to follow) and have been spending every spare moment unpacking, arranging, and decorating. We finally have just about everything done but life seems to keep adding things to my to do list anyway. Things are going well with my tutu business and I am currently working on about 5 orders. I have become somewhat international lately and have now sold and shipped my tutus to Canada, Spain, Guam, Norway, and most recently Australia! Who knew? It's been kind of fun though shipping to foreign locals...
Aubrey somehow along the way has grown up on us and has turned one. I have already had a few teary moments just looking back at her newborn pictures and remembering just how small she was. Sigh.... But she is so fun now and doing so many things. She is a little copycat and loves to "talk" on mommy's phone and brush her teeth with her little toothbrush. She likes to brush her hair with her little brush and gives the best (open mouth) kisses. She loves to wave bye bye and hello, which both look exactly the same by the way. She also gets into in depth conversations with you and will talk with her hands ( where could she have gotten that from? : ) and now nods yes and no, although not really at the appropriate times. She is definitely little miss personality and lets you know when she wants/needs something.
She has actually started turning her nose up at some of the baby food and much prefers to feed herself. She thinks she's a big girl and can eat toddler food. Most recently her favorite foods are bits of deli turkey, rolls, and lots of grapes ( which we painstakingly peel while she squeals!). She gets such a proud little look on her face though when she is feeding herself. It's so cute. She isn't walking yet, but will take straight-legged soldier steps while we hold her hands. She likes to pull up and stand on everything however, and is scooting along the couch now. I'm not rushing her on the walking thing though, she gets into enough trouble without being able to do that!
We had her first birthday party on Saturday. We were so glad the family could come and our friends Matt and Noina and their baby Neida. We were especially glad that Grandma Redd was able to come and spend a few days with us. It was wonderful to have her and Aubrey took to her as though they had never been apart! We had a " cupcake" themed birthday party with orange and pink decorations . I made Aubrey a cupcake applique onesie and a pink and orange tutu for the occasion. We had a yummy luncheon and lots of cupcakes! Everyone got to design their own and Aubrey got the biggest one of all! We had lots of fun and Aubrey just LOVED opening all of her presents. She hasn't been feeling well the past couple of days (fever from teething) but perked right up when she got to start opening her gifts! That a girl!
At first she was a little hesitant to rip the paper, but after a little coaxing she went at it with gusto. She would tear a piece and then look up at all of us as if to say, " So this is ok, right?" and we'd all nod and she'd go at it again. Something tells me I better move my magazine basket out of reach! She got some wonderful presents...clothes, a play piano, a toy table, learning radio, cute books, and lots of hugs and kisses! ( PS...Thanks everyone for the cute gifts!) .
So all in all the party was a success, and at the end of the day she was tuckered out and so were we. She slept the best she has in a while, and it was much appreciated! So Happy Birthday little one...We love you!
We have moved into our beautiful new home (pics to follow) and have been spending every spare moment unpacking, arranging, and decorating. We finally have just about everything done but life seems to keep adding things to my to do list anyway. Things are going well with my tutu business and I am currently working on about 5 orders. I have become somewhat international lately and have now sold and shipped my tutus to Canada, Spain, Guam, Norway, and most recently Australia! Who knew? It's been kind of fun though shipping to foreign locals...
Aubrey somehow along the way has grown up on us and has turned one. I have already had a few teary moments just looking back at her newborn pictures and remembering just how small she was. Sigh.... But she is so fun now and doing so many things. She is a little copycat and loves to "talk" on mommy's phone and brush her teeth with her little toothbrush. She likes to brush her hair with her little brush and gives the best (open mouth) kisses. She loves to wave bye bye and hello, which both look exactly the same by the way. She also gets into in depth conversations with you and will talk with her hands ( where could she have gotten that from? : ) and now nods yes and no, although not really at the appropriate times. She is definitely little miss personality and lets you know when she wants/needs something.
She has actually started turning her nose up at some of the baby food and much prefers to feed herself. She thinks she's a big girl and can eat toddler food. Most recently her favorite foods are bits of deli turkey, rolls, and lots of grapes ( which we painstakingly peel while she squeals!). She gets such a proud little look on her face though when she is feeding herself. It's so cute. She isn't walking yet, but will take straight-legged soldier steps while we hold her hands. She likes to pull up and stand on everything however, and is scooting along the couch now. I'm not rushing her on the walking thing though, she gets into enough trouble without being able to do that!
We had her first birthday party on Saturday. We were so glad the family could come and our friends Matt and Noina and their baby Neida. We were especially glad that Grandma Redd was able to come and spend a few days with us. It was wonderful to have her and Aubrey took to her as though they had never been apart! We had a " cupcake" themed birthday party with orange and pink decorations . I made Aubrey a cupcake applique onesie and a pink and orange tutu for the occasion. We had a yummy luncheon and lots of cupcakes! Everyone got to design their own and Aubrey got the biggest one of all! We had lots of fun and Aubrey just LOVED opening all of her presents. She hasn't been feeling well the past couple of days (fever from teething) but perked right up when she got to start opening her gifts! That a girl!
At first she was a little hesitant to rip the paper, but after a little coaxing she went at it with gusto. She would tear a piece and then look up at all of us as if to say, " So this is ok, right?" and we'd all nod and she'd go at it again. Something tells me I better move my magazine basket out of reach! She got some wonderful presents...clothes, a play piano, a toy table, learning radio, cute books, and lots of hugs and kisses! ( PS...Thanks everyone for the cute gifts!) .
So all in all the party was a success, and at the end of the day she was tuckered out and so were we. She slept the best she has in a while, and it was much appreciated! So Happy Birthday little one...We love you!
Mommy and Aubrey
Grandpa Kent, Aubrey, Grandma Redd, Neida (Aubrey's 7mo old friend from church)
Lighting the cake
Aubrey's first bite ...all she ate was a sprinkle! : )
Not too messy...
Aubrey's bday tutu
Are these all for me?
Birthday "cupcake"
Thanks for the idea Lizzy...
Our little family
The "aftermath"
Now she has the hang of it!
Aubrey counting up her presents...
