I Have a Nephew

And he is Amazing. :-)

We finally all got to meet him at Christmas. 

(James, along with my brother and his wife live in Colorado.)

And now I would like to show him off for a moment.

Our first getting to know you moment.

James really loved his Uncle Jason, so he got some amazing pictures of him.

Lots of cousinly bonding. :) Including one very messy lunch.

and learning to share...or not?? :)

So much fun being an aunt!  And I get to get another niece or nephew again this summer!!

Yay for babies!! :)

Spaghetti Night!

Merry Christmas everyone! A few days late I know...but, it's been a busy month!!  While it has been SO wonderful...we are also so ready to find our routines back and find some time back! :)  I have yet to upload Christmas pictures but am hoping this weekend will be time for that.  So, check back soon.  We had such a great one.
In the meantime...here's a taste of spaghetti night not too long ago...The picture doesn't quite do the mess justice.  Spaghetti sauce was matted into what little hair she has.  It was everywhere.  So, an early bath was necessary. :)

this is one year's worth of shampoo for little A.

all clean.  never prettier. :)

Have you Heard??

Yes....that's right.  Those are two POSITIVE pregnancy tests.  

(And no, that does not mean we're having twins.)

We've had so much fun this year with Audrey...we're going to do it all again starting this July!!  We are officially due on July 8th. I can also now say I am feeling great!   I just didn't remember being quite so tired the first time around.  I imagine chasing after a one year old probably has something to do with it.  Luckily as of last week though I am starting to feel like myself again.

Visited the Dr yesterday.  Baby's heartbeat is sounding good and strong...and is still the best sound in the world. :)

The Party!

there were balloons

and a party dress

one GIANT cupcake

a most excited birthday girl

still excited...putting on a show

and the aftermath :)

And there were presents....lots of presents.  A Kitchen and Shopping Cart, lots of cute pj's and t-shirts and bibs, Mega Blocks, new bath toys, lots of puzzles, baby's first baby, Baby's very own princess utensils with matching bowl, plate and sippy! A sippy lasso! (SO awesome!)  Everything a One-Year old girl could want and so much more.

Best of all, she was surrounded by people that love her....there to celebrate her.  We had SO much fun and so did she.  Can't even believe she's already one!!

One

Dear Sweet Audrey,
Today you are One Year Old!  This year has been so fantastic, so fun, and so fast.  You amaze us every day with every thing you do.  You are always so happy. You love to dance and sing.  Your favorite toy is a book. Your personality shines through constantly and you make everyone around you smile. (They just can't help themselves.) You are turning into quite the little ham and constantly entertain everyone around you. You make friends everywhere you go.  You are a light on the dreariest of days. You have been more than we ever could have imagined or hoped for in every possible way.
You have made our lives.  Your smile makes our days every day.  We love you more than we ever thought could be possible and that love grows every day.
We are so lucky and SO blessed to have you be a part of our lives.  We thank God every day for giving you to us. We will love to watch you grow into the girl you were made to be.  We love you so very much.
Happy Happy Birthday!


Love, with all of our hearts,
Mommy & Daddy