Thursday, June 28, 2012

Me Want Cookie!

Many of you know, I'm doing Couch to 5k. I just ran for 28 minutes straight!! I ran cross country in high school, so I think that helped in my training- I have some experience with stride and breathing. Part of my motivation is to get back in shape. Aubrey just turned two and I still have some baby weight hanging around!!

One of my worst habits is snacking...especially at night. I came across this pinterest recipe for Raw Cookie Dough Bites and made it tonight...they are so YUMMY!  The great part is you can store them in the freezer and just get one out when you are hungry for a tasty treat!
**I found agave nectar at Trader Joe's and Sam's Club.

Wednesday, June 27, 2012

Happy Birthday, Aubrey!


Dear Aubrey,
You are such a fun and vibrant little girl.  I'm so thankful that you are a part of our family.  You bring so much joy to our lives.  You've already developed a sense of humor and enjoy making others smile.  Every morning when I go in to get you from your crib you take Roll Call of where everyone is- Daddy, Lily Kate, Pa, JjaJa, the list goes on and on.  You are so full of life and energy.  You go 100% the whole time you are awake.  

You love music and dancing.  Your classic dance move is raising one shoulder with your arm bent (kind of like a chicken).  You sing You Are My Sunshine along with me and you sing with all your heart.  You love accessories- from jewelry to pocketbooks, but you especially love shoes.  You where dress-up high heels with every outfit.  

Your favorite foods are applesauce, green beans and any kind of bread or carb (rolls, pizza crust, crackers, toast, bagels).  You are very independent and like to read books on your own.  You love baby dolls- you are constantly taking care of them- pretending to feed them, walking them in the stroller, changing their diaper, or just cuddling them.  

Your vocabulary has really grown in the last month or two.  You love to talk.  Whenever Reese barks you say "Daddy's home" and run to the window to look for his car.   When your bangs are in your face you say "Hair wild!"  You love your big sister and you play well together, but you also love the word "Mine!"

You are our wild child and some days you give us a run for our money, but your love for life and free spirit are contagious.  You are a lot of fun to be around.  We love you, sweet girl!

Happy 2nd Birthday!
Love,
Mommy & Daddy


Birthday Pancakes

Lil wanted in on the action :)



Friends Audrey & Elena came over to play and eat cupcakes!


Trying on her new swimsuit (and bandaids from Grandma)




Dinner with Pa & JjaJa

Gotta love Skeeball

Serious about her birthday ice cream


She wanted to ride home with Pa & Jjaja
*she rode home with us in her rear facing car seat :)

Sunday, June 24, 2012

I bees!


Aubrey's 2nd Birthday party was yesterday!  We had an ice cream (or i bees as she calls it) theme! 

 My Mother-in-law made the cakes- I can't get over how adorable they are!  I saw the idea on Pinterest and she did an amazing job- it looks just like the pin!



Party time! 






Design-your-own door tags



The Birthday girl (in her big sister's shoes)








The Joneses

The Haney's and Pa
Pa and JjaJa






Baby Carter

I Bees toppings


Present time!
An interesting way to wear her new swimsuit


A cash register from Pa & Jjaja!


Tricycle from Mommy & Daddy!


Helping Daddy adjust the seat

 Aubrey loved her party!  Everyone showered her with love!