The Week in Pictures

4th of July swimsuits!

Headed to the Beach

Not so sure about this.

It doesn't get any better than this!

Cuddles with JaJa

Jessie! - we found this at the outlets!

Aubrey's way to enjoy the kiddie pool- half in/half out

It's My Party!

Since we were all going to be together at the beach, we decided to celebrate Aubrey and Rachel's birthday's!

Rachel shared her 25th birthday party with Aubrey

Aubrey wanted to share back!

Hamming it up for the camera

Birthday Pancakes

We now have a 1 year old!

Five seconds after we put the plate in front of her!

Ready to party!

Happy Happy Happy Birthday!

Dear Aubrey,

I cannot believe you are already a year old.  It seems like yesterday we were bringing this sweet newborn baby home from the hospital.

Just days old

You have brought so much joy to our lives.  Even at such a young age you can make us all laugh- your sweet giggle, a funny face or your own unique crawl.  

Smilie Jane

You love to eat- meals, snacks, and milk.  Your favorite snack is crackers.  I call you Trouble, you are very curious and love to explore things.  You have been a good baby.  You seem happiest when you stick to your schedule. 

Aubrey sporting a hat and some attitude

You really like gadgets like remote controls and cell phones- basically anything that isn't a toy.  You love people.  You are a very social baby.  Your big sister, Lily Kate, is one of your favorites.

Your dad and I are so thankful God chose us to be your parents.  We are so grateful to have seen you grow this year.  You are such a blessing.  We love you so much!  Happy 1st Birthday, Aubrey!

~Mom & Dad

Just a Swangin'

Blueberries for Lil

Ever since we read Blueberries for Sal (over a year ago) I have been wanting to go blueberry picking.  Thankfully we didn't have to climb a mountain and didn't encounter any bears.

Today the girls and I met up with Karen and Benjamin to pick blueberries.  The nearest berry farm (Bush-N-Vine) is about 45 minutes from here, so it was a hike...but well worth it!

Only a few berries made it to Lily Kate's bucket

Aubrey sweating in the shade

Totally opposite of her sister, Aubrey wouldn't eat a single berry.  She spit out the one I put in her mouth.  She doesn't realize what she is missing out on!

Karen and Benjamin picking berries-
 Benjamin is buried in the bushes :)

We got fresh peaches, green beans, green peppers, and cucumbers.  I'm excited to use it all for dinner.  Now I just need to come up with some recipes to use up all of these blueberries and peaches.

Say What?

I just started reading When I Lay My Isaac Down by Carol Kent.  This quote introduces Chapter One and I had to share it.

"There are moments when God makes utter and complete sense to us, and then suddenly, life changes and he seems a foreign remnant of a childhood force-fed faith..."Lord, give us eyes to see your coming and going, ears to hear your voice and your silence, hands to hold your presence and your absence, and faith to trust your unchanging nature in all seasons.""

-Elisa Morgan

Wordless Wednesday

Night on the Town

At the Hilton

Stephen's "class" and some of the faculty

Getting his diploma

Shivani & I