Happy Birthday Aubrey...

We celebrated Aubrey a few days early this year since daddy was out of town on her actual day.

We surprised her that night when we ALL picked her up from dance and asked her where she wanted to eat.  She picked Qudoba and then Baskin Robins ice cream over cup cakes...

She has the best heart, and sweetest smile.

Colten makes me laugh in these. I love how they all look so happy.

For some reason blogger will not let me upload her pictures of gifts to this post - therefore it will be continued in the next one! :)

On a side note the next day Claire decided to finish off everyone's ice cream - she kept laughing as she ate it! Goofy girl.

Since dad was gone on her actual day we did pretty much whatever she wanted.  We started the day off with donuts.

We were pretty lazy until after lunch when she decided she wanted to go to the bounce house place in the mall.

We had a great time and bounced for a couple of hours.

That night her grandmas came over for chipotle and cake.

She did get a couple of gifts from Auntie Whit and her grandmas.

Claire had a LOT Of fun playing in the bags. When she took it off her head she would yell surprise. So cute - I wish she would stay little forever.

Naturally someone has to get sick on a birthday.  Colten felt pretty puky all day!  Poor kid.

Tooth 4...

Shortly after this girl lost tooth three tooth four feel out. Love the toothless smile she now has.

Gymnastics...

Claire started gymnastics back in January and to say she LOVES it would be an understatement.  She took a mommy and me class a while back but this is her first class on her own.  Her teacher is Miss Megan, and every time we go by the turn to get to gymnastics she asks if it is time for class.

I finally remembered to bring my good camera last week to class.

Love the look of excitement on her face.

They start with stretching.  She is next to the teacher in the gray shirt.

This picture makes me laugh - again she is next to the teacher in the gray shirt however she is the one sitting on the floor. For whatever reason she refuses to stretch.  She would never do it in the mommy and me class either.  Silly girl.

Waiting on instruction.  She has on the leopard print leo.

Waiting to do bars.  It was hard to get a picture of her actually doing them.

In line on to the next thing!

Love this little girl, and it still makes me sad to think she can do activities without me!

Catholic Schools Week...

The kids enjoyed Catholic schools week again this year. I think the favorite part of the week was Wacky Wednesday.  Colten thought wearing baseball pants with a basketball jersey was pretty crazy and Aubrey attempted to put on as many colors as possible.  Miss Claire had to participate at day care too! Such a fun time!

Photo Dump - Claire Style...

KSU VS Baylor...

This guy had the BEST time at the K-State Baylor game this year.  The fact that the basketball team was signing autographs before, he got to sit with his good friend, and they won in the final seconds made it the best game ever in his opinion.  Can't wait for many more fun days like this one.

Happy Birthday Aubrey...

Sometime between yesterday and today we were blessed with the sweetest baby girl.  Being born on a lead day made her extra special from the start, and we could not feel more blessed that God picked us for her.  She has a heart of gold, is beautiful, and so talented. She is the best little sister, and big sister ever.  She constantly puts other needs in front of her own, and does a wonderful job of problem solving! I can't believe she is seven!

Miss Aubrey, we hope you always know how loved you are.  You bring more joy and happiness to our lives that you will ever know. I can not imagine life without you.  To say that you brought joy to our lives would be an understatement.  Your smile lights up a room, and I hope you never lose your self confidence. Mom and dad will be here for you every single day and I pray you always know that.  Now stop growing so fast! Love you to the moon and back!

Tooth Number Three...

Dad got to pull this sweet girls third tooth the other night.  To say she was thrilled would be an understatement. It had been lose for WEEKS so when it finally came out she could hardly contain her excitement!

Wordless Wednesday...

Santa Picture...

So it is February and I just realized I never posted our one and only picture from our visit to Santa.  All three kids did great with him this year (Claire didn't even cry) and unfortunately the photo where we actually were on his lap is no where to be found.  Here is the best we have.  I guess memories will have to do for now!

Look at how big my babies are!

Party Time...