Our Field of Blue with the Babes

 

I absolutely adored taking family photos in a field of beautiful blue.

 

 Aubrey Rose- 2.5 years old

I have to say my 2.5 year old spunky monkey really enjoyed herself. She may have even picked a flower or two (parent fail) but overall sat pretty well during our little family photo session.

My two week old little man looked so handsome in his bow tie. He may not have been a huge fan of our photos and being put down on the ground, but with paci in hand ready to pull at the right minute, he really did amazing.

 Liam Owen- 2 weeks

Aubrey loves her little Liam. My two little love bugs holding hands. While it may have been a little forced, I am so excited to see their little sibling love flourish.

Our family photo
I love this picture but laugh to myself as I know what the real moment looked like. By this time my two year old was over it and my two week old was shouting at the top of his lungs because he was cold and hungry. Aubrey had also spotted a few ducks in the pond behind the trees and wanted to go feed the "wah-wahs" (her new nickname for ducks as it's the sound ducks make) But in all truth our afternoon was perfectly imperfect. The rain held off and we bribed our two year old with goldfish which later were fed to ducks in the pond. Smiles were had by all and I'm thankful for this sweet moment captured in our field of blue with the babes.

Easter Party Box Decorating

 

"Dats a holiday box rite der. Open it mommy!" 

From the moment Ray brought down our St. Patty's Day and Easter decoration box, Aubrey was fascinated with what she thought might be inside. I think the smile surely says it all. She pulled out the baskets, Easter grass, eggs, rubber duckie with bunny ears, and even a n Easter dying kit. She would open the eggs and put them back in her basket. Closing is still a bit difficult but she did enjoy trying. She even found some Mickey Mouse Easter stickers from last year and quickly decorated her legs and shoes. 

{Easter party box fun}

Let the Easter grass decorating party begin! She loved throwing the colored grass up in the air until she found out she could put it on Mattie. I have to say, Mattie was very patient with her two year old friend for sure. We were all giggles as it was put on mommy, daddy, Mattie, and Aubrey. Yes, I huge clean up job in the making, but all worth the fun!

She would jump in the grass and run back in forth throughout the room as she would squeal about Easter grass and eggs. I cannot wait to celebrate with her and baby brother. I'm so excited to continue our story and tell her all that Jesus has done for her this Easter!

Auby, my HEART!

 {"Mommy, I silly!" Morning play before school}

This silly, little munchkin has my heart. From shy to loud, to cuddly to running around the room shouting, "I got my mama and daddy" while giving Mattie the sweetest little hugs, you are a constant source of entertainment. This winter break, while mommy struggled a bit with baby boy, I have to say my time spent with the hubby and little was so memorable and fun. While daddy was at work, mommy and Auby enjoyed some fun time together. I definitely want to capture these little moments just the two of us before our new adventure begins in just a few short months.

 While on Christmas break, Auby and I enjoyed a mommy and me play date at Play Street Museum. While it was a bit on the full side and we did have to wait half an hour before entering the play area, it was so worth it. I loved Aubrey calling my name as she made me a yummy hot sauce ice cream sundae without cherries in the dinner, drive the Frisco school bus, had me help her get a pup ready for walking, and played with letters in the school house. It was fun to watch her speed past all the stores with her grocery cart that was full of wooden pickle jars and wooden fruit. I love her sweet little independence and huge smile on her face. Plus after a Subway lunch and a quick cup of milk, you were out like a light and so was mommy.

 These little hands I could truly hold for a lifetime. 

"I love you for always. My baby you'll be."

To my little girl. Thank you for making me a mama. For showing me that the simplest of moments can be the best. That life can never be boring spent along side you. You make each day magical. And while being a parent has its challenges and struggles as does being a toddler, I couldn't be more thankful for you!

School Spring Fling/Easter Celebration

Friday afternoon, Auby celebrated her school Easter Party and Egg Hunt with her classmates and teachers. It was so fun that mommy and daddy could join in the special celebration. At 3PM we came with her Easter bucket in hand and made our way to the small children's playground. She would pick up an egg or two and place it in her bag. Then quickly turn the bag over. She was so excited.

After a bit of trial and error egg hunting and then tossing them out, she began to realize that special candy treats were inside. It was so fun to watch the kids' excitement.

 {Ms. Tish helping our Auby}

It was so funny to watch how dainty she was picking up each egg. She would look at the candy and then place it in her bag. Her little friend, Charlie, was covered in melted chocolate and even shared a few pieces with Auby. They were too cute together.

It was fun getting to see my sweet girl in action. It just makes this mama's heart so full to see how much she's grown and changed.

 {My big girl's basket}

 

{Egg Hunt Love}

 {Daddy/Daughter egg hunting fun}

After the Egg Hunt, we made our way indoors for an Easter Party snack. She loved her special treats from cookies, Easter themed donuts, cheeto puffs, cheese and crackers, and juice. My girl was on a pure sugar high and oh so happy.

 

{Cute Easter themed donuts}

  

{Easter Party Platter}

 {Our Family of 3}

What a wonderful Spring Fling and Easter celebration at school with our babe. I just love this sweet picture of Aubrey and her teacher, Ms. Tish. She sadly will be leaving Auby's school. We wish her all the blessings in the world on her new adventures. She will be missed oh so much! Thank you Ms. Tish for caring for our sweet girl!

Pearls & Polka Dots: Family & Friends

God has surrounded our little family of three with such incredible people. From amazing family and friends that are like family, I have to say that I am so thankful to raise our little lady up with such great people. This part of Auby's first birthday post is just about the family & friends. From our family to yours, THANK YOU!

{Oma & Opa}

{Papa Z & Auby}

{Hue (teacher co-worker) & Peter Tran with Auby}

{The sleeping babes}

{Auby & Bryson Love}

{Stephanie & baby girl}

{Kristin & the Fantlet Twins}

{Em & M with Auby}

{Baby Rob- 1 year}



{ABF Peeps- Erin and Eva Mae, Denise, Chase, Richard}

{My Aunt Erlene and I}

{Grammy, Papa Z, and Aubrey}

{Daniela, Robert, and baby Robert}

{Peter, Bryson, Ray, and Josh}

{Denise and Chase Gooding with baby Evelyn}

{Grammy and Aubrey}

{Eva Mae}

{Hue & I with our Littles}

{More Bryson and Twin Love}

{Kristin & Aubs}

{Madelynn & Aubrey}



{Baby Fun}

{Eva Mae's on a roll}

{Twin Ball Fun}

 {Sally & Harley, Alicia & Aubrey}

{The Zellner's and Cox's with our babes}

{The Zellner's and Goodings & our Littles}

{My duckee & our girls}

{Our ever growing College Crew... minus some of our besties. We love you all!!!} 

{Stephanie and her Haley}

{My little cuddle bug and I}

{My Waldrup family & the birthday girl}

{Our Zellner family & Auby}

{Aunt Erlene and our lady}

{Two very excited Aunts} 

{Love from Aunt Becky}

To our family and friends,
We thank you from the bottom of our hearts for making our daughter's first birthday so very special. You have filled our lives with so much love and we are truly grateful for you all.