It's your birthday shout hurray

Because Aubree's birthday is so close to Christmas and we celebrate it with a lot of people, we have decided to celebrate it about a week before. Last year when we celebrated it all on the same day she was a little presented out by Christmas. So we had her party with Grandma and Grandpa after her dance recital. We had pizza, opened gifts, played with the gifts and then had cupcakes. She got some great gifts and has really enjoyed playing with them all. Due to our families love of expensive cupcakes we went and got them as a surprise for Aubree that morning. She picked out a pink raspberry for herself and then Eli picked an assortment for the rest of the family. She was able to blow the candles out all by herself this year. She is getting to be quite the independent individual, but who thought it was a good idea to leave the 3yr old with fire? Luckily it was without incident.

I got no strings to hold me down

Aubree had her winter dance recital this last weekend. She danced to Pinocchio's I got no stings. She did so good and did exactly what Miss Claire asked them do to. I love to watch her dance. She is learning so much and having so much fun. Miss Claire suggested that we bring our dances flowers, so we did. Here is Aubree and all of her little friends from dance class.
Maleigha, Gretta, Julie, Aubs, and Izzy.

Don't worry we got the whole thing on film for posterity.

When your a princess anything will do...

We went out to one of my favorite Chinese restaurants with some friends and as soon as Aubree sat down she took her napkin and placed in on her head as her crown. She also was hilarious trying to eat with chopsticks. She insisted on eating every bite herself, which wouldn't have been that big of a deal if she would have used a fork. Lets just say by the end of the night she was stabbing her food with one chop stick.

PS mini DVD player is a life saver at restaurants.

Kids say the darnest things

Last night while Eli was putting Aubree to bed he asked her to hand him a book. She looked at him, and while handing him the book said, "sure dad, stink it up". I was in the other room, and had no idea what was going on in there and when I walked in to ask Eli was laughing. I guess its a line from Monsters Inc. Mike(green guy) needs so oderant, and Sully(blue guy) hands it to him and says, stink it up. I don't think Aubree has watched this movie in at least a month and a half. I think maybe she got her mothers memory. Hilarious!

Our Eternal Family

While we were dressed up for Thanksgiving I decided it was a perfect opportunity for a new family photo. We haven't taken one all together since we blessed Hayley, back in July. I think I take after my dad because when choosing photos he always goes for one that has personality instead of picture taking zombies. So here you go, Eli was laughing, Aubree was trying to smile at the camera and keep an eye on everyone else, I am just me, and Hayley is just happy to be outside. Pictures are much better when there is a story behind them.

Sentimental moments

Today, while I was putting the girls down for their naps I was just thinking how truly blessed Eli and I are for having them in our lives. I was holding Hayley and was so touched by her sweet spirit. I am Thankful for my Heavenly Father who entrusted these two to us. I am marveled by the Plan of Happiness and the opportunity I have to be with them forever. It shows me that the Lord is all knowing and understands our needs as parents and children. Isn't it amazing that something this sweet was created in me? There sweet faces make the 9 months all worth it.

Why have a clean house? When you can have this:

I had cleaned the house while the girls were down for their naps and just sitting down to enjoy it when they woke up. Aubree decided she and Hayley we going to play little people. Aubree took out a few toys but the box was closer to Hayley. Handsey Hayley as we affectionately call her, grabbed the box and spilled some of the toys. Well Aubree thought this was the best idea so Aubs helped dump the rest of the toys out. Then while Hayley was playing little people Aubree decided to play beauty shop. Beauty shop didn't last long with no customers so Aubs went back to little people. I just love that they play so well together. The mess I can deal with.