Audrey's 1st Birthday!

Can you guess what the theme was?

Thanks to all who helped us celebrate Audrey's first year of life. It is so amazing how quickly a year flies by, and especially the first year of your child's.

Audrey's birthday was on Tuesday. We really did not do much for her that day except...Matthew and I woke her up with our singing of "Happy Birthday" ( she was none too happy about that). We met up with some dear friends later on to watch an awesome volleyball game. Then when we got home, let Audrey have her very own strawberry shortcake. She seemed to enjoy it.

Two of a kind!

On Saturday we had her big party with 20 of her friends and family. We really enjoyed getting to see everyone. Audrey was not sure what to think of all the attention and comotion. She really liked the balloons and the cantalope. She was not real interested in the best parts though...cake and presents! Please leave her a Birthday wish that we can print out and let her see later on in life (when she can read of course).

Labor Day Weekend

(Audrey and I front of Metals, Petals, and More...)

This past weekend was Labor Day and we went down to Houston to visit the in-laws along with the out-laws(my parents). We had a fun-packed weekend full of great food and company.
(Papa and Cousins) (Four pooped shoppers and pooped photographer)

On Saturday we went to Old Towne Springs to shop at the cute little stores. It was fun as well as long and draining. We got some cute pictures of Audrey and her cousins, Trystyn, Caleb and Kylie along with Papa.
(Beach Babes)
Sunday we went to Galveston to go to the beach. This was Audrey's first visit to the beach. I think it was a success! She really enjoyed the way the sand felt on her hands and squished between her toes. Being able to share the "Firsts" of someones life is pretty awesome. Who knew ordinary things could be so exciting.
(Cool...Sand)

Play-time

Audrey is learning the fun world of "Play-time"! I will put her in her baby-proofed room for 30 minutes or so at a time and she can do whatever she wants.


It is so neat to sneak up on her and see what she is doing. It is almost always the cutest moments. Some of her favorite past times are: reading her books, looking outside and banging on the window, and pulling all the books off her shelf.


Recently, after one of our many walks with the dogs, Audrey realized how to make the panting sound that dogs make when they are really hot. I was buckling her into her car seat, the dogs were sitting next to her on the seat and she turned to me and started panting herself. She got the biggest kick out of those dogs! Now whenever we ask her, "What sound do doggies make?" she will start panting. How cute!