Aubrey's Dedication

Mother's Day was extra special because Aubrey was Dedicated at Church that morning! She is not one for sitting still too long so when the pastor called us up front, Aubrey sat still in my arms for about 60 seconds and then proceeded to put on a show for the congregation. By the end of the dedication, I was sweating from her wiggling and flipping all around on me. We appreciated everyone who came to celebrate this special time with us and that Howard (our pastor) did such a special dedication for her. We know we are truly blessed.

We went to lunch afterward and Aubrey got a new Bible, an Elmo movie, and a talking Elmo (which she LOVES!). Aubrey bought me a Coach purse and new Bible for Mother's Day. She sure does know how to buy good gifts :)

Aubrey continues to talk up a storm. She loves to play outside and be read to. Most of all, she loves her GG (aka Jaden). She asks about him every day. She has also found a love of talking on the phone. I never realized that started so young in life.

Brad and I listed the house this week. It is a little bittersweet but it is time to upgrade. We are hoping to find a house in Byron Center and have already looked at a few. We have barely started the process and I am already feeling stressed. I will just have to have a few extra bottles of wine on hand to help me chill out.

The start of the Dedication

Her flipping upside down during the prayer

Giving GG some kisses

Elmo - the new fad

I think Dora has lost her spot to Elmo. Aubrey has fallen in love with Elmo and watches her Elmo movie every day. She even has to sleep with Elmo at night now. Not sure what we do with the hundred or so Dora toys, clothes, books etc that we have collected! She has also found a love of the outdoors. I am glad it is getting warmer because she always wants to play outside. She just runs around and plays with the dogs and cracks herself up! She also got to spend the night with Aunt Stephanie last night and had a lot of fun playing with Jaden (aka G.G.), Haley (aka Hay), and Elly.

Today was Richard's 70th bday and all the family came from Detroit. Holly, Chris, and the kids surprised Richard by coming up from Georgia. He was really choked up when he saw them. It was a special day and Richard was so thankful that everyone celebrated this day with him. Somehow we fit over 30 people in their condo! Mom had a wonderful spread of food and Steph baked a delicious banana cake. Aubrey did great with all of the new faces. She did a good job of keeping us all entertained.

On a side note, she is saying more 3 & 4 word sentences now. She says things like, mama get puppy out (put the dogs outside) or mama watch Elmo. When we are in the car, she just talks non stop in the backseat. It's almost as if she is saying all of the words she knows so she doesn't forget! She is just getting too big too fast. I can't believe she will be 2 in just 3 months. CRAZY!

Aubrey at Richard's party

Mom & Richard