Football Season-- and we've got a cheerleader!

Victoria, Kaylei, and Aubrey at the tailgate party before the MSU football game. Aubrey's new thing is the cheesy smile, which you will see frequently in the following pictures!!!

The girls standing in line to go down the big blow-up slide. I was surprised Aubrey went over there without Brian and I. She waited patiently RIGHT BEHIND the girl in front of her. (Guess I need to teach her about personal space!)

She climbed up the ladder all by herself. I was impressed at her ability to climb the steps and hold on to the straps on the walls.

Sliding all the way down!!!! She went down it 7 times in a rowj!

Aubrey wasn't too sure about Boomer bear......

She did NOT want to take a family picture!

Yes, I am getting a belly. Here I am putting a tatoo on Aubrey's face--the first time ever!

The results!!!

Cheesy smile plus gum!

Aubrey lovd sitting with Melody and eating all her ice cream!! She loved to stand up and clap during the fight song...shown here.... that's Brian's hand...and no, he's not hitting her!

Devouring Jeff's popcorn......

All the girls........

Aubrey didn't have accidents for several days in a row, so for a reward we made a strawberry cake together and had a "birthday party" for Dora and her friends. Kaylei and Victoria came over to celebrate!!! Victoria said, "Thank you Aubrey for not having accidents!"

Reading to her babies...

Big cheesy grin.... I had just taken her hair out of double buns and it looked kind of curly....

"Dressing up" this is her skirt.....a bandana!

A BIG weekend!!

Aubrey had a big weekend this weekend. She went to the fair and she got to see Dora the Explorer!! Not only that, but we picked up her "big girl" bed, and is currently sleeping in it for the first time ever. Can't wait to see what tonight holds!!

Meeting Dora for the first time.

Getting a hug from Dora.

Talking to Boots.

Playing with Boots.

My friend Kieli and I with Dora and Boots. (I'm more excited than I look!!)

At the fair I was thrilled to meet McGruff from the police department.

I love riding the carousel, and I thought this was the most "beautiful horse" ever!

Mom and Dad thought I might be a little scared to ride in this helicopter all by myself, but after kisses and hugs, I slammed the door shut and was ready to ride all by myself!!!

Busy steering the wheel already!

I loved it even way up high!!!

Ooops!

Ok, so it's been a looooong time since I've posted any new pictures!!! Sorry! Aubrey is expecting a new sibling in late January, and I just haven't felt like taking all the time it takes on the computer to download photos and post a blog......but here is a new post. Sorry it's been so long.

I love this picture....Aubrey being contemplative on the front porch swing. How much more classic can you get?

The little monkey.

Awwww

This one is for our friend Jennifer. Aubrey wanted to be like her and wear a bandana! Love you Jen!

Aubrey lining all her dolls up in her room....something about the Yellow Brick Road? Not sure.

Lovin' on her babies.

Enjoying sprinkler time and popsicles in July!

Went to Oklahoma to visit Brian's dad and his family. Here's the big family picture!

Proof that Aubrey's not such a baby anymore. Doesn't she look so grown up in this picture? This was before her first swimming lessons this summer. She picked up right where she left off last summer, and is still quite the little fish. She has a lot of confidence now and jumps in the pool by herself and loves to spend time underwater. She still loves to go down the big slide and jumps off the diving board.

Walking around at Bushwhacker days in Nevada with her friend Avery.

Holding hands.....

Gossiping......

Driving the jeeps.....

What fun!

Swinging with mama!

Nevada trip

This past weekend was Dad's big 3-0 birthday, and we made the trip back to Nevada to visit. We stayed with our friends the Morris family. Here Avery and I are riding a 'bucking bronco'.

Fruit Loops and hashbrowns for breakfast--can I have more?!

Making a great escape!

Shopping and cooking....what could be more fun?!

Baby Chloe gets in on the action, too.

Group shot!

After we left the Morris' home, we went to Papa Jay's for some fishing.

Dad showing off his perch that he caught.

Serenity and I loved playing together. We pretended we were detectives and were trying to find clues.

Getting ready to go down the HOT slide!! Beware!

Saying goodbye....