Aubrey being Aubrey

Being the little sister of two big brothers isn't always easy but we think Aubrey has adjusted pretty well over the years.  She's fiercely independent, incredibly stubborn, and extremely determined not to be left behind.  We love our baby girl!  Here's a look at what she's been up to lately...

Yes, she is standing on a stool to get something out of the refrigerator.  She decided I was taking too long and she got her own snack.

Following in big brother Davis' footsteps, she's been taking karate every Saturday morning.

She loves it!  She earned her first belt 2 weeks ago.

Aubrey's job from Davis' tennis coach is to pick up the tennis balls.  She LOVES it!  Andrew picked up all of 4 tennis balls and said he was "exhausted."

Working hard.

She has been wanting Rick to take her training wheels off of her bike for months now!

She doesn't know that he's not holding on.

There she goes...

...all by herself!

Her "Care Bear Recycle Project."  She and the boys did this all by themselves while I was at a meeting at school.

Father/Daughter Dance

So fun!  Aubrey and Rick's first ever Father/Daughter Dance!  Aubrey is a fun girly girl but not over the top so it was a perfect night!  She had a gorgeous dress, a beautiful corsage, and a handsome date!  They had a great time and she apparently danced herself exhausted!  Dinner at Moe's and dancing with Daddy!

My beautiful girl!

Daddy and his princess.

Putting on her corsage.

Jump Rope for Heart

Every year our elementary school raises money for the American Heart Association by participating in Jump Rope For Heart.  Every year Aubrey has had to just sit and watch her brothers jump rope... until this year. She LOVES to jump rope!  She had an awesome time!  Andrew had a good time, too, except for the group dancing part!  Such a funny little guy!

Waiting his turn.

My heart!  Love this little man!

Jump time!

Absolutely NOT dancing!

He did, however, love the hula hoop.

He wasn't too bad, either.

Finally!  Aubrey's turn!

Go Aubrey!

Proud of my girl!

Backwards jumping.

Sideways jumping.

She also loves the hula hoop.

Rockin' it!

Snow Day!

It took all an early dismissal and hours of waiting, but the snow finally arrived at 7:00 last night.  We got almost 3 inches!  School was obviously out today and we had a great time playing in the snow and making snow cream!  We missed Rick who was in Chattanooga for work (complete with his own snow).

Andrew and his snowman.

Aubrey with her snowgirl!

Making snow angels...

...and more snow angels.

Snowball fight!

Getting ready to slide down her rock.

It was beautiful!

Andrew and his artwork

I am one proud Mama!  We all know Andrew loves art and is very artistic but now our school district knows!  Andrew's artwork was chosen by our district to be made into note cards and given to the members of the school board.  We went to the school board meeting the other night where Andrew and a few other students presented their note cards.  It was very exciting!  We are so proud of you, Andrew!

Andrew and his note cards.

Waiting to present his basket.

Presenting his note cards to Dr. Turner.

New Year's Eve

Happy New Year!  How can it be 2014 already?  We celebrated New Year's Eve at Uno's Pizzeria where they had necklaces, balloons, & sparkling grape juice for the kids.  We even did a count down!  Our kids loved it!  When we got home, they decided they could all three make it to midnight so they set up in the playroom with blankets, pillows, and movies.  Aubrey made it to 10:45, Andrew to 11:15, and Davis was the last man standing at midnight.  Happy 2014!

Getting their sparkling grape juice.

Counting down.

Toasting the New Year!

Yum!

"Cheers!"

They even let Mommy & Daddy in on it!

All set to stay awake until...

Christmas 2014

I am so far behind in posting this that I can barely even remember Christmas!  It was an extra long break this year with the kids getting out December 13.  Nana and Pa came to visit and we had a blast as always.  Beignets for dinner Christmas Eve, carrots for the reindeer, fun presents, lunch with family and friends...  It was Very Merry like usual!

Getting carrots out for the reindeer.

Last year for reindeer food from Kindergarten.  Guess next year we will have to make our own.  :(

Andrew's Legos even got in on the action!

"One..."

Can't forget Rudolph.

Time for cookies...

...and milk for Santa.

Present time!

Our Gamecock fan with his new pj pants.

Andrew was way overdue for a new suitcase.  Thanks, Nana & Pa!

Aubrey loved this Princess blanket from Caron!

5 going on 15?

Making coffee with Nana.