Rick Kulp Family

Aubrey's 7th birthday party

Since Aubrey's actual birthday falls near the 4th of July, most people are out of town and can't come to a party. This year we decided to do something different and have her party before school let out for the summer and everyone could come. She chose to have her party at Art Smart Academy and surprise, Aubrey chose a ballerina theme. The 10 girls listened to Fancy Nancy's Ballerina book and then painted their own ballerinas. It was such a cute party! Happy Early Birthday, Aubrey Claire!

Kinda proud of my goodie bags/cups!

Waiting on the rest of the girls to arrive.

Listening to instruction.

The boys NOT listening to the ballerina story.

The food!

Listening to the story. Notice Aubrey has on her tutu and ballet shoes.

Beginning to paint.

The girls took it seriously...

...the concentration level was high...

...very high!

Ms. Smita helping Aubrey.

Almost done!

Love how they painted her name!

The finished masterpieces!

Snack time!

Cupcake time!

Making a wish with Mia.

Lyla Kate, Anna, and Aubrey.

Time to open presents.

There was a LOT of pink stuff!

Friends!

Prezlee, Campbell, Mia, Mia's little sister, Charli, Delanie, Aubrey, Lyla Kate, Annika, Madison, Anna, & Abbie.

Dance recital time!

This is our third year at Dance Dept and Aubrey loves it now more than ever! This year she took a tap/jazz combo class (she loved the jazz, the tap not so much) and ballet, her favorite! When you take ballet, you get to be in a separate show later in the day. This year the ballet was Mary Poppins and Aubrey's class was the baby penguins. They absolutely stole the show. They were the cutest things you ever saw, there was a collective, "Awww" as they came on stage. Love my tiny dancer! Next year, she will continue with ballet and also take hip hop. We'll see...

So glad Nana & Pa could join us!

Love my sweet girl!

Ta-da!!

She is just too cute!

She definitely has her daddy wrapped around her little finger!

Supportive brothers.

My family!

Dance bro's!

Prezlee came to watch Delanie, Aubrey, and Annika dance.

Mia, our inspiration to take hip hop next year.

Madison, who will be taking ballet with Aubrey in the fall.

Addie was a kite.

We love Ms. Hannah!

Cutest little penguns ever!!!!

First grade celebration

It is so hard for me to believe that my baby girl will be a second grader in the fall. Time goes by way too fast. We've have been blessed two times over to have the best second grade teacher ever, Mrs. Rings. Both Andrew and Aubrey have learned so much and grown an amazing amount under her teaching. We were so excited to be able to have Nana join us for Aubrey's celebration. We are going to miss the red hall!

Reading her published book to Nana.

So happy to have Nana there!

Three generations!

We are so going to miss Mrs. Rings!

Checking out all her writing from the year.

Sharing with Nana.

Her BFF, Mia.

Stacey, Campbell, Aubrey, & Mia.

They can't be separated!!!

So proud of my girl!

7th grade band concert

For a middle school band concert, this one was excellent! I went in thinking it might be painful, but it was awesome!!! Davis did a fantastic job! My best friend, Emily, and her family came to support Davis, even with 2 little boys who were out past their bedtime. Davis loves band and this summer he will be participating in marching band camp in preparation for joining the marching band in the fall.