Audrey- 4 1/2 years old

Time is passing so quickly and I don't want to forget these special things:


Audrey, you:

• weigh 33 lbs



• are 41 inches tall



• don't like cheese (except Mexican cheese dip...which you LOVE)



• say your favorite restaurant is one that serves mexican food



• are growing out of your obesession with Dora and growing very fond of the Disney Princesses



• wear a size 8 shoe



• LOVE taking dance and love dancing all over the house



• have learned to whistle and do it often



• make up songs all the time



• don't like taking naps



• love dressing up with jewelry

• are a big helper with Addison



• are a lover of hot chocolate



• enjoy helping me shop for groceries



• love going to school



• say pink is your favorite color



• are still my tender hearted child



• love playing outside



• would swing on your swingset ALL DAY LONG, if we'd let you



• have found your sweet tooth and love candy/cookies/etc.



• can write your first name without help



• can write all the letters of the alphabet by yourself



• like to watch Bubble Guppies and Olivia



• love to wear dresses all the time



• pick out socks that hardly ever match your outfits, but I let you wear them anyway :)

I love you, sweet girl! You will always have my heart. I am proud to be your mommy.

Audrey's 4th Birthday Party

We FINALLY got to have Audrey's birthday party. It was scheduled for April 30, but the tornadoes on April 27 completely interrupted those plans. The place where the party was to be held was right in the middle of the path of the tornado. While the building didn't suffer significant damage (surprisingly- everything around it was leveled), they were without power and water. On top of that, Corey was working overtime around the clock doing search and rescue for a few weeks.

So, we had to postpone the party until May 14, close to a month after her birthday. But all worked out well. Corey was able to attend and we all had a wonderful time.

Audrey had lots of family members and friends attend. Here are some photos of the fun...

And I had to share this photo... This is Addison and her little buddy Zoe Kate. They were born 10 days apart. Zoe's mommy and I are great friends and worked together our entire pregnancies. We always called these 2 partners in crime...even when they were in the womb. This picture proves it. Can't you tell they are scheming up something good??!! I just love it. They are so cute together. :)

And thanks to our friends D and Mrs. Don. They took a lot of photos so I could actually enjoy the day.

Audrey- 4 Years Old

My sweet Audrey-girl,

You were the first to call me mommy, the first to steal my heart. In the blink of an eye you went from a sweet smelling ,beautiful newborn to a tender-hearted, smart preschooler. I love that you still want to snuggle with me and I love the feel of your small hand when you grab mine. I am so thankful that God blessed us with a healthy, beautiful and perfect daughter. I have always enjoyed the moments we get to spend together and I look forward to many more.

I love you sweet girl,

Mommy

Audrey, You:

* weigh 31 pounds (such a petite little girl)

* are 39 inches tall

* love to read

* enjoy gymnastics and are very good

* are not a fan of coloring, but love to paint

* love Peanut Butter & Jelly sandwiches, chips, and FunDip

* constantly want strawberries, blackberries, blueberries and tomatoes

* still love to watch Dora and you new favorite show is the Bubble Guppies

* spend your day loving on and playing with Addison (and annoying her too)

* are a big helper to mommy. You help gather, sort, fold and put up the laundry, wash dishes, and collect the trash.

* like playing with your play kitchen, baby dolls, and Barbies/Disney Princesses

* play dress-up frequently

* are a very sensitive and tender-hearted little girl. You always care about other people- when they are sad or hurt.

* just finished your first year of preschool and you loved it (after a couple months adjustment time)

* would swing on your swing set for hours and always ask for us to push you

* like to swim and are getting braver in the water, but you are not a fan of sprinklers

* are loved by so many people.

* are a very special girl.