School's Out!

It's that time of year again! School is out for the summer.  Aubri had such a great time attending school on Friday's at Plymouth.  Her teachers were excellent and very creative.  They did so many neat things in the four months she was there.  We are super excited about Fall when she'll return there in the 3-year old preschool class.

To wrap things up for this year, we got to join Aubri on her last day for a picnic!

 Aubri's real life-sized art of herself!

 Here they come!  Aubri got excited when she saw us waiting at the end of the hall.

 Miss Jenny leads the crew!

 Class photo.  There are 5 missing from this picture.

"Oh, Mr. Sun, Sun, Mister Golden Sun, Please Shine Down on Me"

 "Oh, Mr. Sun, Sun, Mister Golden Sun, Hiding..."

 "...Behind a Tree"

 Mommy ~ Aubri ~ Daddy

 Aiden ~ Aubri

 Jack ~ Aubri

 Miss Jenny & Miss Angela made a special "Magic Mirror" for all of the children.  They had a larger mirror like this that was used every week at school.  They look through it and have to say who they are.  My name is... It was a favorite of all.

 "Abra-Cadabra, Bibiddy Boppity BOO!"

 Aubri ~ Alivia

 Charlie ~ Aubri ~ Owen

 Yep, it's really Aubri!

These last couple pictures are of the day she got to take treats and Mommy got to be the Helping Parent for that day of school.  Super fun being there with her at school and being able to witness a typical morning.

 Cheese Chunks & Chicken in a Biscuit crackers & Wheat Thins.

She really isn't upset here!  I promise.

"Accidents Happen..."

This is a common phrase around our house lately.  Whether it's a spill, a mess, shutting off the computer or a tinkle in the panties, accidents do happen and it's okay!  Aubri has been fully potty trained, minus night time, for quite awhile now, but just recently has started having more accidents.  I think she waits and waits and waits before she goes to the bathroom and then she can't make it there in time.  Accidents happen! I also think she gets so busy playing that she doesn't take the time to go.  Accidents happen!  She needs to make more frequent trips to the potty so that hopefully this can end.  Overall, she does really well...but, accidents do happen.

Quick funny story.  The other day we were at Homemaker's looking at furniture for the girlies bedroom.  We are thinking bunk beds maybe, but are open.  We also need more dressers or drawer space so we're trying to decide what's the best think to do.  Anyway, we were looking, looking, and she had to go potty.  We rushed there, but she tinkled a little in her panties.  Accidents happen!  I didn't even bring extra clothes for this trip because it was suppose to be just a quick one.  I just took her panties off and stuck them in my purse and we continued upstairs to the children's area.  All was fine. 

Aubri was so wrapped up in shopping for new beds.  She was trying each and every one...climbing up ladders, laying on them, getting comfy, the whole nine yards.  We thought this would be boring for her, but whoa were we completly wrong.  In fact, I think she was so caught up in the moment of this fascinating furniture shopping that all of sudden she had to go...GONE.  Whoops.  I heard the word "poop" and was ready to take off to the bathroom again with her.  THEN, she pointed.  There is was...right on the floor of Homemaker's.  I quickly looked around to make sure no one saw what was going on then pulled the panties out of my purse and scooped it up.  You know, as you would do if you were walking your dog and they did their thing.  You, as a responsible adult would clean it up so others walking wouldn't step into it.  It's the courteous thing to do.

We went directly to the restroom again and dropped the evidence and cleaned up. 

Needless to say, that was the end of our shopping trip at Homemaker's and we left with NO cookies.  That was traumatic.  Accidents happen!

Mama's Day

This year we celebrated Mother's Day at our house.  It was simple.  Hamburgers & cheesy hot dogs.  Chips & Dip.  Variety of salads.  Chocolate pie.  The weather was absolutely gorgeous so we got to enjoy time outside as well.  Actually, before the gathering with family, our day started off at church, then nap, then play time outdoors.  THEN...our guests arrived and we continued the evening.  Grandma Joan, Grandpa Sam, Great Grandma Alice, Uncle Terry, and Uncle Sherman all joined us and we just kicked back and had a nice time together.  Having Trevor for the day was an absolute bonus!

 Tomatoe plants from our neighbor...yummy!

 A gift from my daughter!  She made this at school for me.  More than adorable!

 The best gift!!!

She's how old?????

Oh, our little baby is growing up so fast!  Aubri, you are precious.