Fall Fun at the Apple Orchard

No one wanted to look at the camera!
I mean, no one.

Maybe Zoey.

Definitely not Audrey or Jackson.

I think we'll go back next year.

Audrey wanted to push or pull the wagon everywhere! Grandma and Zoey helped.

Yummy apples!

Apple pie, apple cider, apple muffins.... mmmmmm

Grandma and her girls.

Travis and Zoey picking many apples.

As you can see, there was plenty to go around!

Despite getting stung by a bee, Audrey was in good spirits and got the hang of picking apples with Grandma.

I have managed to go 34 years (knock on wood) without being stung by a bee. Audrey lasted 18 months. She really took it in stride, only grabbing her arm and saying 'ow' every once in awhile.

The wagon was a hit!

18 month photo shoot

Audrey wasn't too thrilled about having her picture taken but soon warmed up. The photographer said 18-24 months is really hard on most kids.
At least we got this sweet picture.

Newest words: hoo-hoo (owl), hop, oink, quack (although it sounds more like whack!) and cold.

Newest achievement (I guess you can call it that): Yesterday Audrey pooped in her diaper and then ran to Steve and said poo-poo.

Summer Countdown

As fall approaches, I am squeezing in every outdoor opportunity I can. Audrey loves Deanna Rose.
Goats are awesome.

Her legs weren't quite long enough to peddle but she enjoyed steering.

Audrey and this goat got along quite well.

The new entrance

Fun day at the park.

Picking sticks out of the tree.

Just chillin'

I see you!

Zoey's 2nd Birthday and Denver Family Visit

Too precious, cousins coloring together.
Audrey wanted to get in on the present opening.

The balloons were quite popular.

Especially Zoey!

Jackson and Kristi

Aunt KK and Audrey

Ok, I'm too lazy to take this duplicate out!

Grandma and Audrey

Birthday girl Zoey and Travis

Birthday girl and Angi

End of August and September so far...

I thought the feet-crossing was just too cute!

Am I allowed up here?

Already knows what the mouse does... sort of.


Dear Mr. President

Audrey is rarely given the chance to play on the computer so when I said yes, she went for it!

She started on her tippy toes and figured out the chair was a much better option.

I know I know. MORE sleeping pictures! I'm sorry, I just can't help myself.

Big girl at the dining room table.

Too bad the coloring is off because she's sitting in front of Daddy's beer cans that she took out of the box. :)

Also of note: Audrey cut her first eye tooth this week. It took a couple of weeks of swollen gums and biting fingers but we finally got it in!

18 Month Check-up

Our amazon girl continues to grow like a weed! Audrey is now 33 inches (85%) and 23 pounds (30%). The doctor said to not be surprised if she hits just shy of the 3 foot mark at age 2. Not sure I'm ready for that! She seems to be doing everything a typical 18 month old should be doing with the exception of mastering the spoon. And now we have something to work towards. Shots were a bit rough today and we have to go back next month for the second flu shot. No more check-ups until March. New words in the last month include: woof, neigh, roar (tiger or lion), baby, table, Papa, apple, cookie, bee, keys, yuck, hi, yes and my favorites, pee-pee and poo-poo. She has her own word for diaper but I can't pronounce it at all. And for some reason when Audrey really really wants something, she points to it and frantically says gigglegigglegiggle! I don't think we're quite ready for potty training yet but she is showing signs of interest. She loves putting toilet paper in the potty and squeals when the toilet flushes. So we'll see. Spoon first, then potty.