Pony Rides?

Today we went to a super fun birthday party complete with pony rides and a petting zoo. It never ceases to amaze me the difference in our children. Ava had to be much persauded to get on the pony for a photo op. After a couple of steps from the pony, she was done. No thank you.

Aubrey, on the other hand, rode around like she owned the place! Her very first pony ride, and I think she loved it!

The birthday boy pushing Aubrey!

Skiing Anyone?

Anthony and I took our very first snow skiing trip to Breckenridge, Colorado with some dear friends! Megan found us a fabulous condo right off of the gondola and the scenery was breathtaking. After a day of ski school, Anthony and I figured out how to "power wedge" down a green, including performing S turns. It was fun to learn something new, but I decided that skiing was a lot of work!

 



THE WEDGE

 

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That night, we had a beautiful sleigh ride in the mountains, overlooking the city of Breckenridge. The next day I did a little shopping, while Anthony took to the greens (and even a blue) with the gang. He did great!!!

 

On Saturday, I decided I would give skiing the old college try (again).

On one of the greens

Same green run with sun in our eyes

After a successful run down a green mountain, I asked Anthony if we could call it a day and go shopping for the girls! We also took some time out to go snow tubing which was so much fun!!!





I love the scenery, but I am DEFINITELY a beach girl. The company was awesome and I am glad we go the opportunity to go!





First Prayer

Aubrey has officially joined us in praying at bedtime. She folds her hands together every night after we put her done. It is the sweetest thing ever!

Time to Celebrate! It's Daddy's Birthday!

Daddy turned 34 today! Ava was so excited about his birthday that she insisted on going to Target to get him a gift.

 She thought this would be the perfect gift for daddy....a monster truck! She was so excited to give it to him. She told me at Target "Daddy will love it! It is big like him"!

 Look at Daddy's face....so excited! He's such a fantastic dad!

 Birthday hugs and kisses!

 Again, proud of the card she created for him! Only the best for daddy!

Time for mommy's gifts to daddy....several new shirts. Daddy has been working hard to get in great shape, so much that his shirts didn't fit. He needed some help with his wardrobe!

On Saturday, we went out for some adult celebration! We ate at the Screen Door which is AWESOME! They guys even enjoyed some girlie drinks!

 We also went to Ad-Libs and laughed so much our cheeks hurt! It was a great time with great friends! Anthony got on stage as part of the gig....he was nervous which I found to be funny!

Happy birthday Love! I can't believe this is our 15th birthday celebration together! I look forward to celebrating a lifetime more with you!

Hello 2011! Let's start it out with a Bang!

Today was a great day!!!! It's days like this that I love working part time and am so grateful to have a couple more days off a week with my girls. We started out 2011 with a bang!

We did some swinging in our new Christmas hats!

 We played in the fort in our new Christmas hat!

Sister swing time!

 Ronix joined in on the outdoor fun!

 Time for a sister bath!

 But before we do, let's have a diaper party.....seriously, they LOVE to throw Aubrey's diapers in the air and let them fall!

 The diaper party is a hit!

 Then it's bath time with a little scrub from Sister!

 We can't forget the bobo......Both of them thought this was hilarious!

 Then it's a big sister moment.....time to teach sissy how to brush your teeth!

 She is getting it!

 Observant student.....

 And then the playtime ends with a bang......Aubrey poops in the bathtub! She is doing it in this very picture and she thinks it is hilarious!

 This is funny stuff, mom!

Ava, hopped out of the tub and couldn't stop yelling!

 After we had bath time (again), we had story time before it was nap time.

The simplest things make for the best memories!