Broadway in Grant Park

We went to Grant Park to listen to Broadway in Chicago.

Aubrie and her grandma had a great time together.

We stopped to take a few pictures by the flowers near the art museum, but Aubrie got upset when I attempted to move her cup.

a quick family photo

Be By Baby!!!

I went ahead and got myself a sweet little weekend job at Be By Baby!

It's a really cute little attachment parenting store. They are very supportive and

allow Justin to bring Aubrie in so I can feed her while I am at work. They sell all sorts of

baby slings, baby clothes, nursing bras / accessories, and cloth diapers!

I had to take a few classes there to learn about everything.

Well, I "drank the water" and Aubrie is now a Fuzzi Bunz wearing baby!

Cloth diapers aren't what they used to be. Justin and I have adjusted very well,

it is so much easier than I had anticipated. Now her little butt is so cute,

I don't even want to put pants on her.

Check them out!

http://www.fuzzibunz.com/

Look what I can do...

Stand in my crib!!!!

Welcome Reagan Lynn Pellerin!

Jason and Erica welcomed their baby girl Raegan

I'm 7 months old!

Friends

Zweiback toast! Woo hoo!

Aubrie has began big girl food! Here she is enjoying a Zwieback toast all by herself.

I have added home pureed squash and sweet potato to her normal menu.

She has also been eating chunks of bananas and "feeding" herself with the spoon. As you see in the photo above....I have been feeding her without a shirt on. She started to grab the bib/shirt and suck on it instead of eating....gross. I decided to attempt mealtime without this distraction until she gets the hang of it. (I'll have to teach her that eating without a shirt is inappropriate before high school)

Let the good times roll.....

While we were visiting the Wyatt's in Texas, Aubrie began to roll over. Very exciting! Not so exciting? The sound of her rolling off of the bed a few weeks ago. BONK! WAAAA! We all survived after a few tears, and we learned an important lesson. Babies don't bounce.

They do, however, learn to "skooch" backwards (during a "nap"), climb on top of the pillow that was strategically placed to avoid baby rolls, and ride the pillow to the floor to visit with the dog. As you can see, she was having a great time. Needless to say, naps are now in the crib only, even if a small fight takes place. I'm bigger than her, so I win : )

Good times!

Lions and Tigers and Bears...Oh My!

Our first trip to Lincoln Park Zoo.

Shades...check. Let's find the Polar Bear.

Checking out the monkeys

Nana enjoying Chicago!

I couldn't resist the matching!

Aubrie slept most of the time, but Amelia was able to see all of the animals. She is so smart!

We had a great time and we enjoyed the humidity...I mean sunshine.

We were sad to have our visit end, but we are planning a trip to

Maryland in Aug or Sept. We miss you guys already!

We had so much fun (and we ate ALOT)!

Nana is coming to town......

Aubrie & Nana

Mia & Charlie

Showing Nana her feet

Nana is hilarious!

Beautiful Amelia Grace : )

Cousins!

Aubrie can fall asleep ANYWHERE! Don't worry, Nana was making sure she didn't fall.

Nana & Aubrie at Water Tower

This time it's the wind that she thinks is so funny!

Waiting for Justin in Banana Republic

Taking the girls for ice cream

Nana, Megan & Amelia are here! We took a trip downtown to do some shopping. Amelia was able to go to the American Girl Store and get a few outfits for her doll. We stopped at the Water Tower for a few quick family photos.

They Say It's Your Birthday...!

Happy Birthday Daddy!

Justin turned 28 on June 6th! Here is his gift from Aubrie & I.
It's a shadow box that holds his Officer's sword.

Now he is able to display his ribbons and medals for all to see.

He deserves it! Happy Birthday Justin!

Check out http://www.medalsofamerica.com/

For his birthday dinner, we went to Uncle Julio's. One of his favorites! Justin was so grateful that his mom, sister and niece could be here to celebrate with him! My parents and Brian also joined us for dinner. Although, you never really need a reason for Uncle Julio's.

Amelia gladly finished uncle Justin's complimentary dessert.

After dinner we went to our house and enjoyed Justin's favorite

ice cream cake from Cold Stone. Thanks Nana!

Too much excitement for Aubrie. Grandma got her to fall asleep during the festivities.