Thanksgiving in Kentucky

Aubrie & Elijah with Papaw

Playing with Aunt Donna

(grandma made her dress)

Happy Birthday Aubrie!!!!

Well, we did it. We survived a whole year with our baby. She has become a tiny little person right before our eyes. I am forever grateful to those of you that allowed me to call and share each milestone...and sometimes my tears. I can't lie and say it was an easy year, but everytime I look at her little face, I know every difficult day was worth it. We are thankful for a healthy and happy year, and look forward to every year to follow.
~Laurie

The morning of my bday. My mommy and I had a sleepover ay my BFF, Sophie's house because daddy was traveling for work. Tia made blueberry pancakes and put a candle in mine. Sophie bought me a present and helped me open it.

Then, we went to my grandma & Papa's house to have birthday pizza and cupcakes.

Playing with a balloon at my birthday party.

My birthday cake!

Yum...

Fun with Fall!

Happy Birthday Marines!

Brian & Justin

My sister Christina & I enjoying the night

My hubby and I

Me & the boys

Aww

Being fancy at Level

We were all exhausted!

We celebrated the 233rd birthday of the Marine Corps, and we celebrated in style. Justin and I went to the ball for the Marines out of Great Lakes, it was held at Arlington Park race track. We left there after dinner and joined Christina & Brian, and the 2/24 Marines at the Hyatt O'Hare.

We left there at midnight with an entourage and headed to Moe's Cantina in Wrigleyville. After a few hours there, we headed downtown to Level. Our friend Harris, a former Marine, made sure we were taken care of, and we had a great time. Justin and I have not been awake past 10 pm for quite awhile now, so needless to say, we were exhausted. Aubrie had a sleep over at Grandma & Papa's, so Justin and I settled there at 4:30 am.

Yes, you read correctly, 4:30am.

We definitely needed a fun night out.

Random Aubrie moments that I love

Wearing mommy's Uggs

Hugging her baby

Fun in the tub!

Justin and Aubrie relaxed in the tub after a long day. She loves to play with her new letters,

but as you see.....I think Justin loves them even more. He played a little game of

"how many foam letters and numbers can I stick to my baby in the bath tub". .


He wasn't sure of the "rules." So, he wore his swim trunks.

Happy Halloween!

Boo!

(Thanks for the shirt Tracy)

Aubrie loved grandma's boo pumpkin pin.

Our little lobster looked good enough to eat!

Hee Hee

We went to the Reardon's to take the kids Trick or Treating.

Aubrie was in a hurry

Aubrie had her baby, and daddy had his lobster cracker

Family photo

Look at those eyes