2.13.12: Toys {177}

Audrey loves rediscovering her old toys that are now in Abby's room.

2.12.12: Snow! {176}

It snowed Saturday evening and we got a tiny bit, enough to make some snow balls and amuse Audrey.

2.11.12: Pedi, please! {175}

Kelly didn't want a huge bridal shower so we took her to get her nails done and then out to lunch. Grandma watched Abigail and I brought Audrey along. She was so good! We went shoe shopping while we waited for the restaurant to open. She loved trying on shoes and walking around. One day we'll be doing the same thing for her wedding :)

2.10.12: Low Rider {175}

For me, the most challenging part of shopping with 2 littles is logistics. Usually I unbuckle Audrey and let her wiggle out. I go to the other side of the car, put the diaper bag on, then take out Abigail. I go back to Audrey's side and help her climb down. Carrying the infant carrier on one arm, wearing the diaper bag and holding Audrey's hand while trying to walk through a busy parking lot is hard. When we get into the store I get the obnoxiously huge cart where 2 kids can ride in the front. I put Abigail on top (I know, it's bad and you're not supposed to do it but I promise I'm super careful and I also don't care what anyone thinks.) Audrey sits in the front and she gets buckled in and we're good to go!

Of course on this night there is not a single cart to be had. So we ended up with a regular-sized cart. Abigail went in her usual spot but Audrey had to walk. Which she actually loved doing. And it went well! She kept up with me, didn't touch anything, and every once in awhile she'd hop onto the side so we could speed up a bit. When we got in line she was thrilled that she could freely play with the little Barbies in the checkout lane (she's so good though, she puts them right back when it's time to go!) But then came the challenge of walking back out to the car. I couldn't push the cart AND hold her hand at the same time. Before I had time to really think about a solution, Audrey slid right onto the bottom. I was skeptical but she was tucked in really well and I told her she had to stay there until we got to the car.

I walked super slow, talking to her the whole time. She was having a blast! Luckily we were parked super close and as soon as we got back to the car I slid her out and put her in. Now she always wants to walk in the grocery store. So the last couple times we've gone I let her do it. She continues to be super good but I still get the large cart for when we're walking out!

2.7.12: Audrey's First Tat {172}

Courtesy of Grandma. I really don't care about tattoos now and I'd be a total hypocrite if I was against her getting one when she's old enough. But about a week later she was heartbroken when we had to scrub it off for the wedding. It was the perfect opportunity to tell her that tattoos are much better where they can't be seen when you wear a pretty dress. Stay classy, girlfriend!

2.6.12: Bubble Wrap is Just Plain Cool {171}

I was making the bed when Audrey noticed the mattress pad control. We keep Chris's covered because he never uses it. *Note to self- pack some bubble wrap in the diaper bag for long waiting room times!)

2.5.12: Grading Papers {170}

I must've been feeling very motivated because I was grading papers at home while the girls were awake, lol. Audrey really wanted to help and it just so happened that there was a paper in the stack from a boy that had moved away. She did an excellent job!

1.31.12: No Food for Me {165}

Audrey is still the pickiest eater ever. Sigh.

1.26.12:Time for School {160}

Tonight was Reading and Math Fun Night at our school. Audrey loves coming into my classroom. There are literally a thousand things she can get into. She loves the dry erase boards and the long finger pointers for the Smart Board. I just cannot wait until she's officially a Gator and coming with me every single day.

1.25.12: Step by Step {159}

Usually Audrey likes Grandpa to carry her out to the car. But lately she's been wanting to hop down the steps and then RUN. She wants me to chase her around the massive driveway. As soon as I snap Abigail into the car I chase her around and it's so fun...except for the daily reminder that I am really out of shape :)

1.21.12: Breakfast on Main St {155}

Of course the one time we get inclement weather is a Friday night (come on, Mother Nature- get your act together!) Dance was canceled as we were about to leave so we headed to breakfast :)

1.20.12: Prize {154}

Big deal alert! Audrey popped in the potty for the first time so tonight she got to pick out a toy at Target. We also ended up getting her one of the miniature Barbies that she always plays with in the check-out line. So proud of our big girl!

1.18.12: Rough Day {152}

Audrey would not take a nap today and so of course she fell asleep in the car. Thankfully it doesn't happen very often, but when it does she goes through about 20 minutes of clinginess and weepiness when we get home. I feel the same way when I don't get a nap, Audrey :)

1.15.12: Bath time fun {149}

Usually it's the older sibling who teaches the younger one silly things. Abigail gets the credit for this one!

1.13.12: Goofball {147}

1.9.12: Snow {143}

What is it about falling snow that makes a kid immediately lift their head and stick out their tongue?!

1.7.12: Dancing Cousins {141}

Cousin Skylar joined Audrey's dance class. They are so cute together!

1.4.12: Miss Firefighter {138}

Chris got me hooked on Firehouse Subs. Audrey loves to wear the hat "like Uncle Ryan!"

1.3.12: Drawing {137}

Audrey was so pleased with herself for drawing a happy face (he doesn't look happy, but whatevs!!)

12.31.11 & 1.1.12 {134 & 135}

12.31.11 {134}



There's an episode of MMCH where Mickey rescues Daisy by climbing up the side of the tower. She throws down her scarf and he uses it to climb up. As the girls were laying in our bedroom, we hear, "Come on, Abby, climb up, hurry, hurry!!" Audrey has thrown over the blanket and is trying to get Abby to climb up so she can "save" her. She cracks me up!

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1.1.12 {135}



I downloaded a Cinderella book on my Kindle Fire and Audrey loved "reading" it! She was summarizing what was happening on each page. This is going to get so much use!