Baking with mom

I decided to make chocolate chip cookies for my mom and Brad's visit to J-town. Aubrey was very interested in helping out and seeing what I was doing. I pulled a chair up to the counter and she was very helpful, as you will see below!

All of the cooking utensils were new and interesting to explore.
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Aubrey enjoyed stirring the flour mixture and addding utensils to it.


The batter was a little hard to stir, but she managed quite well!

Here she is trying out the finished product...not bad, mom! Now we have to hide the cookie container. Not thinking, I put them in a see-through container on the counter. She can see them and is constantly asking for num-nums. Unfortunately, she is usually disappointed with my answer!

New Playtime Activities

Aubrey is a busy lady! As previously noted in our blog, Aubrey likes to adorn herself with accessories. She has recently become fascinated with trying on my shoes and walking around the house. She also likes to sport daddy's old headphones. Sometimes only one shoe makes it on the foot. We're fine with that.

When it comes to accessories, one can't forget the sunglasses, even if they aren't on quite right!

The last weekend in July we went to Decorah, Joe's hometown for Nordic Fest. We took Aubrey to the parade. She loved it! Especially the horses! There were so many interesting things to see. She actually sat still for over an hour to watch it!

Bitty Baby, Aubrey's doll, has become Aubrey's important companion. Aubrey likes to push her around in her stroller and put her in the booster seat so she can feed her. Of course, she needs a bib so she doesn't get dirty! One of her favorite things to say to the doll is, "No baby!" I wonder where she learned that!?!

A Day at the Zoo

At first, Aubrey wasn't too sure about some of the animals, but then she warmed up to them. Good thing daddy was right there with her! It was a hot day, so Aubrey decided to cool off at the polar bear exhibit.

Aubrey and Joe decided to feed the goats. Aubrey didn't want to get her hands slobbery, so daddy had to do the dirty work.

Vacation Pictures

We had a great time with my family on vacation in Mishicot, WI. It was on a golf resort, which Joe loved! Aubrey had a great time with grandma and grandpa, aunts and uncles, and her cousin, Tegan. Here are some pictures of Aubrey having fun! Daddy is teaching her how to drive the golf cart. He thinks it is important to instill good golfing habits when she's young.

Aubrey is practicing her walking with daddy and uncle Brad.

Aubrey enjoyed a ride on grandpa's shoulders as we strolled along Lake Michigan.

Pretty Lady

One of Aubrey's favorite things to do is to take apart my purse. She carefully empties the contents and then puts everything back (after trying on the lipstick, of course). Grandma Moore had the great idea of making Aubrey her very own purse, so I looked through my stacks of unused handbags, and found one for her to call her own. I put the essentials in there, and her new accessory kept her busy for hours!

Busy days of summer

Aubrey takes a break from her busy day and has a snack on the patio stairs. One of her favorite activities is to climb up and down them. She has a few scrapes and bruises to show from it!





















Another favorite is to completely empty the contents of the pantry onto the floor. It usually consists of boxes of food being thrown across the floor, so we gave Aubrey a grocery bag to fill up... much easier for mommy and daddy to clean up later!





















And finally, Aubrey is learning to drive. I found this Cozy Coup at a garage sale for $5! I remember spending many hours playing in a similar one as a child. It was so fun to turn the key and open and close the door. Aubrey likes to turn the wheel and slam the door open and shut.

Up, up, up, and away!

Last night, Aubrey decided to up and walk across the room. She feels very proud of herself... (so do mommy and daddy!) She still isn't the most graceful walker, but that will come with practice.