Saying Goodbye to Nursing and July

I've been meaning to write this post for weeks now, and I'm finally getting around to it! Where has the time gone? August is about over, and I'm just now getting to July. Oh well! July 27th I said goodbye to nursing. WOW, was that tough! It would of been easier if Aubrey had been ready, but it was more of my decision than hers. Saying goodbye to nursing made me feel like I was saying goodbye to her being a baby. It was a special bond between us that I knew I would never have again, and it made me sad. If you had told me when I first started nursing that I would cry the night I stopped, I would not of believed you! I truly loved it though! I also loved the increased appetite and burning those extra calories!

I never got around to posting about Broken Bow either, so I might as well include that in this post! We went right after Aubrey turned 1. Tam, Zack and Kate went with us. It was the first time the four of us went on the trip with our girls. It truly was an incredible trip. It was nice getting to hang out so long at night, without one of us having to make the drive back home. We had a great cabin with a hot tub on the deck. It was awesome! We were able to relax and spend a lot of time on the lake. Our girls didn't like spending time in their Pack N Plays, but the rough nights were worth it. I know I will forever look back on the trip with fond memories. Having time outside of the house and out of the city was just what I needed!

Aubrey also turned 13 months. She will be turning 14 months tomorrow, which is crazy to me! It seems like every month goes faster and faster. She says Apple, Uh Oh, Hi, Da Da, Ma Ma, Oh, and she waves Bye! It's so cute! There is a video of her doing it below!

Now that Aubrey has more teeth, she looks more like a big girl. The lack of hair does allow her to keep the baby look though! Her laugh even sounds different now. Well, it sounds like she is waking up, so I will post about August next week!

Ball Game video! SO FUNNY!

Aubrey waving "Bye"

13 Month Pics

Aubrey's first time in the big car seat! I think she likes it!

Time with Mimi and Papi

Tami and I spent some time with high school friends April and Abbey

Here are all our kids playing together

The 4th of July a year ago

The 4th of July this year


My nephew Ian did not like the fireworks!

Puppet show by Will, Jaydan and Tate

Aubrey with Nana and Papa

Tam and I

There are always lots of kids at Nana and Papa's house

Aubrey and I love going to the pool

These pics were actually taken at the end of June at Broken Bow. When can I go back?

We loved the hot tub!

Poor Kate!

Sweet Babies!