Moving on to July!!! At the first of July, Aubrey was due for her 4 year checkup. (Note to self, next 4 year check up, Rod needs to come along!) It was not an easy appointment! I did not realize that on top of all the 4 year shots, Aubrey was also going to be due for a blood test, and her hearing and vision screening. Aubrey had asked me before the appointment if she was going to be getting shots. I didn't want to lie about it, so I just told her in truth that she was going to be getting shots. Wow. She did not take the news well. The day of the appointment, she was crying about it from the time she woke up. When we we got to our doctor's office, she was crying in the waiting room the entire time saying, "I don't want to get shots." Once we were in the room I could hardly understand what the nurse was saying. She tried moving on to the vision and hearing screening, but that didn't seem to work either. I wasn't sure we were going to get any of it done, but we did. Aubrey had finally calmed down in the picture below, when she realized we were about to go home. (Notice the bandaids on her leg, and that she is holding on to her precious pink bear?) I am so thankful for her pink bear! Thank you Great Granny Johnston!
4th of July Pictures
Every Fourth of July, in addition to celebrating the holiday, we get to celebrate my sister Keari's birthday too. Happy Birthday Keari! The Fourth of July is always a lot of fun at the Tate House! We traditionally eat burgers, lots of yummy sides, and a cake that looks like a flag. Our afternoon is usually pretty relaxed, and then we head to Grapevine Lake in the early evening to enjoy fireworks, more food, and more fun.
Keari getting ready to blow out the candles!
Thompson Clan
Pruett Fam
Rod was on hamburger duty! The burgers were yummy! Good job Rod!
I love these sweet, innocent pictures of Aubrey with her pink bear. So precious!
All the kids love playing in the backyard at Nana and Papa's house. They also love jumping on the trampoline too!
Ryleigh is a fearless little thing! Rod was throwing her up in the air here!
Fourth of July cake is yummy!
My niece Laci and I
Out at Grapevine Lake before fireworks!
Ian, Ryleigh and Aubrey enjoyed feeding the ducks
Family Photo
Playing at the park with cousins
One of my favorite pictures of Kate and Aubrey! They had so much fun swimming in the lake before the fireworks.
You can do it Aubrey!
I love this girl!
Ryleigh was excited that we had gotten her a little, pink chair to match Aubrey's.
So cute!
Keari typically treats all the kids to glow light necklaces and bracelets before the fireworks. They love it!
Ryleigh was a bigger fan of the fireworks than Aubrey was.
Aubrey went to go sit with Papa for security. He didn't mind that at all!
The girls probably stay up later on the Fourth of July then any other night of the year. It's worth it though!
Musical Theatre: Sleeping Beauty
July 7
Aubrey and I had been to the theatre before to see Winnie the Pooh, and it went great. However, there weren't any characters in the story she was afraid of. My nephews were both in the show, so I was excited to have some time with just her. There was also a Tea Party afterwards, for any of the girls who wanted to meet some of the characters from the play. Aubrey had no interest in that at all! She was very anxious during the entire show, and she wanted to leave as soon as it was over. When any of the actors or actresses came close, she would get so upset. I decided it was best for us to leave and wait for Kate and Tami outside. Will and Kale did a great job performing in the show! I was proud of them.
Aubrey was much calmer here! We probably will take a break from plays for awhile!
Celebrating our Eight Year Anniversary (July 10, 2004)
Westin Hotel: July 7-8
The Westin Hotels are our favorite! You can not beat the heavenly beds! We made our room as cold as possible, and I took a great nap!
The chocolate covered strawberries were yummy!
This was the view from our room. The pool was amazing!
In April of 2003, Rod and I had our first date at the Olive Garden. It's still one of my favorite restaurants today! Rod, I am so glad you asked me out nine years ago! I love you so much, and I can't imagine spending my life with anyone else! Thank you for loving me unconditionally.
Here are the leftovers we took to our room. It makes my hungry just looking at it!
Hanging out at the pool!
Rod enjoyed the complimentary golf!
We ordered room service while we were there. The nachos at the Westin are delicious!
Rod knows I love my Mexican food!
I am grateful we had a night to ourselves to celebrate our anniversary, eat good food, and get good sleep! Lots of fun!
July 9, 2012
We found out we are having another girl! I already posted lots of pictures from this day, so I won't post them again, but I did one to post at least one! As I get closer and closer to my due date, I grow more and more excited about us having a family of girls. I love being a Mom to my girls, and I can't imagine it any other way.
Nail Painting Party! Aubrey was so excited about the stickers I added to her nails this time! She looked so cute!
Ryleigh's first time to get her nails done! Is she precious or what?
Enjoying a hot summer day with Cold Stone Ice Cream! Yummy!
I didn't realize how big the kid size portions were, so we ended up with lots of leftovers!
I think she likes it!
Dallas Summer Musicals
July 18-Peter Pan
Unfortunately, I had already bought tickets for Aubrey and I to see Peter Pan, before our experience at Sleeping Beauty. I tried to prepare her with what to expect, but she wasn't super thrilled about the idea. Tam and I both love Mexican food, so we took the girls out to Abuelos before the show. Our girls love Mexican food too, so it was a treat.
Aubrey and Kate looked so cute!
The first part of the musical went pretty well, but at the end of the first half, there was a loud noise that scared Aubrey. She had no interest in going back after that. Tam and I shared a drink with the girls at intermission, and some candy too! Aubrey and I watched the rest of the show on a screen outside the theater. It wasn't as good as seeing the show live, but I felt like we were both still able to enjoy the experience.
Kate and Aubrey quickly took over finishing up our drinks. They loved having a soft drink all to themselves!
Aubrey and I (And of course pink bear too!) I am still grateful I took her to the musical, even though she didn't seem to like it all that much. On the way home Aubrey said, "Mommy, where was Jingle Bell?" (Also know as Tinkerbell) I found it so funny that she asked that! In the musical Tinkerbell is never shown, she's just a little light that moves all over the stage.
Family Wedding
July 26
Aubrey had not been to a wedding since she was very little, and Ryleigh had never been to one before. The girls looked so cute in their dresses! They both did very well staying quiet in the wedding, and they had a great time dancing and eating all the delicious food. They also got to stay up extra late! It was fun seeing how Aubrey reacted to it all, now that she is old enough to understand a little more about what is going on.
Ryleigh and Aubrey with Mimi
The girls with their Papi
Great Granny Cox
Family Photo
The girls were so cute dancing with Papi!
Check them out in action!
It was great seeing family that we had not seen in awhile. We all had a wonderful time!
