Ho, Ho, Ho! Merry Christmas!

We took Aubrey to see Santa on Friday night and it was a much better visit than last year (http://aubreynoel.blogspot.com/2008/12/santa.html).


She talked about seeing Santa all week and said she wanted to sit on his lap. When we actually saw him, she got a little scared and changed her mind about sitting on his lap, but at least she didn't cry! And you'll never guess whose lap she IS sitting on! :)

Snow Day

It didn't last very long, but we got snow in Houston for the 2nd year in a row. The flakes started following around 9 am on our side of town. About noon, it was snowing pretty good but wasn't cold enough to stick. They let us go early at work, and I picked up Aubrey up from school around 2:30, and this is what it looked like when we got home...

We went inside for mittens and a heavier coat. Aubrey really seemed to like the snow. We sat outside and watched it for a little while.

It didn't last long, though. The sun was out by 4, but it was pretty while it lasted!

Picture Day

I probably butchered a few spellings, but here are Aubrey and her friends from school:

Front row: Ailyian, Maddie, Baby Aubrey, Aubrey, Kate
2nd Row: Annika, Brayden, Gabriel, Alex, Olivia
Back Row: Ms. Priscilla, Ms. Dixie, Ms. Nasser



And here is one of Aubrey being very serious. (We have 2-year pictures planned for this weekend, so hopefully we'll get a smile!):

Almost 2!

We had a wonderful Thanksgiving with my family in Louisiana. We got to spend 4 nights there and Aubrey went to the park and playground everyday we were there. (My dad was the photographer for that fun, so I don't have those pictures yet.)

We also celebrated Aubrey's 2nd birthday a little early with my family since it's now less than 2 weeks away. She had a great time and got lots of fun stuff. She was a pro at unwrapping the presents and even blew out her candles by herself. I know I say it alot, but what a difference a year makes! Here's some of her fun...

Grace was all smiles!

Aubrey and all of her gifts


She got a pretty shirt and a new book from Uncle Drew....

...and pretty pink boots from Nana and Pops...

...and books and a tea set from Aunt, Meg, Uncle Bran, and Grace...

...and a birthday shirt and desk from Nana and Pops.

Happy Birthday Dear Aubrey!

Enjoying her new desk at home!

It's not in front of a Christmas tree...

...but presenting Aubrey singing Jingle Bells! I guess she's been practicing this one at school. I didn't realize she knew all the words she knew. We were listening to a music box, and she started singing it. I love when she surprises me like that!

Cold Front Coming

It's supposed to get down in the 40's tonight...Aubrey's ready!

Pretty in Pink Polka Dots

Thanks, Aunt Vicki for Aubrey's pretty party dress!

Geaux Tigers!

This was Aubrey before the AL game. It didn't help the Tigers that week, but she looks cute!

Twinkle, Twinkle

I see Aubrey singing in front of the Christmas tree in the near future. Enjoy the video!

Hap-BEE Halloween!

Aubrey kept asking me all afternoon to get dressed, so finally around 4:30 I gave in. She was dressed in costume before dinner. We went to a Halloween party at a friend's house and went on a hayride around their neighborhood for trick-or-treating. As soon as the truck would stop, we would have to hold on to her to let the big kids off, and then she would say "Come on, Mommy. Come on, Daddy!" She couldn't wait to get to the house and say "Trick-or-treat"! She had such a fun night.

And here's Aubrey last Halloween. What a difference a year makes!