Let me tell you about Aubrey...

Today as I was playing with Aubrey, I realized that she is the first child of ours who has not had the privilege of being surrounded by grandparents, cousins, aunts and uncles. I know that we are where we're supposed to be right now, but I did feel sad that so many of you who I love are missing the chance to see Aubrey grow and experience what a wonderful little baby she is. So I thought I would take advantage of this wonderful world of blogging to share with you some pictures of Aubrey over the last few months.

AUBREY AT FIVE MONTHS

While visiting Salt Lake City this summer, Aubrey sat up all by herself for the first time. You can see the surprise on her face in this first picture, almost as if she's thinking, "I can't believe I'm really doing this!" This close-up of Aubrey is one of my all time favorites because it just captures her sweetness perfectly. She has the most amazing blue eyes and long, beautiful eyelashes. When we go out, the most frequent comment we hear is how beautiful her big blue eyes are. Credit for the great photos goes to good friend, Tara Barber. Thanks for catching the moment for me, Tara!

AUBREY AT SIX MONTHS

The very day that Aubrey turned six months old, I was determined to get the "perfect pictures." Again, assisted by a talented friend (I'm a little camera-deficient these days) Holly and I set out to have a photo shoot with Aubrey outside. The lighting was great, Aubrey looked adorable as usual, but we could not get her to smile. It didn't take us long to figure out that Aubrey is not fond of sitting on the grass. Even sitting on a blanket, she was clearly not happy with this set up. I think my little princess may have a bit of the "Princess and the Pea" syndrome! But once we moved her inside, we were able to catch a few smiles before she was too tired out. Yes, I did paint her toenails! How could I resist?! It's very fitting for Aubrey because she is a very dainty and feminine little baby.

AT SEVEN MONTHS

It's nice to know there are some constants in life...like always being able to fall asleep in your daddy's arms!

AT EIGHT MONTHS

Aubrey has her first taste of an icecream sandwich. Will life ever be the same?!?

AT NINE MONTHS

Aubrey is such a happy baby! She loves to crawl around the house (she's fast), especially towards the stairs, just to scare mommy, of course! Peek-a-boo is a big hit these days, too.

I couldn't give you an update of Aubrey without mentioning her best buddy, Jake. They were born just four days apart and love getting together to play. One of their favorite pass-times is standing at the glass door watching the world go by.


Aubrey is great at pulling herself up to stand and then scooting herself around. I think she'll be walking any day now! Her favorite toy is a piano keyboard. If you look carefully, you can see the signature "Wirthlin tongue" sticking out as she concentrates on her next masterpiece!


The look on her face here deserves a little explanation, but I couldn't resist putting it on here. This is Aubrey's latest "look" where she scrunches up her face and then makes this hilarious huffing sound by blowing air through her nose. It makes us laugh every time!

Summer Fun

Aubrey's First Time At The Pool

Love the hat! Love the suit! The two together...hmmm.

Penny for your thoughts?

Ashley could go swimming all day, every day!

Our First Camping Trip of the Summer

Jackson "chills" by the campfire (is that a contradiction or what?!).

Aubrey's chillin' too.

What happens when you leave a bag of trail mix in your hot car? You get "camping clusters"!

Mmmm...Ashley thinks Camping Clusters are delicious!

Sweet baby enjoying the great outdoors.

Jackson up to ears in sand...and loving it!

Ashley Loves Ballet

This year Ashley has loved taking ballet classes with her friend, Grace. In May they had their big recital, on a big stage and it was very exciting. Not to mention the fancy dress she got to wear!

Spring is finally here!

After having a dirt garden for the past two years, Rob and I have finally done a little landscaping in our front yard. What a great way to welcome spring to Omaha after a long and cold winter! Of course, Rob doesn't do anything "half-way" so he decided we needed flower boxes under the windows and then even MORE flowers hanging by the door. It's going to be a couple of years before our small little bushes will mature, but we're decked-out in flowers now, so that goes a long way!

Ashley Is Ready for Summer

It seems like every chance Ashley gets, she puts on her bathing suit. After a long, cold, and very windy Nebraska winter, she can't wait for summer to be here. We have a deal that it has to be at least sixty-degrees outside before she can wear her flip-flops. Otherwise, she would be wearing them rain or shine!

Enjoying an uncommonly warm April day with friend Lucy.

With a polka-dot bathing suit this cute, who could resist wearing it everyday?

He's Going The Distance

--For full affect, first click on song "Going The Distance" in green playlist box--

For the second year in a row, with lots of help and support from his Dad, Jackson has won first place in the Pinewood Derby! However, this year Jackson was able to go on to the next level and compete at the Wagon Wheel District Pinewood Derby. He won first place for the Bears and also first place for the entire district. He qualified to go to the regional competition also, but Jackson said he was "satisfied" and didn't want to go on. He and Rob lamented together when the news covered the winner of the regional derby and they realized Jackson's car was faster and could have very well won. Oh, well, maybe next year!

The Winning Car..."Red Silver"

Three trophies! Jackson is thinking he might need another shelf in his bedroom for these things!

Jackson and his proud Papa...the birth of a pinewood derby car is truly a labor of love!

Now that's a trophy! Way to go, Jackson!

Baby, you've got eyes!

Aubrey has the most amazing eyelashes, we just had to get a close-up. Ashley is very proud of the fact that her little sister has her same big, blue eyes. And, of course, Rob loves taking the credit for both of his blue-eyed baby girls!

Aubrey is growing so fast!
We're having fun taking lots of pictures!