State B-ball Tournament in Casper

Joe was selected to officiate the State Basketball Tournament in Casper....24 picked out of 500 in the state!  We all went along and stayed in a hotel for 2 nights.  It was a really fun trip out of town and I thoroughly enjoyed watching Joe...I didn't even mind the times he was getting yelled at!  I guess I'm sensitized after 6 years!  The girls had a really good time too having lots of space to run around at the gyms and being in a hotel. 

The girls did a great job hanging out at the games

I couldn't really get much closer than this because I was afraid the girls would start cheers for Daddy

Aubrey and Bailey were mostly pals the entire time

Mom did pack a few things for them to keep busy

Eating some snacks from Daddy after the game

They loved the hotel room

Swimming at the wonderful rec center in Casper...Sally's first swim

6 Months Old

Started eating solids--open wide!

She is a super smiley, happy little pal during the day...



She can actually wave a little already and says, "Hi"



She likes to squeal and hear her loud voice

She still likes to sleep in her swing..thanks G'pa Pauly and G'ma Pat






Sisters=Mostly Friends

It can be difficult to have 3 young children so close in age but the joy it brings when they are playing together nicely makes it so rewarding! Aubrey and Bailey are playing together VERY often now and between the two of them, they have lots of suggestions as to what they should do throughout our day.  We are always practicing characteristics of being a good friend so even though I referee throughout the day, I also hear them being kind and loving to each other.  Today, after Aubrey was at "Cubbies" (Awana program through a church in town) she said, "I missed Bailey!" Now, Bailey's response was a little different! :) As Aubrey told Bailey that she missed her in the back of the car, Bailey quickly responded, "I had jellybeans Aubrey!" (While Aubrey was at "Cubbies," we went downtown to the candy store).  Bailey glad to rub it in I guess! :)   

Aubrey helping Bailey put on leotard so they could be gymnasts

Bailey, a very happy sick patient

Aubrey gives Bailey smothering affection and Bailey "takes cover"

Aubrey likes to read to Bailey



Making soup on a cold winter's day...don't you make soup in your swimsuit?



They like to have pajama parties in our bed

Oh...and Sally Pally is entertained just watching them all day!



5 Month Old "Pally"

                              Our Sally continues to get nicknames...our latest is our little "Pally"  


Drool....and 2 little teeth on the bottom to show(not shown in this picture however)



                                                  Sally is 20.5 lbs and 27 5/8 inches long. 

My new favorite sling

Aubrey and Bailey both loved being in my ERGO baby carrier...both of them went all over Ecuador in this sling.  To my disappointment, Sally didn't even learn to like it.  The drawback to the ERGO is that she can't face out which is how she likes to be held.  I can do ALOT with one hand but a sling really makes life easier.  I had always wanted to try a MOBY sling but didn't want to take the time to learn a new one.  I finally took the time and both Sally and I love it.  Could I love it more than my other one.?...time will tell! 

Aubrey in ERGO sling

Bailey in ERGO sling

Sally in MOBY sling at Basketball game

Sally in MOBY sling... she just has to be facing out! 

A few more.....

Good Morning

Aubrey was delighted to find Sally in the swing after she woke up in the morning.  The rest of us were still in bed, trying to wake up.  I appreciated getting to wake up to the conversation between the two.  Sally smiling at Aubrey and Aubrey saying, "Hi little eyes!"  "You woke up happy!"  Sally "whoos" and smiles more.  Aubrey says, "Hi WhooBird" "Aren't you just a little Whoo bird?"  Sally really "whoos" and squeals.  Aubrey giggles which makes Sally giggle and it continues like this.  Bailey, by this time has snuck in bed with me and is finding Sally being a "Whoobird" pretty funny.  Daddy still snoring! :) 

Do you wanna be?

 One of the most popular questions from the girls is....."Do you wanna be ______?"  Mommy is currently on a break from being anyone else except Mommy for several days.  Sometimes, I chuckle when I respond, "Go ask Daddy if he'll be ______!"  Very funny look from Daddy when I do this.  I can pretty much guarantee they will end up becoming the characters of almost every favorite book we read or movie watched.  Lately, they have kept busy pretending our living room is the beach, dressing up(and Kirby) in all my hats, and being bible characters.   

 Aubrey as "Noah" with all the animals in the ark. 

 Bailey at the "beach" getting ready to jump in. 

"Tinker Bell"

 New costume added to the dress up box and has the potential to be worn every single day 

"Cinderella" 

 At least it's not just Kirby...I love finding things like this :)