Shower Photos

Hi Everyone--We just celebrated Father's Day and also Audrey's Baptism--we have some great photos to share from that day, but I am hoping to get Brad to write a little since it was his big day and 1st time to celebrate as a Dad himself. . .

So instead I will share a few photos from one of my showers that happened about 4 weeks after we returned from China. Audrey looks a little smaller, but quite the cutie and truly enjoying her day. It was a great event hosted by my dearest friends--a.k.a the Bunco Girls! Thanks to all and enjoy these photos.

The first is Kim, Michelle, Dana, Debbie, Lisa, Audrey and me--"the hostesses with the mostesses". The second photo is Brenda, Audrey and me. Then a couple of Audrey enjoying all the attention--she loves a party!

Audrey is 18 months old!

Hi Everyone

Audrey is growing everyday--an inch since her last Dr. appointment and several pounds as well. Finally, her hair is growing enough to style it just a bit! We still haven't cut is, that may be a while longer. Sometimes we will still hear "what a cute boy", but that is okay because we know she is a sweet little girl. She loves books and we read a lot every day--this shot is of her and Daddy reading. She is starting to get pretty smart at bedtime --she keeps picking up more books, and then she does the sign for hungry and then she points at the light and says Da Da--anything to prolong actually going to sleep. The good news is that once she is asleep she will stay that way all night. When she wakes in the morning she is very happy and she is loving her school. Now she walks in and sits right down at the little table and doesn't even cry as I leave. She is starting to say a few words, but mainly she communicates with Baby sign language--and we definitely get the message. Her favorites are: hungry, more, please, thank you and all done. We have made up a few like--down, turtle, shark, and fish--these are great for our own entertainment. I will try to post photos of these soon. Here are a few photos--though a few weeks old. . .

Hi All

Audrey is changing every day! She has two front teeth now that really gives her a whole new look. For those who worry that my sweet tooth will rub off on her (and a valid concern I know) I thought I would show you this photo as proof that she really does brush her few little teeth every night--Dr. Ed would be proud!

I am also showing a side-by-side shot of Audrey in China almost two months ago now and then a couple of shots in the last week or so. See for yourself how quickly they grow and change.

Soon I will post some of the great professional photos that Brenda shot--they are great. Also I hope to have some new shots of our fellow China travelers and their daughter, Harper Lee, we will see them this weekend when we travel to Texas for her first birthday. So stay tuned!

Okay, somehow the photos didn't make it, so I will try again:

Hello Everyone--it is Lori again, time for a little update. Well I had my first Mother's Day and it was nice to have a reason to celebrate--the day has a whole new meaning for me now. Audrey sent me orchids (at least that's what the card said--and I do love orchids) and we had a great day together, we all went to church, had lunch, napped and just hung out--perfect!

Everyday is a better day at school--she cries a little then has a great day and then Brad picks her up and she is quite happy. So far she has learned--numbers, up/down, letters and hopping. Well, we are still working on the numbers--but I think she has mastered down. As in I am tired of the high chair and want down now; or please do not hold me anymore I want down to run around. So I will again say she is a clever girl and as a friend told me "a very hard worker."

So here are a few photos: Nutella--a favorite treat of mine, and now Audrey's too! Naptime with a sweet bear from her Aunt Aimee, and a few others. Enjoy!

First Week At School and Work

Hello everyone--this is Lori. All is well with dear Audrey and she is now in school at St. Lukes and I am back at work. Her first few days were a test for me and her--she is doing fine ! I do the drop off and the crying and Brad does the pick-up--lots of smiling and laughing. Every day they say she does better, cries less and really enjoys playing with the kids. To be specific--she loves the slide, likes to color and do art and likes music. Everyday she brings home an "art project"--so if I begin saving it all now, I will need another foom just to house it all. Of course, how do you part with any of it?

The photos today are the best--but I will post them anyway. I have a few really good ones, but couldn't get them to download. So these are taken with my phone.

The first is breakfast before school (and before a bath too!) cottage cheese is delicious and messy. The second, after school taking a ride with Allie. And then a little OSU spirit--go Pokes!