Audrey got so many wonderful presents for Christmas! She loves them all. :) Here she is reading one of her newest books! She is learning so many new words each day.

Audrey has really taken to this whole walking business. :) She practically runs around the house now. Daddy caught her wandering around tonight.

Hello, hello. Thought I would share a few new things with you. :) Audrey is walking all over the place now...she has become very confident and even more independent than she already was! Nathan and I didn't think she could get any cuter and then she became a toddler...so fun. She is doing very well. She is learning where things are...she points to her ears, her nose, her mouth, her belly, and her foot. And she is talking up a storm. Recently she has been trying to read some of her favorite books to us. :) We are all doing well and excited for the holidays. I added a video from the other night...Audrey has become fascinated with our desk chair and it seems...things that are just a little dangerous. ;)

Happy Halloween!

Kissing her milk duds...

Happy girl....happy giraffe.

We had a great time trick-or-treating around our court meeting all our new neighbors. We hope you all had a Happy Halloween too! :)

Walking baby...

Audrey is starting to walk more and more every day! Yesterday she walked almost 9 feet across the living room! What makes it even more fun is seeing how proud she is of herself. :)

Our new house...

Nathan and I are all moved into our new place and couldn't be happier. Hotel de Bardwell is officially open for business! :) Thank you for all the encouragement and well wishes! Here are a few pics of the house.

Testing out the new cabinets...
The kitchen.

The living room.

The dining room.

The entry way.

Our front yard.

Just a cute little moment with Audrey. :)

RIP Joshua

Nathan and I are very sad to say that our dear friend Joshua has passed away. Josh was Nathan's best friend, he was just like a brother to him. He was the sweetest and best friend to all who knew him. This is a shocking and devastating loss for all of us. May God be with Josh's wife Lisa and their family in this time of sadness...we will be praying for you.

Nathan and Josh...he always wore a smile on his face.

Josh with his wife Lisa.

Uncle Josh with Audrey.

Josh was the best man at our wedding...he was the best.

Nathan and Josh in high school...they have been friends forever. Joshua...you will be greatly missed and always remembered. We love you!

Bedtime!

I guess Audrey just needed a little more time to get all those giggles out before bed! haha. :)

Some new stuff...

I know it has been awhile. The last month has gone by so fast, a lot has been happening. Here are some new pictures from the last month! :)

She has been walking around for months but she is still afraid to let go, though over the last few days she has taken a few steps by herself!
Book worm. hehehe.

Uh...I guess the TV got boring. ;)

Helping us navigate our way to Estes Park....she did a pretty good job until she fell asleep.

One of the best parts of the trip!

Very happy daddy and Audrey.

...flirting with the people next to us.

Audrey has two teeth now and is working on her third as we speak.

Hmmm....looks like somebody is spoiling her! :)

Audrey has the best spot in the house.

Her first pair of jeans...I think they gave her confidence! She was walking on her own a little today after I put them on her. :)

Overall, we are staying busy. We have taken a few day trips here and there. We are also getting things ready to move at the end of the month too...Nathan and I bought a house and we are so excited!

Oh what fun it is....

The other day while I was cleaning up Audrey's dinner mess I heard a very happy giggle. Much to my surprise she had reached up on the table and grabbed whatever she could....it just so happened to be an open container of applesauce....oh joy!!!! :) Before it hit the floor she hit the kitchen sink!

Happy 1st Birthday Audrey!

Nathan and I celebrated Audrey's first birthday this weekend and had a blast! We were so lucky to have so many people come to celebrate with us. Thank you to everyone for all of the fun stuff you got Audrey and for sharing this special day with us. We love you!!!

Audrey swimming after the party...she LOVES the pool.

Nate, the BBQ master. :) He has got his grilling face on!

She got lots of presents and lots of great books for our collection!

Audrey's princess chair. :)

The yummy cake.

Our pretty girl.

We has such a wonderful time! Audrey loved seeing all of her visitors and misses you all very much!

One year!!!

Ok, my baby is a year old....whoa. :) It seems like yesterday she was just a little peanut and now....well...she is growing up so fast! Everyday she is doing something new and amazing. Nathan and I are so proud to call her our daughter and we are so excited to see what the future holds for her. Happy birthday sweet girl!