The big one!

The day has arrived: Aubrey is one year old. Time really has flown over the past year. I can see how much Aubrey and Emily have grown over the past year and it amazes me. Aubrey's personality is really starting to shine through lately. She is a goofy girl who has a funny little laugh that seems like she's in on some inside joke.

We had a great day celebrating our little lady today. The girls went to school but I picked them up early for an ice cream trip. It was the only thing that we thought we knew Aubrey would like!

When we got home, we enjoyed some play time before our little family festivities.

After dinner, Aubrey opened gifts. Emily helped by getting the paper tearing started but Aubrey did great! She tore away at the paper and successfully opened her first finger paints and a Minnie Mouse push toy.

We spent some time testing out the new finger paints after opening gifts. I can't say that Aubrey loved her first finger painting experience but I'm sure she'll learn to love it, especially if Emily has anything to do with it.

Good thing the paint is non toxic! 

We wrapped up the evening with cupcakes for everyone. It was a wonderful day and I am lucky to have such a good natured, easy going, curious, loving daughter. I look forward to everything the future holds for Aubrey without wishing it here to quickly.