Update

     Well, I've been trying for a couple of weeks now to upload photos, but for some reason, it's just not working. So, this will be another picture-less post.  We're leaving for our vacation tomorrow, so hopefully when I get back I can try more things and maybe get pictures working again.  

     Anyway, like I said, we're leaving tomorrow.  We decided to take Aubrey to Disneyland for her 3rd birthday!  She can hardly sleep, she's so excited.  That's all we hear about all day long is, "is it time to go to Disneyland?"  I think next time we go, we may consider making it a surprise, because the anticipation is hard for Aubrey. Lol.  We're driving to Vegas tomorrow,and will be there overnight at my parent's house.  Then we will be at Sea World for a day and a half, and head over to Disneyland on Saturday.  We've got reservations to eat lunch with the princesses on Aubrey's birthday (Monday), and she's really excited for the princesses to bring her a cake!  So, this trip will be way fun because its all about Aubrey.  It's really fun for us to watch her have so much fun!

     We all had a really nice Christmas!  Aubrey got lots of toys, and understood the concept of Santa a little more.  I kind of feel bad about starting a lie that will go on for the next 5+ years, but apparently the Christmas spirit is to create a fictional man that children can fall in love with, only to crush them when their older by saying, "never mind...I was lying about Santa being real."  Oh well, it's fun for them while they believe.  

       So, that's what is going on with us. I'll post again when we get back from our trip!

Tyler

So, most of my posts have been about Aubrey, but today I'm blogging about little baby Tyler!  Yay!  He's getting bigger every day, and man...he is active!!!!  Last night he started kicking around 10pm and didn't stop until about 1:30am!  He kept me up that whole time.  I suppose he could have kicked even longer, but there was a lull in his kicks and I was finally able to fall asleep.  Apparently he's getting me prepared for all the sleepless nights I'm gonna have.  That's okay...it's worth it!

Just a couple more...

Today Aubrey's DVD player was skipping, she said, "OH NO!!!!! My DVD!!! This is a zaster!" (disaster)  That was the first time she's ever said disaster. :)

(Aubrey drank some root beer, then handed me her empty cup)

Aubrey: "Get me some 'nother" (another)

Mel: "You mean some more"

Aubrey: "No, just some 'nother.  Nother's a word. Get me some nother."

It's really funny to hear Aubrey say the word, "hospital."  She says it the same way every single time, and that's "hos-ta-bull."  

 

More Aubrey-isms!

      Lately, I've been reading little kid books with Aubrey about preparing for a new baby.  Aubrey knows that little babies sleep a lot, and nurse or drink bottles, they need to be held a lot, and need lots of attention from Mom and Dad.  So, I'm glad she's learning about what it will be like to have a little baby around.  

       Well, today as we were walking into Target, Aubrey was talking about Baby Tyler in my tummy, which was fine.  Then as soon as we got closer where there were some people around, she loudly proclaimed, "When I was a little baby, I drank milk out of my Mommy's body!"  

       After that, we had a little discussion about what we should and shouldn't tell other people. :)  She has also been asking me quite frequently, "Is your tummy getting bigger because there's a baby in it?"  I made sure that she was clear that this is a question she should only ask her mom.  Hopefully we can avoid that embarrassing moment. :)

So here's some other "Aubrey stories" from the past couple of weeks:

We were driving home a few days ago, and I had the heater on pretty high.  Mathis said, "You're trying to cook me!"  Aubrey got slightly concerned and said, "Daddy's not some dinner!!!! Mommy's not gonna mix up Daddy!!!!"

Another day while we were driving, Aubrey was playing quietly in her car seat, then all of the sudden said, "Mommy's baby is gonna turn into a dog!"  Hmmm...I'm sensing a little jealousy maybe? :)

Aubrey told me that she wants to go get Baby Tyler a Christmas present.  I said, "Okay, what do you want to get him?"  Her reply: "I'm gonna give Tyler a wipe and a binkie.  That's what his list is.  Now give me my list." (meaning the presents on her Christmas list).  

Yesterday, I asked Aubrey if she needed to go potty.  She said, "No, I just did last week."

Aubrey found a shiny little toy and said, "Shiny things make girls happy!"  She's right on that one!

A couple days ago I was trying to get Aubrey to come wash her hands for lunch.  She wasn't listening, so I told her if she didn't come by the time I counted to three, she had to go to timeout.  I started counting, and she raced into the bathroom, then yelled, "DON'T COUNT!!!!!"  Then I said, "What should you do if you don't want Mommy to count?"  The answer I was going for was: "Listen to Mommy."  The answer she gave me: "Start yellin!"

The other day, Aunt Cindy was at our house and asked Aubrey if she could have a kiss.   Aubrey gave her a big kiss, then said, "I just have boog-ews (boogers) coming out of my nose."  We didn't realize her nose was a little runny, but it would have been nice of her to tell Cindy that before she slimed her! :)

One more...

So, after about five tries, I was able to get this picture posted (see previous blog entry).  There are still 2 more I want to post, but again...blogger is being retarded.  So here's a pic of my little angel (and only sometimes devil) girl!

Family Pic

Well, I've been trying to upload some pics for about a week now, and for some reason it's not working.  I tried to post a picture of the new van last week, but no luck.  Now I'm trying to put our new family pictures on my blog.  I got this one up, and none of the other ones will work.  Boo! Anyway, this was taken at Kiddie Kandids.  They did such a good job with Aubrey!  She smiled in every picture, and we got some really cute one of just her!  So, if the blogger site will ever start working right, then I'll post those too.  For now, here's a family pic.  (I know we'll have to update our family pictures in like 5 months now, but it's been a little while since we've had them, and I didn't want to NOT get them just because we have a baby on the way).  

Now Guys...

So a couple days ago, Mathis and I were disagreeing about something.  It wasn't even an argument, but Aubrey is VERY perceptive.  She sensed the tension and said, "Now guys... we need to be nice to each other."  She had the funniest little tone of voice too, like a little mother scolding her children. :)  I guess grown-ups can learn a lot from their kids.  Thanks Aubrey...we will be nicer. :)

New Van!

We spent Thanksgiving with my family in Henderson this year.  It was a lot of fun, although Aubrey is still having "Grandma withdrawals."  For the past couple of months, we've been thinking of getting a car with more room for the new baby, but just haven't found the right deal.  We looked a little while we were in Vegas, and found the mini van we liked for the right price, so we drove home in a different car than we came in.  :)  That was fun!  

     I'm still kind of shocked that I actually convinced Mathis to get a mini van.  As long as I've known him, he's always sworn that he would never drive one.  He wanted a big souped-up SUV with a 10-inch lift, custom wheels, and a huge stereo system. (He still likes cars with lifts, but I guess he should have thought of that before he married someone who is only 5'1".)  Anyway, as we looked at SUV's and vans, mini vans were just a lot cheaper and get better gas mileage.  Plus, I love the automatic sliding doors that open with a remote, and I couldn't justify the extra cost of a Tahoe or Suburban.  Especially, since we have a big diesel truck that we can use if we ever need to tow anything.  Mathis agreed... we seem to be becoming more practical as we get older. hehe. :)  So, now we have a brand new silver Hyundai Entourage, and I love it!