Treat Bandit

Here is Audrey after her art class at Gymboree. They have been making the cutest Halloween projects. Audrey made a pumpkin with candy corn teeth. The pumpkin was supposed to have four teeth but only two made it onto the paper. After class the teacher announced how proud she was that only ONE student ate their material...of course it was Audrey. Audrey kept a careful eye on her pumpkin and carried it around all evening long waiting for the perfect moment to enjoy a glue covered treat. KT and I were very diligent in keeping an eye on the pair but Audrey's persistence eventually paid off. We found the pumpkin alone with one less tooth and Audrey hurriedly chewing her glue covered treat.

We have also had some problems with this little gal eating her 'snacks' from the trash can. She keeps a careful eye out for something she might be interested in to make it's way into the can. The other day after putting several pieces of evidence together I realized she'd been eating BBQ chips out of the trash can all day long without me realizing!

Bday Bev

We moved into our new place, last Saturday and broke it in with a Birthday party for my Mom. The best way to recover from a move is to have a party!



Audrey with the Bday Girl.

Audrey and my mom took a quick taste of that beautiful cake before blowing out the candles.
This gal blew out all 60 candles.

Sisters

Fellas

Sarah got the YUMMIEST cake ... inside it had fresh raspberries, blueberries and strawberries.

Audrey LOVES all FUN shoes. These sneakers were her FAVORITE last week and HAD to be worn ALWAYS. She's got a new favorite this week thanks to Grandma Natalie.

This little guy was the real star of the party! Everyone was so excited he made an appearance.

We are getting ready for Fall...

Cutest pics by Sarah Hull (you can find her on my sidebar b/c I'm too stupid to figure out how to create a link). Audrey went pumpkin smashing/bowling in Sarah's front yard while she snapped away. Big thanks to Megan for helping me to create Audrey's Autumn couture.

SWEET Baby Ryan

Say hello to RYAN MATTHEW WILLIFORD ! The newest addition to the Williford and Hawley family!!! Congrats to my brother David and Sister-in-law Julia!

He is SUCH a sweet heart and couldn't be any cuter! The only "problem" they have with him is that he doesn't like to wake up to eat, he'd prefer to snooze and relax...I might be just a little jealous! David and Julia are such great parents already. Mr Ryan is such an adorable little guy. He has the CUTEST little cry, he does little high pitched yelps that melt my heart every time.

7lbs 13oz

Father and Son Aunt Rachie

New Daddy David and Rachie

This little guy didn't know it but he had a whole cheering section in the waiting room, anxiously awaiting his arrival. We turned the waiting room into a party room...we were SO annoying, I feel sorry for all the moms in labor who were stuck with us. We busted out trashy magazines, diet coke and whole lotta junk food. Here we are around 2am...looking tired but still going strong!

Here I am with julia's sister Jackie, who is going to be wonderful aunt.

Even J-rod came to party.

Bday Girl

We celebrated Rachel's Birthday last weekend. I just got some pictures emailed to me so i thought I'd share. I just love this little gal !!

The big 23 year old! ( I seriously can't believe she is only 23)

Aud got lots of love from the bday girl. Here is Audrey and Rachel on Rachel's porch. Rachel's porch has been one of Audrey's fav. hang-outs since she could crawl. She discovered it and loved it all on her own.

Had to share my new fav. thing...audrey's new shoes.

Rachel and J-Rod (Jared)

18-er

I just can't believe this baby girl is 18 months today!

Audrey is such a big girl and SO much fun. This gal is so full of sass and love and we just can't get enough of her these days. Here are just a few fun things we've been doing lately (over the last six months).



We had our very first movie at the movie theatre together. Thanks to wonderful Stacy, we went to see Horton Hears a Who at the Long Beach town center for free. I only took her b/c it was free and it ended up being so much fun. The movie started and she looked at me with the biggest eyes. She loved the movie, the carpet and gumball/toy machines.

Our Disneyland pass is currently expired but Audrey had just started to really LOVE Disneyland. Audrey's very favorite things at Dland are the dance/singing shows and the carousel. Audrey is out of control at the shows...she dances the entire time. This girl loves a party.

My sister has a little work out area at my mom's house and since Audrey was about 12months old she would join Sarah in her work outs. I keep forgetting to document this but it's a fun memory for me. Audrey has always loved to lift things...a random hobby she developed all on her own. She lets out big grunts while lifting as well. So, she really enjoys using Sarah's weights. Sarah has a pair of "perfect push ups", which Audrey would use to do her own push ups. She would drag them around the house and then randomly throw them down and start busting out her push ups on them. Audrey also does her stretches on Sarah's stretchy/roller thingie every time she sees it. She uses it just like she sees Sarah use it.

Audrey still has hard time in the car. This gal just can't stand to sit still, let alone, be buckled down. She does loooove to use an ipod while in the car though. She holds the ear piece all by herself and bobs her head to the beat. It's sooooooo fun/funny.

*Audrey amazes me every day with a new word or a new ability. It's been so much fun watching her learn and grow.

*Audrey is very polite and always says please (pu) and thank you (dee-doo).

*Audrey LOVES her shoes and her friend's shoes as well (sorry Collin). "Shoe" was one of her first words.

*Audrey calls Kyle, "Kyle". If someone asks her where her Dad is, she starts calling out KYLE!! And Audrey refers to herself as "Audie". When she wants something she'll point to it and say "Audie?" and then nod her head yes that she can have it.

*Audrey has become very helpful around the house, throwing things away. She'll come to me with something and say "trash?" and wait for me to say yes or no.

*Audrey LOVES her Gymboree classes, we started going this summer and she has had such a great time. I love taking her. She especially loves music class where she gets to learn about new instruments and make her own beats.

*Daddy has taught Audrey all her head parts (eyes, nose, hair etc...). She definitely prefers to only practice this with Daddy, it's their special activity.

I could list things I love about Audrey forever, but here are a few for the family far away that we love so much and wish we could see more often. I promise to update Audrey's doings on a more regular basis!

B-Day Hubby

Sunday we celebrated Kyle's Birthday at my parent's house with my family. Kyle is turning 28 this Thursday.



Here is KT with his Bday piezookie.

My mom made homemade tacos...one of KT's favorites.Here is Diddy and my SIL Julia. Here is our family picture of the night...it's very professional, please notice Audrey's outfit is covered in grease.

Josh and Rachie

I just love both of these pics so I am sharing both even though they are the same. I just love Audrey's expression in both of them.

Here is Rachel and Audrey...Audrey ended her night with a quick skinny dip in the pool.


KT and Josh...stuffed.

Thanks to both of our families for all the fun and super duper presents!!!! We celebrated with Kyle's family last week but I didn't get any pictures. I was much too concerned with my s.i.l.'s announcement that she is pregnant!!!! Now I have a total of three pregnant s.i.l.'s Audrey and I can't wait for these cousin-babies to get here!!! So far we have one boy and one girl, we can't wait to find out what Kacey's will be!!!!!