Ever wish you had a pet Macaw?

After seeing Rio, Aaron has been talking about owning a pet Macaw and even traveling to Rio. A few weeks ago, we happened to come across a lady hanging out near the HB pier with some friends and her pet macaw was just sitting on her handlebars. I told Aaron to come over and I'd get a picture. She came over and was very nice. She told us about her bird Sebastian and showed us some of his tricks one of which was kissing me on the lips several times. Aubrey wanted to join in the action and bravely stood with Sebastian on her shoulder. And of course, Aaron loved every minute.

Bye, Bye Birdie

So, I bet you're wondering what happened to our little hummingbirds? Well, they indeed flew away. We saved the nest and we hope to make a little book all about the baby hummingbirds on our back patio. As soon as the babies began to outgrow the nest, they would try to stand on the edge of the nest and practice flapping their wings. They only did this a few times before they were gone. I'm so glad I was home to capture it. They stayed close by for the first 24 hours or so before flying away with mom. I captured a picture of one of the babies up in the tree along our fence and a little later perched on our bird of paradise. It was quite an amazing thing to behold.

 

Farewell Elementary School

Well, if you can believe it, Aaron has graduated from Elementary School. This is definitely bitter sweet for us. He has had wonderful teachers and assistants at Shoal Creek Elementary. We're a bit nervous for him to venture on to Middle School but we're hopeful as well.

A Royal Dance Engagement

Aubrey has been in a dance class at our local recreation center with one of her little friends Laci. The girls had the most darling dance instructor Miss Laura. She was wonderful with the girls. I found out that the company she works for does birthday parties and I just had to book Miss Laura for Aubrey's party. We moved all our living room furniture into the garage and created our very own royal dance studio. The girls had a blast and Miss Laura did not disappoint! The games and dances were so so fun. We made flowers and ribbon wands for the party favors. And while waiting for Miss Laura to arrive, the girls decorated crowns to take home with them. Aubrey is so lucky to have so many cute little friends.



Bakerella Aubrey is 4 years old!

JUNE was a busy month filled with lots of fun for Aubrey. She had two birthday parties. One with her little playgroup friends and one with all her little girlfriends. She wanted to have a Bakerella party so we made aprons for our party guests, played the cupcake game, frosted cookies, and pinned the cherry on top of the cupcake. It was such a delight to celebrate with our little playgroup friends!

Mike's mom made a beautiful princess gown for not only Aubrey, but her four other cousins that are the same age! Aubrey was thrilled with her pink gown. She recently pranced around Disneyland in her gown along with her cousin Olivia who also received one of Grandma's gowns. Pictures to be posted. Opening this present was definitely one of the highlights on Aubrey's birthday.