Where has the time gone??

So, as October begins, it brings me to start thinking about the holidays! Autumn and winter are definitely my favorite times of the year. Autumn is the time where I can start opening up the windows and doors and enjoying the fresh air. I love going on beautiful walks and watching the kids ride their bikes. Even though we live in AZ and we only really have two seasons, HOTT or less hot, but I still like the less hot time :) I am looking forward to the crisp morning air, and the fight to get out of bed because it is cold and you want to stay snuggled under the covers. Christmas has always been my favorite holiday, not for the presents, but for the meaning and family gatherings. Since December 20, 2010, Christmas has a new reason to be special...the birth of my beautiful baby girl Aubryn (which, if you have read any of my other posts, you know her very well lol). So now, the reason for this post...


As October begins and I think about the holidays, I cannot help but thinking that my daughter will be ONE YEAR OLD soon. I cannot believe it! I remember the day I found out I was pregnant, I remember the first time I heard her heartbeat, I remember the first time I felt her kick inside my belly, I remember the day I found out that she was a girl, I remember the day I went into labor and very quickly after that, the first time I held her in my arms. The first smile, laugh, sit up, crawl, words, I remember everything. And to think, soon, she will be 1. 


I have been looking at themes for her birthday, and it is VERY bittersweet. I am so happy to see her growing up from a beautiful baby to a sweet little girl. But on the other hand, my beautiful baby is growing up to a be a sweet little girl...


So for all who have little babies, and even big babies, remember that they grow way too quickly. Don't rush anything, and take time to notice the small things. Before you know it, they won't do those things anymore. 


It is hard to believe that not only will my little one will be a year old, but also, in January, my step-daughter Chloe will be 5!! I have enjoyed every minute of watching her grow. Her dad and I have been together since she was 5 months old, and she has turned into a beautiful little girl. Her latest achievement is riding her bike with no training wheels, and now, NO PUSH START! I am SO proud to watch her and help teach her things that she will use in her life! Next year, she will be starting school...and I will cry :) Bittersweet...my favorite word in this post. She wants a Tangled birthday party, and I have already found all of the decorations, so I am super excited about that! Gotta start stocking up on gifts now! 


Tomorrow, we are going to the portrait studio to get photos of the girls together, and Aubryn's 9 month photos. These are the last ones we have, from 3 months ago:

Sniff sniff...ok. I'm done. :)


Here are some of my ideas for Aubryn's birthday! I'm sure this has been thought of, but I haven't seen anything, so I not going to take too much credit other than that I thought of it :)


Winter ONEderland! :)
or  (since her nursery is ladybugs and so was my baby shower)
Ladybugs!!


Either way, I am sure that it will be a fantastic and bittersweet bash! 


Both of my girls have grown way too quickly, but I am relishing every second...
Thanks for listening to my sappyness :)