Big Birthday Girl!

Aubrey and I got back from a week in California visiting the Frarys and meeting baby Jace and put together a kickin' birthday party!  We had a blast in So. Cal!  It was in the 80s most of the time.  We got to wear shorts and swim and enjoy some sun.  Brian met us for a couple of days over the weekend before heading to Houston for a conference.  The Frarys and I took Aubrey out for a birthday dinner at a Thai restaurant.  They gave her a piece of cake and sang to her.  She tried to dig in with her hand but the cake was too hot and she burned her fingers and cried.  But that didn't deter her too much; she enjoyed her cake as I cooled pieces for her.  It was so great to catch up with such good friends.  We also met up with our friends we call the Bumpii who used to live up here.  We left the hot weather to arrive home to weather below freezing and snow on the ground and in the forcast.  Winter is in full swing already here.  

Aubrey's party was a lot of fun.  I had so much fun making invitations, planning the food, getting party favors and balloons!  Aubrey wore her pink tutu and LOVED it!  We had lots of kids and lots of adults celebrate with us.  This birthday was really special to us after all that has happened in the last six months.  It really gave us a reason to stop and reflect on how much God has blessed us.  We are so thankful for Aubrey's health and all the friends and family who have been such a big support to us.