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May 23 11

River Rafting and Four Days of Singledom

by Aubrey

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THIS HANDSOME MAN JUST GOT BACK FROM RAFTING THE YAMPA RIVER. He said it was 40 degrees and hailing, they hit some pretty bad rapids and almost flipped, his tent leaked and his friend snored, but that he had a blast, the food was good, the company was great (company as in friends, and company as in company – here is where we pause and be jealous that Kevin’s work took them all river rafting).

He returned dirty and smelling like camping (a mixture of sweat, dust and firewood, sexy. No really.) He told me that he’d missed me. He really, really missed me! And I missed him too – I mean, I had fun running around for a few nights with my gang of girlfriends and sisters, staying up until midnight and eating mac and cheese two meals in a row just because I could, but it’s just too quiet here without my Kevin to argue with and talk to and tease.

And let’s not talk about sleeping alone. I had nobody to put my cold feet on and the dog – MY dog, whom I took in and loved and nurtured, wouldn’t even sleep on the bed with me, yet he slept with Kevin all weekend once while I was gone. The dog is a dirty, rotten traitor (and Kevin wonders why I like cats).

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Welcome home love.

I’m glad you’re back.

 

May 6 11

To My Saigey

by Aubrey

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, SAIGEY!

I remember when you were born. Wasn’t it just yesterday?

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I remember how the doctor didn’t let your momma see you right away – so I walked over and took your picture. You looked up at me and gave me the BIGGEST smile, and right then you stole my heart.

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I remember watching my little Aspen become a big sister. You cried and she told you, “don’t cry Saigey!” She was so watchful and concerned about you, and now you are her best friend.

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I remember watching my sister become a mom for the second time. You lit up her eyes. Still do!

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And then your personality emerged. Full of giggles and smiles. You were such a good baby.

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And now, here we are, vacationing as a family, you saying, “me me me me me!” when you want something. You give “lovies” and are quick to wave and say hi to everyone. You are so sweet, with your big brown eyes that look green in the sun. You are such a joy to our lives and we couldn’t live without you. I can’t wait to see what the next year brings you. LOVE YOUR LITTLE BABY MUGS, BROWNIE!

- Aunt Aub

Apr 26 11

I Blinked

by Aubrey

I WAS LOOKING THROUGH OLD PHOTOS and couldn’t believe how fast kids grow up.

Aspen on her first Easter 2008:

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Easter, 2009:

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Easter, 2010:

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Easter, 2011:

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Next thing we know, she’ll be telling us how much she hates us as she drives away to high school.

Apr 25 11

Happy Easter!

by Aubrey

PICTURES FROM THE FAMILY EASTER PARTY.

Many, many pictures.

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And to top it off, my dog peed on my brother-in-law.

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The end! Hope you had a fabulous Easter weekend.

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