The Cast is Off!

Aubrey got her cast off yesterday! The x-rays showed that the bone had completely healed. We are so thankful that she got a good report. She adapted to her cast amazingly well and was able to walk, march, and even jump with it on. Now that she has it off, she still walks with a limp, and the doctor said she probably would for a couple of weeks. He said that her leg will still be a little sore, and she will also just have to get used to walking normally again. I have a feeling she will be running around again in no time.

Her last night with her cast

So excited to get her cast off!

It was wonderful to be able to give her a real bath last night! She did not care for the sponge baths at all. I let her stay in the tub for about 30 minutes. I know it had to feel so good.

Shelby's Birthday Pictures

Well, now that almost a whole month has passed, I am finally getting around to posting Shelby's birthday pictures. We were so glad that Na-Na and Jimdaddy were here to celebrate with us. We went to Chili's for dinner, then came home and let Shelby open her gifts. She was excited to receive a cell phone, money for her bedroom makeover, and many other special gifts. The weekend following her birthday, Shelby, and her friends Annah Beth and Julia, spent the night at the Auburn Hotel and Conference Center on campus. Of course I tagged along too. Shelby won a gift certificate while at DARE camp this summer for a free nights stay and Sunday Brunch. It was very nice. They even upgraded our room to a suite. We went to Cheeburger Cheeburger on Saturday night and then swam in the hotel pool. Sunday we were treated to an amazing brunch complete with a jazz band. It was definitely a weekend to remember!

Na-Na, Shelby, and Jimdaddy

Marlee, Aubrey, and Laney happy to be celebrating Shelby's B-day!

Ready to open presents

Her own phone!


A friend sandwich


Annah Beth, Shelby, and Julia

Ready for a dip

Posing for the camera

3 Sweet girls!

Uh-Oh, Aubrey!

Poor Aubrey had an unfortunate accident on Thursday afternoon. She climbed on to the trampoline with the big girls, and somehow managed to fall just the wrong way and fracture her tibia bone (just below the knee). I am usually so careful about watching her when she's on there, but Marlee had a friend over and I was standing in the driveway talking to her mom, and before I knew it Aubrey had fallen. On Friday morning, she would not put any weight on her left foot at all, and wouldn't even try to walk. Thankfully, I already had plans to take her to the doctor on Friday for her 18 month check up. Dr. Smalley referred us to Auburn Diagnostic Center for X-Rays, where they confirmed the fracture. It was too late yesterday afternoon to get in with an Orthopedic doctor, so we opted to skip the Emergency Room. We came home and called our friend and neighbor, Sherri, whose husband Bob is an orthopedic surgeon. They were able to hook us up with an appointment this morning at 7:3o at The Orthopedic Clinic. They are open on Saturday mornings for a football clinic for high school players injured in Friday night games, so we went early and Dr. Bob was so kind to tend to Aubrey before he started his busy day. Aubrey will have to wear her cast until September 21st. She has done really well with it, but gets very frustrated when she can't get around like she wants to. She has already figured out how to crawl with it on, and took a few steps this afternoon. By the way, she weighed 26 lbs. 8 ounces at her check-up and was still tracking in the 75th percentile in both weight and height. I forgot to write down her height, so I'll have to update that later.

Poor Baby!

Trying to crawl

I caught Laney trying to make a cast impression with her play-dough

Aubrey didn't seem to mind

Not loving the sponge bath

Ready for bed after a long day

We'll see how she sleeps tonight. I know she is going to be so uncomfortable. Hopefully, she'll get a good nights rest and make more progress tomorrow.

I still plan to do a slide show on Shelby's birthday before the long weekend is over.

Some Pink for the Whites!

What do these 3 sweet boys need? A baby SISTER! Julie found out today that she is having a baby girl in January. I think she is still in shock. We can't wait for them to see how much fun little girls are. Congratulations John, Julie, and boys! We are so excited for you!

(Please ignore the date on this picture. It was actually taken at the beach last month.)

Happy Birthday Shelby!

Just a quick post to wish Shelby a very HAPPY 11th BIRTHDAY!!! I will update with more pictures later, but wanted to be sure to acknowledge her special day. We have enjoyed spending the last couple of days with Na-Na and Jimdaddy, and are looking forward to seeing May-May and Paw-Paw on Thursday. More partying to come!

Happy Birthday Laney!

Our sweet Laney Beth is 5 years old today! We celebrated her birthday earlier in the week with Na-Na and Jimdaddy, and again today with our own party after church. She requested a special lunch of McDonalds and wants to go swimming at the neighborhood pool this afternoon. She is very easy to please. She got her very own American Girl doll that is from the "Just Like Me" line, only it doesn't look too much like her. It is the one that she insisted on though, and Laney is very excited about her. She named her Alexis. I am so proud of Laney. She has handled Kindergarten like a champ, and has become such a sweet, smart, independent big girl. We love you, Laney!

Back to School

The girls started back to school this past Monday. Cary had to be at a meeting in Atlanta that morning as well, so it was a very hectic day. Laney started Kindergarten, Marlee the 3rd grade, and Shelby Middle School (6th Grade). I had to have them all ready and out the door by 7 o'clock, and all headed to different schools. They seem to really like their teachers, and we are hoping for a great year.

Laney and her teacher

Marlee and her teacher

Shelby ready for 6th grade

Marlee excited to be a big 3rd grader

Laney waiting to catch the bus on Tuesday