Aubrey at 1 by Petula Pea Photography

The S-B's love capturing memories and why not have some photos taken from our really great friend and photographer Patty Williams of Petula Pea Photography. Patty does an amazing job snapping the perfect moments and poses. As promised from a previous post, her are some highlights of a special day in Encinitas, celebrating our baby Aubrey turning 1 along with some beautiful family shots.

Momma & Aubrey Sharing a Moment

Derek & Daddy

Momma & Derek

Daddy & Aubrey Sharing a Laugh

"Can I tell you a secret baby sister?"

The S-B's

ONEderful

Aubrey Gets Her Ears Pierced

The day following Aubrey's Winter ONEderland, we took Aubrey to Piercing Pagoda in the Plaza Bonita Mall to get Aubrey's ears pierced. Erica picked out the cutest Amethyst (Aubrey's birthstone) flower-shaped earrings before the piercing experience. Erica had the pleasure of holding our baby in our lap while I watched behind the counter. Aubrey cried for a little bit but after a few minutes, she was up and walking.

The before pic (Aubrey has no idea what's going on):



The after pic with the lady who pierced Aubrey's ears:



Erica, the kids and Lolo & Lola riding the train after the piercing:



Walking around the mall like nothing happened.

Aubrey's Winter ONEderland

On February 23rd, 2012, our baby Aubrey officially became a 1-year-old! We celebrated her Birthday on the 19th of February by throwing her a party themed Winter ONEderland at our neighborhood community clubhouse known as Winding Oaks within Windingwalk. The room was decorated with winter elements, including snowflakes and penguins. The grab bags for the kids contained hostess snow balls, powdered donuts and several winter-themed items. There was even a hot chocolate bar. Family, friends and acquaintances were in attendance. Overall, the party was a success! Check out some pics from the special occasion, courtesy of our very great and awesome friend, Aurena.

Aubrey's Birthday Cake created by Sumi's Oven





The Invitations & Banner:







The S-B's









The Grandparents:











Our Friends & Aubrey's Godparents:












Cake Time!









Thanks to everyone who shared this special day with us and for our Family and Friends for helping us throw this amazing party!

More Picture to Come! Be on the look out for the following posts. We hired Heidi-O-Photos for some professional pictures during the party as well as Petula Pea Photography for Aubrey's 1 year shoot!

Aubrey Walks For the 1st Time!

On January 29th, Aubrey accomplished an amazing feat by walking for the first time! She took nearly 12 steps from the middle of the family room to the couch. We've been getting her to practice so that she can walk before her birthday party and she did it! Check out the video!

Aubrey's 1st Christmas

This year was Aubrey's 1st Christmas, nearly 2 months before she turns 2 years old. As usual for each Christmas celebration, Christmas Eve was spent in San Diego with the Buenaventura Family. Each year the family hosts the celebration at a different location from the last year. It was our turn to host Christmas Eve and what a better place to have Aubrey's first Christmas than in our home! Upon opening gift, Derek received an ipod touch, a leap frog leapster leappad tablet, a razor scooter and some other toys. Aubrey got a rockin' elmo toy, some clothes, other toys and money.











After the celebration of Christmas in our house, we immediately packed all of our presents, clothes and items and headed up north to Delano for Christmas with the Sison's. WIth no sleep, we hit the road at around 2AM and got to Delano at around 5:30 AM. From there, we settled for a couple of hours and then the whole family opened presents. We spent several days in Delano after Christmas and then came home to open the rest of the gifts.