Audra's Wonderland!

So you know the saying that children grow up in a flash? We it is true. I feel like Audra is growing up way to fast. She will be FOUR in less than 2 months. It seems like yesterday, she was just learning to walk.... but enough about my whining. Audra has had a lot of exciting things happen lately, and I thought it would fun every once in awhile give a glimpse into her world. She is the most amazing little girl and cracks me up on a daily basis! 

Audra loves to try new things. We thought it would be fun to put her in a some type of league and of course Ryan wanted her to try soccer. Audra was excited about the concept of soccer. It was fun to watch her progress throughout the season. She went from being the goalie (read as: playing in net and dirt) to actually wanting to run after the ball. She never scored a goal, but by the end of the season she stayed with the herd and ran towards the ball.  Maybe we will wait a couple more years before we sign her up again. 

Favorite highlight of the season was the last game. I told Audra to make sure to give her coach a hug and tell him thank you because we may not see him again.  She walked over and gave him the biggest puppy dog eyes and with the most layered dramatic voice said, " I just thought you should know we will never see each other again, goodbye..." and walked away. Oh boy, I wonder where she got her drama queen attitude.

Her coach!

Whether she was the best or not, She was definitely the CUTEST! 

Oh yeah, She did stop playing in the dirt to pose for pictures! :)

Audra finished her first year of preschool. She had a fabulous teacher! She learned to write her name, letters, and recognize some spanish. 

This year we are going to start homeschooling. I am very excited! 

Audra got her first BFF necklace. Our friends came up from San Antonio and brought her a set of, get this, soccer BFF necklaces. They made Audra promise to give it to one of her BESTEST, BESTEST friends. She choose to give it to her little friend Abagail. They were so cute and happy wearing them.

(that yellow stuff is gum, not a massive cap or something)

Last major thing going on in her life is she started Ballet. It is right up her ally and she fit right in her first class. She loved it and has been begging me to take her every day. The other night as we were saying our nightly prayers she said, "God, I just pray that you will help miss Stacy teach me all she knows. Help me learn tap and ballet and be able to dance forever". How precious is that.

Could only take a picture through crack in the window and curtain

After her first class she showed me her own moves. 

Lastly, I just wanted to share the cutest story. Audra is so excited about her new baby brother Adiah. She will sit on my lap and talk to him at least once a day. One night she was talking to him, and called him bubbie. She looked at me embarrassed and I told her it was ok and asked if that was what she wanted to nickname her brother. She shook her head yes. 

Me- "Well if he is bubbie, what will he call you?" 

Audra (thinking hard)- "He will call me Star."

Me (surprised) - "Oh, Don't you want to be called sis, sissy, or sister. Something like that"

Audra (very a matter a factly)- "No, Just starlet. He will like to call me that"

So that past few weeks she has told everyone she will be called starlet. How funny. Sometimes I wonder how she comes up with this stuff. 

 I hope everyone is having a great summer. I know I have been enjoying Ryan's small break. This week should be extra busy and fun. We are heading over to New Orleans and I am so excited.  Family Vacation 2011, here we come! :)