Happy 1st Birthday Allison Brooke!!!

November 13, 2007 ****7:45 a.m.****7lbs 6oz****20 in****Allison Brooke Burley

I can't believe she's already one year old! This year has flown faster than any other, of course. She has a couple of weeks yet before her first checkup, so I don't have her stats, but she is growing like a little weed! We had a little party with her friends at school. She could have cared less about the cake...now that she's mobile, she's happier on the floor!

I can't decorate cakes, so this was my alternative this year!

After school we had a small pizza party at the house...ok, so 6 lg. pizzas might not be a "small" pizza party, but anyway...
This is what Aubrey did at Alli's party...

Enjoying her gifts...









Thank goodness it tasted better than it looked!



Evan having fun with my new camera...he took some pretty good pics!






Big sister gives a helping hand...

Ready to cruise!

Yet another teething toy!

Ouch! The hardwood is a little slick for a rookie!

Not to be defeated...



Allison's biggest fan club...

My baby...

So big!!!

I love you Allison!

The Fun Continues...

Papaw and Livvy after a good lunch at Panera Bread. Check out those blue eyes!

Allison spotted Suzanna's infant seat, and quickly crawled over to it. She climbed right up to where she could get a good look at her, and was whispering, "Baby, baby." It was sweet...she was very gentle with her...


Allison's first ride...

It's a girls world!


People who know my brother always gasp a little when they see Ryan...it's like they are having a flashback. In this photo you can see a definite "Burley" connection, but Eric and Ryan still have a pretty strong resemblance.

Queen of the remote!

Alli and papaw playing a game...

Kaitlynn with one of her favorite people, Uncle Adam...

Allison and Eric share a birthday on November 13th. Ryan's big day is November 19th. We had a little party so they could all celebrate together. In lieu of cake (they will each be having one on their respective days) we opted for yummy homemade pie and ice cream: apple, pumpkin, and the biggest hit, pecan!

Alli would rather play with the camera...

Mom with beautiful Suzanna Kate...

Group hug...

Three adorable redheads (yes Eric, you are still adorable!)

Ryan, almost 9...



Alli is almost 1...





Uncle Greg sharing a precious moment with Suzanna...

An annual tradition...Eric always receives (along with a few other things) undershirts from his mama!

Eric, headed for the big 28...

A picture is worth a thousand words - check out these expressions!

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A Few Scenes From The Weekend...

On Saturday afternoon, Eric, Megan, and their beautiful daughters rolled into town. Although their visit wasn't a surprise, we were sure happy to see them get here! We haven't all been together since the end of July, so this was a treat. I try not to sit around and lament the fact that we all live so far apart. I choose rather to enjoy to the fullest the moments we are together! (That is not to say I don't miss them!)
















Pieces of Aubrey