I think I can, I think I can . . . I did

After months of trying and practicing, yesterday, Aubrey finally successfully ate with a fork. She saw daddy eating his pizza with a fork, and would not be content until she had one of her own. So, she tried and tried and then finally we heard a gasp, and looked over to see Aubrey proudly displaying her piece of pizza on the fork. So, we applauded exuberantly and then told her to put it in her mouth. She then turned the fork right around and put it in her mouth. She was able to get several more pieces. Sometimes, after she got one on her fork, she celebrated so much that it fell off before she got it into her mouth. Funny girl. Anyway, it was real cute to see her so excited to be learning a new skill!

We had a pretty relaxing Pioneer day. In the morning Jeff took Aubrey outside to help weed the garden and I slept in! Jeff said she was real cute, picking dirt and rocks and then helping him put weeds in a bucket. After nap time we went to BYU's botany pond. It felt really nice in the shade and Aubrey was thrilled to have ducks all around her. While there Aubrey did the most walking she has done yet. She took about 20 steps in pursuit of a duck. I guess we just gotta get some ducks at home, and then she'll be walking in no time! Then we stopped at a park, so Aubrey could go down the slides, but it was too hot, so we didn't stay long. Then into the little pool Aubrey went. Anyway, it was nice to have Jeff home and spend a relaxing day together.