Hi there!

Here is a picture of Audrey wearing her Daddy's hat. While she looks a bit Fred Berry, aka Rerun from What's Happening (RIP btw), the picture makes me smile.

Audrey and her buddy Hunter

Audrey and her pal Hunter hung out together on New Year's Eve. Aud had a nice visit, but Hunter was injured when he fell down and landed on Audrey's new train. He was a trooper, and didn't let that get him down despite a nasty bruise.

Christmas Doodle

Audrey-Doodle enjoyed her first Christmas this week. She was happy to receive a great many gifts from family and friends, and was able to visit with her five cousins.

Here are a few shots of her hanging with her (very tired) old man, and loaded up in her car-seat.

The Hideout

The Aud wanted to go to The Hideout today with Mommy and Daddy. However, since Daddy will need to fire up the snow-blower just to get out of the driveway today - no Hideout for you.

Aud was geared up wearing her Hideout onesie (courtesy of Team Sleper), but she'll be busy with Dad today - staying in and watching the Lions invade San Diego.

Happy Holidays from the Aud

Greetings, fellow peeps. Aud is getting amped for her first Christmas. And why not? Good food, shiny tree, fun music and new presents are all in store. Aud is hoping for a tooth and a book on the finer points of crawling.

Aud picks out her first Christmas Tree

Today, Audrey went to the Christmas Tree farm to look for a Christmas Tree. This will be her mommy and daddy's fifth tree in Ada, which shocks them immensely.

Anyhow, after a morning drive to Rockford on winding, snow-covered road - we found the tree farm. The Thurston's were underwhelmed at the selection of concolor fir trees. So, Team Thurston drove back to the Cascade area and got the gigantic tree that we get each year - from the little lot behind the liquor store.

Just a beautiful tree that had to be squeezed through the door. The great thing about concolor fir trees are that they smell like oranges. In fact, our entire house now smells of oranges. No lights or ornaments on the tree yet, but that will occur after the Lions game tomorrow.

Aud & Tom sitting in the tree...

The Patriots and Colts game today is being referred to as "Super Bowl XLI Part Deux." Mommy and Daddy will rooting for the Colts to win, however, Audrey will be cheering for Tom Brady. Not the Patriots, just Tom. We discovered early on that little Aud has a crush on Mr. Brady. She could be in the middle of a crying fit and if Tom comes on, she stops and starts cooing at the TV.