Aubree Talking

JD and I had to share this video that we got of Aubree this evening after her bath. We have tried multiple times to catch her talking to us on video but this time was by far the best!!

Decorating Woof Luv!

So I just had to share the funniest gift we (actually our dogs) received this christmas. As most of you know, Bosley and Jessie are outside dogs now that they have a wonderful dog house. This thing is a monster! It is 6 feet long, 4 feet wide, and 4 feet tall. It even has insulated walls, a radiant barrier roof, a heat lamp, and a hole for a soon to come AC unit. Crazy, I know but it was the only way that I would allow my first babies to be put outside. Well anyway, GiGi and Leslie thought that the dog house needed a little decoration. Here is what they gave us (them!) to hang in their house.....

Our First Christmas as a Family of 3!

There is nothing like the holidays to make us realize just how truly blessed we all are! Although we were given the most wonderful gifts, there is nothing that is more special that our precious baby girl. She had a wonderful first Christmas (I think) although she slept through most of it! Here are a few pictures of what Aubree did on her first Christmas.

While we did this.........

Aubree did this....

And this......

And this!

It may not look like it, but she really did have a blast! I have a feeling that next year she will be a little more interested!

Aubrees First Christmas Picture

Aubree has officially had her first Christmas picture taken. Angela came over last week and took them for us so that we would not have to take the baby outside in this nasty weather. At first, in true baby fashion, Aubree did not want to cooperate. She didn't want anything to do with the pretty green dress. She decided that while wearing the beautiful dress and laying on the white blanket that Aunt Claudette made for her would be the perfect time to make a present for all of us! Luckily there was no overflow (good thing daddy puts the diapers on nice and snug)! After she was all cleaned up she was in a better mood. Although we didn't get any smiles, at least she wasn't screaming!

Who needs presents when you have already been given the greatest gift of all!

2 Months Old Already!

Monday, Aubree turned 2 months old. I can not believe it! Time is flying by. I am already making myself sick just thinking about the fact that I have to go back to work in less than 3 weeks. On Monday, we took her to the doctor to get her 2 month checkup. All is good and she is growing like a weed. She is now 11lbs 11oz and is 21 3/4 inches long. She is in the 50th percentile in weight and only the 25th in height. Looks like she is going to be short like her mom. She did very well at her appointment until the shots started. She got 3 shots and it was so sad. She screamed when she actually got the shots and then stopped almost immediately. I couldn't even watch. Her daddy had to be the one to stand by the table. I actually covered my face and shed a few tears myself. Once we got home she wasn't fussy but she did sleep the day away. I thought it would mess up her schedule but she has actually began sleeping longer since then. She is such a big girl.....she is sleeping 6 1/2 hours now at night!

2 months old and she already has a terrified look when the doctor comes in!

I had to apologize to her before the shots began :(


See her boo boo's!

Look Who's Smiling Now!!!

Aubree makes us work really hard for these smiles. JD and I have had sounds coming out of us that we didn't know we had. Just plain 'ol talking does not warrant a smile from her! We can usually get 2 or 3 big smiles in the morning after she has eaten and had her morning poopie and she is nice and content. Most of the time she is looking at us like we are crazy but every now and again she gives us the biggest grin and completely melts our hearts!

5 Generations of Girls

Aubree had a wonderful first Thanksgiving. She actually had 2 first Thanksgivings! On Wednesday we had dinner with JD's family and on Thursday we had dinner with my family. Both were great and we ate way too much! Unfortunately, I (the girl who always has a camera) did not take any pictures. I don't know what I was or was not thinking....especially on my baby's first Thanksgiving. One memorable picture that my cousin took was of Aubree, myself, my mom, my granny, and my great grandmother. 5 generations of females! My great grandmother is 97 as was able to come have dinner with us this year and she met Aubree for the first time. How special!