Ben's T-38 Solo

So...we have been a little behind on the pictures for Ben's solo in the T-38.  I am not allowed on the flight line so we had to wait for one of his buddies to be able to go out and take pictures.  These are just two of the pictures we got.  He has around 15 solos in this jet.  Some of them are just him and others are formation solos where he flies against another jet.  This was his third or fourth time out on his own, but we thought you would enjoy the pics!

Space Shuttle Landing

Today was a big day at Columbus AFB.  The space shuttle piggy-backed a 747 and landed here on its way back to Florida.  We were able to go out to the perimeter road and watch it come in.  Here are a few pics and a video of it landing.

Ben and our neighbor Dave were crammed in the back trying to stay cool.  Would you believe we got the door to shut?

Here's something you don't see every day.

Grammy's Visit

So...I know it's a few weeks old, but these pictures were so cute I couldn't resist putting them up.  Grandma Kim and Grandpa Ken came to visit a few weeks ago and these are some of the pictures they took.  The last one is my favorite:)

Time Flies...

At the request of one of my friends I have added more pics to the blog.  Hope you enjoy!

You can't see it here, but on the butt of this onesie there is a T-38.

After my first bath!

Our family is finally adjusting to its newest member.  Aubrey is growing each day and is spending more and more time awake.  I love being a mom and spending time with her each day.  She is four weeks old now and I think I'm starting to get the hang of things.  Daddy is still working hard and helping out around the house when he can.  I'll try to get more pics up soon!

Four Days Old

We've made it through our first few days home with flying colors.  Aubrey is a wonderful baby.  She still spends most of her days sleeping, but we love it when she opens her eyes and looks around.  Here are a few more pictures of her.  The first one is the day we brought her home in her outfit.  It is a newborn size, but she is drowning in it.

I took these pictures this morning.  She loves laying on the lamb Grandma Kim bought her.

I love the little sleepers she wears to bed.  They are a little big, but with the hand covers and footies she is adorable.

Daddy is heading back to work today so its just Aubrey, Mommy, and Sadie at home.  Hopefully he doesn't miss her too much and can focus on his flying.

Aubrey Mae

After nine long months of waiting our little Aubrey Mae arrived at 2:54 pm on Thursday, April 30.  She weighed in at 7lbs 12 oz and was 19.5 inches long.  She is absolutely beautiful in every way.  Ben and I can't figure out yet who she looks like, but we made one pretty baby.  Here are just a few pictures from the last two days.  I promise to post more, but this should tide you guys over for a few days.  Thank y'all for your thoughts and prayers.  Baby and Mommy are doing great and can't wait to go home.

She was just getting cleaned up...

She really likes to snuggle...

Aubrey has had her Bunny-Bear by her side the whole time...

Looking up at daddy and melting his heart already...

Still Waiting...

It's another beautiful day in Mississippi.  All the storms of the south have been north of us for the most part.  We get the warm sunny days instead.  Ben and I have been spending a lot of time outside keeping up with yard work and the flowers my dad planted for me.  It was getting a little hard for me to bend down and dig in the dirt so my dad helped out when he was here.  They look great and add so much color!  Ben is still working hard, but playing just as hard.  He had his first solo flight in the T-38 last week and is soloing today again.  He described it like driving a car for the first time by yourself, but way cooler.  One of his IPs said, "We give you 10 hours in this jet and then we give you the keys to a super-sonic jet.  Good Luck!"  They have a good time over in the 50th. 

As I promised, here is a picture of our new car.  Ben had a hard time giving up the Subaru, but he liked that this car was black too.  After having it for a month and a half we really love it.  Now we just need a little someone to put in the back seat!  (Besides Sadie).

I was just relaxing watching tv and Sadie decided to snuggle.  I think she is going to love the baby.  The other day she laid in the nursery for a few hours on the rug in front of the changing table.  Even with all the toys in there for her to get in trouble with she just laid there.  She is already learning how to be gentle.  I can't wait to see her when we bring the baby home!

Below are a few pictures of the nursery we got set up.  My parents and Jonah came down to visit for his spring break and helped us get everything ready.  Dad and Ben put all the furniture together while my mom and I sorted through all the clothes, gifts, and things.  We had a good time, but now Ben and I are getting antsy for a baby to occupy the space.  Hopefully she'll be here any day now!

Changing Table and Bookshelf

Crib

Dresser, Hamper, and Bookshelf again

As you can see there isn't much left to do in the nursery so I am working on keeping up with the other general housework so there isn't a lot to do when we come home from the hospital.  Today is cookie day.  I'm planning on getting a few dozen cookies baked for Ben's flight room.  Most of the guys are single and don't get a lot of extra goodies.  If nothing else it will keep me busy for awhile until Ben gets home and we go for our walk.  Hope y'all have a good week and we'll keep you updated on the BabyWatch.