Aubrey's Favorite Dress

Here's a "new" family picture of us. It was hard to get Aubrey to look the right direction. This was the best we could do. :)

Mommy and Aubrey were napping, and Daddy caught us as I was waking up. She is so beautiful I can't help but stare.

I had been waiting for Aubrey to be big enough to wear this dress, but when I tried it on her it was almost too small! My goal is for her to wear each outfit at least once. Wish me luck!

Aubrey's Shopping Trip and more...

Even though Aubrey has plenty of clothes to get her through the months ahead, Ben and I decided to take her on a little shopping trip and pick out a few things ourselves. We had so much fun looking through the outfits! Ben came with to help keep me from going overboard. There's just something about buying things for your little girl that makes it easy to lose track of what you are spending. We got her quite a few things and I took a few pictures of her in my favorite outfit. She has little jean shorts and flowered babydoll top. I think she looks adorable. She also got new "duckie" pjs.

Daddy loves her "duckies". He was studying, but he got a little distracted being a dad.

The next morning Aubrey decided she wanted to come snuggle with mom and dad. We had the whole family in bed with us...even Sadie joined us. It doesn't happen very often, but every now and then she will take her morning nap with mom.

Being in sunny Mississippi we thought she would need a hat. We were just getting ready to go bowling and we couldn't pass up the photo op.

We have some modified tummy time. She doesn't like to be on her tummy for too long, but she doesn't mind being propped up on her boppy.

"Whew...it takes a lot of effort to hold my head up..."

She is learning to love her baths more and more. She especially loves the big girl towel she got from Great-Great Aunt Judy.

She must be dreaming of something good.

Aubrey loves to stick her tongue out and lick her lips. She's pretty impressed with herself.

Sadie loves to be near Aubrey and takes every opportunity she can to give her kisses.

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.