Daddy photography

Video time

Well, after a busy weekend of visiting with family, I finally got Aubri on video, rolling over.  She's so precious.  Enjoy!

Sorry it's kinda dark, but check out that mullet!

Rolling over, again!

Yesterday we went to Austin to pick up Aubri's 3 uncles, my little brothers, to visit for the weekend.  We left FW in the morning and went to Daniel's splash day at his elementary school.  It was hot, loud, and wet, but it was great to see uncle Daniel have such a good time.  Aubri sat in her stroller like a big girl and then feel asleep later in the afternoon.  After splash day, we went to see some good friends and hang out until the rest of the uncles were out of school. While we were visiting, Aubri was laying on her back and she rolled to her tummy, like it was "no big deal". I need to get it on video because it's so cute. It's crazy how babies have to develop every skill from scratch and it's so fun to see her meet milestones.

Uncle Daniel at splash day

Sweet sleeping baby

Mirror, Mirror

Aubri has really started getting interested in her reflection.  When she's fussy, I'll walk into the bathroom and stand in front of the mirror and she just stares at herself.  Sometimes I'll sit on the bathroom counter with her in my lap, so she can look in the mirror.

In the last couple of days she has started purposefully grabbing for things while in her car seat, bumbo, or highchair.  Of course, whatever she grabs goes straight to her mouth.  I'm so proud of my little monkey.

Today she started curling over and touching her feet when laying on my thighs. She's getting a little bit squirmier (is that a word?) each day.  Sometimes when I'm holding her and bouncing her to sleep, my arms get so tired and sore, but I have to think that one day in the near future she'll be trying to push away and do her own thing.  I cherish each moment that I get to spend with her and I am blessed to have such a sweet little girl.

Pisces

Pisces is considered a water sign.  Both Aubri and I are Pisces, born between February 19th and March 20th.  As a baby, I loved bath time and as an adult, my favorite summer activity is anything water-related.  Bath time for Aubri is kind of hit or miss. We've been getting really good at sticking to our bedtime routine of bath, read, feed and bed.  She hasn't always loved her bath time.  Dustin has given her baths since day one and he really enjoys the special time with her.  After we found out that Aubri loves the bumbo, he got the bright idea to use it in the bath (against all warnings of not using it as a flotation device or in the bath).  This has brought a whole new meaning to bath time.  She has started kicking and splashing and loves her bath.  They are lasting longer now that she enjoys them more.  I can't wait to take her swimming this summer.  I love my little Pisces.

New experiences

Dustin and I keep saying that Aubri is growing up right before our eyes.  Angie's little girl let Aubri borrow her bumbo and she LOVES it!  She'll just sit and look around.  I thought since she seems to like sitting up so much, I'd try out her highchair.  She loves that too.  She sits and watches me make lunch or dinner, fold clothes, or dance to the iPod.  She thinks it's hilarious when I sing along and show off my stellar dance moves.  Pretty soon we'll be dancing together all over the house.

Just chillin'

Favorite new toy

Boxer stance- put up your dukes

Joining mommy and daddy for dinner

Mother's Day

Today was my first mother's day and it was so special.  First off, I got to sleep in AND take a shower, including washing my hair.  Then Aubri distracted me so Dustin could make me a delicious breakfast.

My brother's were in town this weekend, to celebrate mother's day with our mom, so after breakfast, we got dressed and went to see them.  We ate lunch at our favorite Italian food restaurant, Spaghetti Warehouse.  My brother's left for Austin around 3pm and Dustin, Aubri and I spent the rest of the afternoon lounging around the house together.  I couldn't imagine a better mother's day!

The precious baby that calls me mommy

All tuckered out after a long, eventful day

My amazing Mother's Day gift from Aubri.  She's a future photographer, just like her mommy!

9 week photo shoot:

http://www2.snapfish.com/thumbnailshare/AlbumID=757968009/a=43599772_43599772/otsc=SHR/otsi=SALBlink/COBRAND_NAME=earthlink/

2 month portraits

This past monday, a good friend of ours took family pictures for Aubri's 2 month birthday. Her name is Kasey- www.kaseybphotography.com- and she's amazing. Check her out!

Here's the link to view all the pictures:

http://www2.snapfish.com/thumbnailshare/AlbumID=657113009/a=43599772_43599772/otsc=SHR/otsi=SALBlink/COBRAND_NAME=earthlink

2 month check-up

This morning we got up early and Aubri had her 2-month check up.  She weighs 11.2 pounds and is 23 1/4 inches long.  Dustin says she is growing like a weed.  She got her first set of shots and it was heartbreaking to hear her cry from the pain.  Keri gave me this great idea to put her in a dress so right after the shots, I could pick her up and cuddle with her instead of fussing with pants or a onsie.  Thanks Keri!  She actually didn't cry very much, and was a little trooper.  Now we're ready to get her ears pierced.  I already have the earrings picked out.  We spent the rest of the morning at home playing and sleeping.

In the afternoon we went and got Aubri a present for her 2-month birthday.  This past weekend we spent the night at Kari and Matt's house, so the boys could ride in the MS150, and Aubri tried out Connor's rainforest bouncer chair.  She loved it so much, I knew we had to get one.  She smiles so big and coos when the lights and sounds go on and off.  She's really good at kneeing/kicking the hanging animals so they make noise.

Yesterday, Dustin took the day off from work to rest from the MS150 and hang out with "his girls".  We met a good friend at the Grapevine Botanical Gardens to take family pictures.  I'm so excited to see them.  Check back soon  and I'll hopefully have some photos posted.

Poor little legs

New toy for a brave little girl

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Baby Dedication

Today our precious little girl was dedicated to sweet Jesus with the rest of our home group babies.  It was such a special treat to share this moment with our good friends.  Dustin and I pray everyday that Aubri will grow to know the Lord and that we will set godly examples for her.  These past months have drawn me so much closer to Him and I pray that Aubri will always seek comfort in Jesus through all of life's happy times and heartaches.

Dedication pictures:

http://www2.snapfish.com/thumbnailshare/AlbumID=676778009/a=43599772_43599772/otsc=SHR/otsi=SALBlink/COBRAND_NAME=earthlink/