3 months

I can't believe our little Roo is 3 months old already!

She is growing up way too fast! She already has such a cute personality. She loves to have conversations, smiles like cazy. And may I add, she even flirts with her smile? Ha because its true!

The day Aubri turned 3 months old, is the same day we lost our sweet Gandpa.

So  it was a somber day. And she knew it. She didn't make a peep at the hospital, and we were there for nearly 3 hours.  She loved her Great-Grandpa so much! She even perks up when I play "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" Afterall, it was the first song she heard, and it was Grandpa who sang it to her.

Plum Tucked Out

 After putting Aubri down for bed last night, I came downstairs to find Austin like this.

He must have been extremely exhausted to fall asleep like that.
Did I mention it was only 7:30pm too?

I don't blame him though. Between work, school, and his church calling; he is gone Monday to Thursday from 7:45am to 8:30pm, sometimes even 9pm.

We will be thrilled when he is done with school this Summer. He can relax for once.

I do have to say even with his busy life outside the home, he is the most phenomenal husband and a fantastic daddy.

BFF's

Meet Aubri's new BFF's, Roo & Minnie.

She held on to them for a good hour or so. Eating, kissing and squeezing them!

She gets so exited every time she sees them.

Hopefully this means car rides won't be so miserable for her (and us) anymore!

For He's A Jolly Good Fellow

Yesterday morning,  we recieved a phone call early in the morning.  It was my brother telling me that

my Grandpa had been rushed to the hospital by ambulance. With a faint pulse, his chances were slim.

I automaitcally broke down crying. Never in my life, have I ever started to cry so fast in my life.

Through the tears,  immediately started to pack up Aubri so we could get there as fast as possible.

Before I could even get Aubri in her carseat, I received another phone call from my Mom.

He didn't make it.  My heart instantly sunk. I was devestated.

I knew that he would be passing soon, but not this soon. He had gone down hill alot in the last year.

But Grandpa had always been a fighter and beat the odds. Doctors told him years, and years ago he only had 5 year to live. After having heart problems for years, diabetes, and recently treated for cancer, he left us, and went on to next life. 

While I am so sadden by his death, I know that he is at peace and pain free.

I am so glad he was here when Aubri was born. I grateful he was strong in the gospel and able to be in the circle at Aubri's blessing.   I am grateful for the example he set of being selfless and putting others first.

We love you so much Grandpa, and are so grateful to have you in our life.

Our Joker

Aubri  has had thrush now for about 10 days. Poor girl.

 On day 8, I asked the pharmasitst at Target if there was anything I could, because it seemed to be getting worse, instead of better.  They gave Gentian Violet.  He warned it would stain anything and everything, and trust me it does!  We gave it to Aubri, and this what she has looked like since.

When she smiles real big, she reminds us of the Joker from Dark Knight.

I know its a horrible thing to compare your child to, but its was the first thing that jumped into our heads.

Hopefully it goes away soon!  It would be nice not to get such weird looks from strangers.

My Favorite Person

I absolutely love being a Mom.  I've enjoyed every moment, including the rough ones. Aubri is an angel. She is getting on a schedule so I am finally able to get something done during the day.  I adore this girl more than anything in the world. (Well, its actually a tie with her Daddy.) but really, she's a doll and the perfect daughter!