Best Moment of 2009

The best moment of 2009 happened on June 1st at 7:16 AM and 7:18 AM.

Aubrey Kathryn and

Lainey Ryan were welcomed into this world.

I really can't think of anything else that tops this wonderful moment. Dan and I have been "twice blessed" and very thankful for what God has given us. We can't imagine life before them.

We hope all of you are blessed in 2010!!!

New Bath Tub

Santa brought Aubrey and Lainey this cute pink duck tub. From the looks of the pictures from bath time, I believe they like it!

Ho Ho is coming

Lainey's reaction when we told her that Santa was coming Christmas Eve night

Aubrey and Lainey's First Christmas

Here are a few pictures taken over the Christmas Holidays. The girls racked up and we are still trying to figure out where it can all go! We are truly blessed with wonderful family and friends!

Happy Birthday to my Second Mom!

Happy Birthday to my second mom. Aunt Nita there aren't enough words to let you know how much you mean to me. Every since the day I was born you have always been right by my side.


I can remember thinking I was hot stuff getting to go to Tuscaloosa just to spend the night with you. I always loved wearing my shirt " Somebody in Tuscaloosa Loves Me."

You always have the right words to say to me, even though sometimes I didn't want to hear them, in the long run I always listened to you.

When Mom moved to Oklahoma and I was still in college, you stood up to the plate to be my "mom" when I needed one since my mom was so far away. You helped me out of many many binds while I was in school.

You always cooked the best meals when I was living in Tuscaloosa. Sometimes I felt like a burden coming over sooo much, but you always had my place set at the table. I still say coming over for supper at your house is one of the things I miss the most now that I dont live there anymore( it ranks up there high with tailgating on the quad!!)

I remember the day I told you that I was going to make you a GREAT Aunt. You just smiled with joy. It was really exciting when I told you that I was making you a GREAT aunt times two!!!! :)

I can never thank you enough for all you did for Dan and me while Aubrey was still in NICU. You helped us sooooo much playing the role of "grandmother" ( as most of you know, only parents and grandparents are allowed in the NICU, but other visitors are allowed if the parents are with them)since we had another baby at home to take care of as well, it was very hard being in two places at once, especially for the 5PM, 8PM and even the 11PM feedings. However, Aunt Nita was Aubrey's "MeMe" during her stay and we never let them know otherwise. Aunt Nita would get up an hour early to go feed Aubrey for us until one of us got there and then go back at night for her nightly feedings. We couldn't of survived without her during that week, she played her role so well, she even got a certificate for "World's Greatest Grandmother" (and dont think she doesn't hold that over Moma D's head!!! lol)

Overall, you have blessed our family soo much with your Christian love and care. I am very thankful, blessed and most of all proud that I can call you MY aunt and no one else gets that honor!

I love you!!!

Aubrey and Lainey's First Snow

<---getting ready to go play in the snow

I have to admit....it took longer getting them dressed to be out in the snow than the amount of time they were actually out there. However, it was a "first" of many, so whatever it took! They really weren't too sure about it, just looked at me as if they were thinking "OK what's

the big deal, let's go back inside."

Visit with Santa

The girls were very very good at their six month check up. Aubrey is weighing 15 lbs 1 oz and 26 inches long. Lainey is weighing 15 lbs 2 ozs and 26.5 inches long. Where did my little 6lb babies go?!?! They both got 5 SHOTS EACH! They both cried for a few seconds, but who wouldn't get that many shots! We are about to start baby food now, so bring on the peas, carrots, bananas, and apple sauce. Yum Yum!

Aubrey and Lainey's First Visit with Santa!

Six Months Old!

Oh how they are growing up too fast! This month is going to be an exciting one. Granted the girls won't know much going on, but the rest of the family will get joy out of them during the holidays. Aubrey is obsessed with her toes still, they are like her best friend! Lainey is all about rolling to her stomach and lifting herself up. I am waiting on the day when they both learn to roll back over! They are amazed with the Christmas tree lights in our living room and in their room. The girls go for their six month check up on Friday, BOO to getting shots! And then if the girls act good( and you know they will) we are taking them to see Santa!!!! Granted I told Dan we would have to take a loan out just to pay for one picture but it is sooo worth it when it comes to Aubrey and Lainey!