Belly

Someone asked me to post a picture of my belly, so here we are at the Arbo this weekend. I am 25 weeks and counting.

Monkey Dreams

Daddy post:

The other night I went in to check on Aubrey before we went to bed. This is how I found her - holding hands with her Gorilla. She sleeps with her 'golila' and her 'baby' - which is the smaller, or baby monkey. I just had to turn the lights on and snap this picture.

China Doll

Tommy brought back these adorable jammies from China. She is so adorable.

Sticker

I put this sticker on Aubrey's arm today. She took one look at it and said "MAMA". I think I should be insulted :)

WE MISS YOU DADA!!!!

Tommy is in China and we miss him sooooooo much! In the morning Aubrey asks for him with the saddest look in her eyes, and the rest of the day I try to juggle her and my job, and it is a struggle. I sure do miss how much he does for us every day, and I know Aubrey is confused and she clings to me more than ever. We cannot wait for you to come home!

She was sad, so I gave her an Oreo, which made her sadder when she wanted more!

Then I gave in....

Then she took some self portraits - please note the 'I love Dad' onesie.

We Love you and miss you so much - come home soon!

What's in a Name?

I am really struggling to name our second baby girl, since I feel her name needs to be as beautiful and special as Aubrey. It is such an important decision!!! Anyway - I am feeling Sappy and Weepy today for some reason. The following is in part the inspiration for Aubrey. Enjoy.


And Aubrey was her name,
A not so very ordinary girl or name.
But who's to blame?
For a love that wouldn't bloom For the hearts that never played in tune.
Like a lovely melody that everyone can sing,
Take away the words that rhyme it doesn't mean a thing.

And Aubrey was her name.
We triped the light and danced together to the moon,
But where was June.
No it never came around. If it did it never made a sound,
Maybe I was absent or was listening to fast,
Catching all the words, but then the meaning going past,

But God I miss the girl,
And I'd go a thousand times around the world just to be
Closer to her than to me.
And Aubrey was her name,
I never knew her,
but I loved her just the same,
I loved her name.

Wish that I had found the way And the reasons that would make her stay.
I have learned to lead a life apart from all the rest.
If I can't have the one I want,
I'll do without the best.

But how I miss the girl
And I'd go a million times around the world just to say
She had been mine for a day.

- Bread 1970

Below is the link to the song.
http://www.tommygalloway.com/temp/aubrey.mp3

Nap of all Naps

Aubrey is currently taking the longest nap of her life - 3.5 hours! Holy Cow! Of course the poor baby is sick, but still. I cannot believe it! I have heard of other babies doing this, I thought it was an Urban Myth.