Family News!!

Sunday, June 28, 2009 Posted by Dana J. 2 comments
Garrick, Aubree & I are pleased to announce my pregnancy!!! We found out about a month ago, I'm almost 9 weeks. The due date is February 3, 2010 (the day after my birthday), but knowing my luck I'll probably be in labor on Superbowl Sunday & deliver mid-game... Ahhhh!!!

Aubree, we think is understanding this "there's a baby in Mommy's belly" story, because she points to my belly & says, "Bebe" & gives the baby kisses. She'll be an amazing older sister & we can't wait for the little one's arrival! :)

Aubree will be two in September & is potty trained when at home. She wears her Dora the Explorer underwear & goes to the toilet when she needs to go... So we're very pleased. The only time she goes pee in her diaper is when she's sleeping, or when we're away from home. I would hope that Aubree will be fully potty trained by the time she is 2, that's when she'll be moving into her toddler "big girl" bed & just in time to get the crib ready for Baby #2!

Aubzy is talking quite a bit & has become such a Daddy's Girl!!! All she wants to do is to be with her Dada. Daddy goes & buys her new shoes often & that seems to be her weakness - she says "shoes" about 50 times a day! She talks to her Dad a lot! I just hear her going on for 20 minutes straight with her arms moving all over the place, telling BIG stories! Maybe she sees me always talking up a storm to Daddy.... She probably thinks he's the guy to go talk to. Poor Garrick, two overly talkative girls... he needs his boy! ;)

We're in a heat wave... 107 degrees today, so I've been pretty sick! I don't know why the heat is so miserable when you're pregnant & I'm only a little bit pregnant. I've lost weight in the last month, but my belly is definitely getting some shape. I can feel my uterus when I lay down... So I think I'll start "showing" pretty soon! :)

When the weather actually lets us enjoy the outdoors, I'll be sure to get some updated pics of Aubree up here!

(Our first Ultrasound picture... 130 bpm & that beautiful little flicker of life!)
I thought this was so cute, after we got back from our ultrasound, Aubree & I took a nap, when I woke up, I saw this little picture displayed on a table in our house... Garrick's a proud Daddy of 2 (almost)!
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Acey Boy....

Posted by Dana J. 1 comments
... We'll miss you! :(



So, I haven't really updated anyone on our Ace situation. It's been pretty tough on us. We just got our snugly little sweetheart Ace a few months ago & just love him like crazy! He was my baby-boy! Garrick & I had to make a decision for our family & that was to re-home Ace. It was a tough decision, but it was done out of fairness to the little pup we grew to love & to our growing family. It was one of those decisions that doesn't really feel right, but you just know it's what NEEDS to be done.

We found an amazing family who adopted him into their own. They absolutely love him, as we do & it ended up feeling very right. So, Ace is gone now & we have so much more ahead of us. Although tough, it was the right decision.

Thank you all for keeping us, Ace & his new family in your prayers! The prayers really helped us get through this process.
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Pool Party at the Neighbors

Wednesday, June 17, 2009 Posted by Dana J. 2 comments
We met up with a couple neighbors for a nice afternoon pool party, hosted by David & Julie... Our neighbors up the street with three adorable little boys!

We had a really fun time hanging out with everyone. I didn't venture into the water, because I wasn't feeling too good. But I was able to get some great pictures of my two favorite people having fun in the sun, Garrick & Aubree.









After we got home, the fun continued... Only this time in the sprinklers & the broken sprinkler seemed especially exciting for Aubree & Ace.

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An update on my beautiful boy, Ace

Tuesday, June 9, 2009 Posted by Dana J. 0 comments

I love my little Ace so much!! He is by far the sweetest, most kindest dog ever! He is such a happy little guy & never holds a grudge. He rarely barks & is so easy-going... Just as long as he has lots of food & clean water!! Overall, he really just wants to please us - so lots of positive affirmation from us. We really love this little guy!! :)





Aubzy's playing in the sprinklers on a warm Summer morning... I don't think there are things much more fun than that when you're almost 2!





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Fairytale Town

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Me & Aubree had a "Mom & me date" at Fairytale Town & had fun, even though Aubree shows few expressions.... She did have fun!!

Jack & Jill went up the hill to fetch a pail of water....

...Jack fell down & broke his crown, Jill came tumbling after!

(Aubree never fell after Jill) :)

I thought Eeyore was a depressed donkey...
I guess something got him all excited! :)

Farmer Aubs:


The Butcher, the Baker & Aubree's the Candlestick Maker!! :)

Peter Rabbit


Mr. McGregor's Garden

Aubree helped fix the damage from Peter Rabbit.

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Atlanta Braves vs. SF Giants

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Just about every year we go out to San Francisco to cheer on our favorite Baseball team, the Atlanta Braves. This was Aubree's first official Baseball game, we had a great time... even though Aubree was sick & the Braves got swept by the Giants!! :( But, none the less, fun! We met up with a few friends who live in the SF area & they watched the game with us!

Daddy "fixing" Aubree's hat

Looking good guys! :)

We LOVE Chipper Jones!!

And Jeff Francoeur! Coach Glen Hubbard too!


Aubree not doing too well! RJ next to G & Aub.

Go Chipper! Go!

Garrick's "Money shot"

The new pitcher, Kenshin Kawakami

BOBBY COX!!!!!!

The Javidi's right next to the Brave's Dugout.

Bobby Cox... The man!
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A weekend in Orange County!

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My little Aubs & me hopped on a plane for Memorial weekend, to see the fam for a few days - but mostly spent time at the beach!! Aubs is a real beach bunny! :)

Playing on the "Baby Beach"
...I spent many days on this beach when I was a little girl




Gotta LOVE Laguna Beach, CA

Early Memorial Day BBQ with my best friends
Aubree with her little buddy Matthew:


Giving Aunt Sandy BIG Hugs!!!

The Newlyweds!! Mr. & Mrs. Smith:

Aims & Brad

Aubs loving the waves hit the rocks:


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