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Friday, June 26, 2009

More on Aubrey!

Here are few more pictures of little Aubrey... Every day is such a blessing to wake up with her beside us in her bassinet. Most nights have been pretty good, she's starting to get the hang of the whole morning/night thing... however, we still have a long ways to go. Today I was actually a little successful because I had an assignment due in one of my classes... Aubrey and I took my mom to the temple and she and I sat and waited in the car while I worked on it. After my mom got out she helped me entertain Aubrey so I could finish it. I better not procrastinate anymore because my mom will be gone soon and I won't be able to put it off to the last minute anymore. Anyways... aside of all this boring text, here are pictures of our little princess. Enjoy!
This is what Aubrey does most of they day... eventually she'll do it at night... right?

She is so angelic when she sleeps.

Aubrey's first bath at home... Wade video taped while I asked my mom what to do next every other second.

Although we don't have a tub, we thought it was still a worthy moment to bring out the rubber duckies.

She was so alert and happy throughout most of her bath time.


She always looks as if she is deep in thought... I wonder what she thinks about all the time


She loves spending time with her Grandma we are really going to miss her when she leaves


Grandma is a good teacher... Aubrey listens so intently.
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When Wade and I were engaged we lived in Washington so that is where I got my dress hemmed and altered. Because I am so short, there was a couple of feet of material left over. I asked her to save the scraps so someday "I" could make a blessing outfit for our future babies. So this past week "we" started making Aubrey's Baby Blessing Dress. If we have anymore girls they too will be able to wear it... if it holds up. Wade is actually the one making it; however, I am very good at observing and overseeing it (haha). Wade did not have the confidence to do it on his own so he recruited the help of his Aunt Dalene. So for the last few days we have driven to Idaho Falls where Wade, Dalene, and my Mom have worked diligently on her gown. I did actually sew two seams on the skirt so I guess you could technically say that I helped a little. It was my idea though so that's my biggest contribution.


Wade behind the sewing machine... so focused! I don't care what you think... Real MEN sew!


Grandma getting the skirts ready to be sewn. She also made a dainty little bonnet for Aubrey. It too, is made out of my gown... So although our boys wont wear the gown they can wear the bonnet.


The real person behind all the scenes. She was such a great help. Although Wade did most of the sewing, she told him every step he needed to make. I'm sure this wouldn't have been able to be done without her.While they worked on the dress, Aubrey slept. I of course took care of her when she needed me.

We will post pictures of the final product as soon as it is done... We will also certainly take pictures of our little angel wearing her gown!

Thursday, June 25, 2009

Baby Aubrey!

Aubrey is one week and one day old! As of yesterday, she already lost her umbilical cord! She is moving along so fast! We absolutely love being parents! Sorry that it has been a week and no update, but we don't get much done around our house anymore... not that being parents of an infant has been that time consuming, but we find ourselves just staring at her for hours. When she is asleep, it would be a perfect opportunity to nap or get things accomplished; however, it's more fun to watch her! I'm sure in time it will wear off a little bit but we're enjoying every moment of it now.

The second night in the hospital

Aren't these just the cutest jammies... All the nurses were raving over her cute bunny feet

Don't let her fool you... she can give a scowl just as provoking as this innocent look.

Aubrey's going home outfit... We bought this for her the day we found out she was a girl!

Getting ready to leave the hospital

Ready for her first car ride... home!

This is the car seat Aubrey's cousin Aleigha let her borrow... she loves it so much... Thank you Aleigha!

Aubrey's first few moments at home... she's sitting on her play mat/ bobby that Jessie got her!

Visiting with her Grandma!

Trying out her new sling... she always curls her little fist under her cheek when she sleeps.

I left Aubrey with Wade for just a few minutes on the bed and returned to find them both asleep in the same position... the apple doesn't fall far from the tree.

The day after we got home, we went to an air show... here we are ready to go!

She is beautiful!

Sorry, I have hundreds of other pictures and I had a really hard time picking and choosing which ones I wanted to add. However, I will add more pictures and comments soon, because there are plenty more. These are just of her first 4 days... there are still 4 more and more to come! I hope you enjoy all these pictures as much as we do!





Wednesday, June 17, 2009

It's a GIRL!!!!







Ok everyone! Today was the day! Aubrey ____ Christensen was born at 11:54 am June 17th 2009. Katie woke up at 1am and had pretty constant contractions. She turned on the light and started packing her bag for the hospital. I woke up and said, "isn't this a little last minute?" Katie woke her mom up and we all got ready and when to the hospital at about 6am. They looked at her and decided to keep her. They monitored her for a little while then then doctor came in at 9 and broke her water. After that things went pretty fast. Katie did such a good job. She pushed for 13 minutes and gave birth to a beautiful baby girl! Aubrey cryed right away. She weighed in at 6 pounds 8 oz.