AUBREY COURTLAND

I remember when these two words were just words. When they had no meaning, only what would be. Now that our girl is finally here, these words have a meaning greater than life. Aubrey, you are the dearest being in Julie and my life. Every day you make us laugh, smile, and enjoy each day more and more. You are our sunshine, especially in this time of distress with the hurricane. You make everyone that sees you smile. You are by far the most precious thing I have ever laid my eyes on.

The day was May 12, 2005 at 12:36 p.m. You had us worried for a second, because the nurses rush in. They looked at us and said lets try a little push to see if you were ready to see the world. You were. It only took Mommy three pushes and there you were. You had a full head of hair. It was incredible. I never in a million years thought that this would be happening to me and that it would be this unbelievable. You were 8 lbs 10 oz and 21 3/4 inches long.

I remember carrying you to show the family in the waiting area. I could barely see. The tears were already coming down my face. I heard the nurse yell "Kalahar Family". All I saw was a stampede of people running to see. Gran, Pop, Maw Maw, Paw Paw, PePa were the first to see how wonderful their granddaughter would be.

In the beginning it was rough. Julie and I had no idea what to do about anything. We just had to learn as you taught us each day. I will admit that you have to be the best baby around, because all you do is smile. Mommy and Daddy are better today for you coming into this crazy world and making life so much better than before.

Today you are almost 4 months old. I can't believe the time has gone by so fast since you were born. You are smiling all the time and even laughing at both Mommy and Daddy. I guess that means you love us as much as we love you. I just want you to know that we will love you always no matter what happens through the years and just remember that you can talk to us about everything. We Love You Aubrey.