Avery is 11 Months Old Today!!

Did you hear the news?! (and did you see that Avery brought her lipstick to the photo shoot)

That's right...its only one month until my BIRTHDAY!

I've been practicing my birthday girl role...

Checking out the appropriate attire = )

Working on my Surprise and 'Oh you shouldn't have' faces = )

I think I'm ready for this big event Mommy keeps talking about!  Bring on the cake!

Only one month until this little girl turns the big 

O-N-E

Avery Meets Santa Claus!!!

This sweet little girl met Santa this past weekend!

Although we wouldn't crack a smile...I think the first meeting was an overall success!

Avery gave Santa the stare down...then she gave the camera her stare down...

Even Mommy doing silly jumping jacks behind the camera couldn't get a smile this year ; )

Avery also got a photo op with the biggest teddy bear we've ever seen!

And here's how...thanks Groovy Uncle Dan!

Fun With San Angelo Friends!

I cannot believe this was Avery's 1st trip to San Angelo!  She met quite a few wonderful people whom we consider family = )

Avery finally met her honorary Gramma Laren...as you can see it really took Avery a long time to warm up to her = )

Avery stopped chewing on Laren's necklace for one picture...but that's it!

And Avery met the beautiful Mama Brooke!

And her new best buddy Tyler!  Travis and I have the privilege of being Tyler's Godparents = )

Don't worry Jasper - Tyler just taught Avery how to play with trucks...

But he was so sweet to her that you might have to watch out for this older man in the future!

And then there's Kurt...Avery now knows that all the stories of Mommy's friend must be true!  

Avery wrapped up the evening with some cuddle time with her other honorary Grammy Linda (Kurt's Mom).  I definitely think Avery wants to go to the Well house every night for hugs and play time!

Thanksgiving At The Patyrak House

We check out the Black Friday ads

We take group pictures around the Thanksgiving table!

Avery had her first taste of Thanksgiving Turkey!  It eventually made it all the way into her mouth...

Green bean casserole is way better than the pureed version!

Whoa!  You people have been holding out on me!  Fruit can be served in this delicious whipped cream?!

After that big turkey dinner I think I'll take Maverick on a walk...

Now these kids are ready to do some SHOPPING!

Do I have to go with this crazy guy?

Happy Happy Turkey Day!!

Our Thanksgiving Dinner Entertainment

Our newest family member at the dinner table kept us quite entertained today during our Thanksgiving feast!

Uncle Mikey caught a quick video of Avery on his iPhone...

Eating Thanksgiving Dinner from Beth Steele on Vimeo.

She basically said 'I love Thanksgiving, please pass the fruit salad!'

11/22/10 - One Big Day For Avery

Someone started walking today!!  She of course got her best laps in before I got to the video camera but we were able to capture a few walks today!  The first two are with Miss Ginna - Avery's nanny, and the last one is with Daddy = )

Avery Walking! from Beth Steele on Vimeo.

Such a sweet and happy little girl!

Getting Ready for the Holidays!

Avery checking out her first Christmas tree!

Our first attempt at a Remi & Avery Christmas picture...

Tomorrow will be the real deal...this was just b/c Avery was looking so very cute in her new sweater dress = )

Not sure we're a fan of these props...

Avery's Reading Corner

Game - Catch the Baby

Hey Avery - want to play Catch the Baby?

Mommy caught you!

Daddy caught you by the pants!

Run Avery, Run!  (She is cracking up at this point)

Daddy caught you by the foot!

He's getting closer!!

Caught the Baby!

That was fun...lets do it again = )

Meeting Miss Lindsay!

The classic Avery stare down...

And now we're friends!  This past weekend Avery finally got to meet Lindsay (Travis' friend since he was Avery's age!)  No doubt Avery will have tons of fun adventures with the LP!

Walking over to check out Lindsay...

Showing off for her new friend = )

One exciting day in ABQ!  Hopefully we get some more Lindsay time in this week = )

Dear Avery...

I am sad to inform you that we learned something very disturbing today about your Groovy Uncle Dan...

He really does own a Texas Longhorn Snuggy.  And he wears it in public.

I apologize to you on behalf of all Patyrak's that will one day embarrass you in public.

However, thank you Uncle Dick for providing this picture for future blackmail purposes!

Avery Opted To Not Fall Back...

We gave her a week...but it appears that Avery will not be accepting this time change = )

Its hard to complain considering she is sleeping 11 hours at night!

Four Years Ago Today

Four years ago today...

we were surrounded by our family and friends.

Four years ago today...

I wore the most beautiful white gown that I have ever owned.

Four years ago today...

Dave gave the worst Best Man speech in the history of Best Man speeches.

Four years ago today...

I married my best friend.

Happy Anniversary Travis!

Check Out My Ugg Boots!

Are you seeing how awesome these things are?!

And they're so warm and fuzzy!

Sometimes I like to play with these instead of toys!

I love them!  Thank you so much Inge!

And our little zebra ready for bed = )

You Lookin' At Me ; )