Happy Birthday Papa Doc!

Avery's Papa Doc celebrated a birthday yesterday!  I tried to get some enthusiasm out of Avery and Remi for the big occassion...but here is what they gave me...

Sorry Dad - at least Travis and I were excited about your big day!

Avery's Big Girl Chair

PB Kids = AWESOME!!

Avery received her very own big girl chair from her Auntie Shae Shae!

Mommy says this is for sitting...

But I disagree!  I think its for much much more!

Just watch...

Its for climbing...

And more climbing!

Thanks Auntie Shae Shae!

Things That Shouldn't Go In Your Mouth...

Wrapping paper...

Anything in this basket...that is Remi's basket of toys.  Seriously...if you put anything from that basket in your mouth I will take a picture and post it for everyone to see...

I warned you ; )

Remi Is So Ready for Christmas!

He has been wearing this around his neck willingly for a week now!

The Christmas Basket...

Avery used to love spending her time emptying this basket that is usually located in our living room.  Lately however, she loves to empty the basket and then walk around the house putting new things into it...

This is Avery emptying the basket and handing the contents to Mommy = )

Now its time to see what treasures we can find around the house.

Look!  I found a dollar!

Oh - and this is how the cool kids carry their baskets!  Always over one shoulder = )

Hi Mom...can I put that camera in the basket?

What basket?  The one over my shoulder of course = )

Thanks for playing!

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!