Avery and I just returned from our fabulous adventures in SoCal! We had an amazing time but we were very happy to see Daddy waiting for us at the ABQ Sunport today = )
Sunday, January 23, 2011
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
I Know A Place, Where The Grass Is Really Greener!
This little girl is ready for 10 days in fabulous Southern California!!
Had to give Remi a little blog time too = )
Monday, January 10, 2011
Final Averyisms - 2010
Unfortunately Avery caught a cold after her 1st birthday and then passed it on to me so I'm just now getting around to my final Averyisms blog post of 2010! I couldn't wrap up her first year without a compilation of all things Avery =)
You have graduated from breastmilk (we made it an entire year) to whole milk! You took the transition like a champ and are thriving - as is Mommy who misses the closeness but also loves the freedom. Although you were okay with the big change, you also are quite the picky drinker...don't give me that cold stuff, I like my milk at a nice 80 degree temperature.
Carnivore? Not so much - Avery doesn't necessarily love the meats just yet. You can give her a delicious bite of chicken and rice and she will separate the two in her mouth and kindly drop the chicken right back onto her highchair tray. Its actually quite impressive!
Favorite Foods at 1 - pancakes (no surprise there since this was my pregnancy craving), Mac & Cheese, Beans - any type, and sweet potato. You definitely prefer veggies to fruit...I just don't get it!
Your shoes never survive a car ride. By the time we pull out of the garage you can hear the velcro crackling.
You have a distinct play sound. It is a monotone 'aaaaaahhhhhh' that can go on for minutes. Note to self - if you hear this noise maybe look up from your computer and see what Avery is 'playing' with. She might be pulling out tissues one at a time or emptying a new package of baby wipes without you knowing.
This one is brand new - Avery has created a fake laugh. Its the 'I don't know what we're laughing about but I'm going to laugh with you' laugh. Its an adorable little fluttery laugh that gets Mommy & Daddy laughing even more!
You are sleeping 11 hours at night - THANK YOU AVERY! This probably should have been first on the list =)
You love feeding Remi...even when we're at a restaurant you still reach your hand over the highchair waiting for him to eat out of your hand. Remi thanks you. He's scared of you most of the time right now but loves the generosity at meal time!
As Mommy & Daddy like to put it - you can sense weakness! If we accidentally leave a door slightly ajar you can spot it from across the room and make a straight run for it. Don't even get me started on how quick you are to get to an opened dish washing machine.
You love to be applauded. Need I say more?
New favorite game - Chase The Baby =) I love how your face lights up when you hear Mommy or Daddy start to hum the Pink Panther tune. Avery immediate does a 180 and tries to evade capture. I'm impressed with how fast those little legs can motor when you know we're coming to get you. Incredible giggles ensue.
I hear way too many giggles and screams coming from upstairs during 'Diaper & Pajama' time. I don't know what goes on up there between you and Daddy but I'm very jealous! Daddy says that you two are telling secrets about me...
You. Love. Bathtime.
Your baby dancing is the cutest thing I've ever seen. It doesn't matter what you are doing - you hear music and you bust a move (ie - bounce in place).
You've finally mastered hugs on command! I love my little cuddlebug!
Vocabulary - Mom, Dada, Dog and Bye-bye. You are constantly 'talking' so I have a feeling this list is going to explode in the next couple of months!
This was a long post but I wanted to write it all down for Avery to see in the future. Ok, very distant future when she actually is interested in her 1st year development =) Now its time to research Blog Books b/c thanks to some generous Christmas donations I will be turning my blog (to this point) into a scrapbook capturing Avery's 1st year!
You have graduated from breastmilk (we made it an entire year) to whole milk! You took the transition like a champ and are thriving - as is Mommy who misses the closeness but also loves the freedom. Although you were okay with the big change, you also are quite the picky drinker...don't give me that cold stuff, I like my milk at a nice 80 degree temperature.
Carnivore? Not so much - Avery doesn't necessarily love the meats just yet. You can give her a delicious bite of chicken and rice and she will separate the two in her mouth and kindly drop the chicken right back onto her highchair tray. Its actually quite impressive!
Favorite Foods at 1 - pancakes (no surprise there since this was my pregnancy craving), Mac & Cheese, Beans - any type, and sweet potato. You definitely prefer veggies to fruit...I just don't get it!
Your shoes never survive a car ride. By the time we pull out of the garage you can hear the velcro crackling.
You have a distinct play sound. It is a monotone 'aaaaaahhhhhh' that can go on for minutes. Note to self - if you hear this noise maybe look up from your computer and see what Avery is 'playing' with. She might be pulling out tissues one at a time or emptying a new package of baby wipes without you knowing.
This one is brand new - Avery has created a fake laugh. Its the 'I don't know what we're laughing about but I'm going to laugh with you' laugh. Its an adorable little fluttery laugh that gets Mommy & Daddy laughing even more!
You are sleeping 11 hours at night - THANK YOU AVERY! This probably should have been first on the list =)
You love feeding Remi...even when we're at a restaurant you still reach your hand over the highchair waiting for him to eat out of your hand. Remi thanks you. He's scared of you most of the time right now but loves the generosity at meal time!
As Mommy & Daddy like to put it - you can sense weakness! If we accidentally leave a door slightly ajar you can spot it from across the room and make a straight run for it. Don't even get me started on how quick you are to get to an opened dish washing machine.
You love to be applauded. Need I say more?
New favorite game - Chase The Baby =) I love how your face lights up when you hear Mommy or Daddy start to hum the Pink Panther tune. Avery immediate does a 180 and tries to evade capture. I'm impressed with how fast those little legs can motor when you know we're coming to get you. Incredible giggles ensue.
I hear way too many giggles and screams coming from upstairs during 'Diaper & Pajama' time. I don't know what goes on up there between you and Daddy but I'm very jealous! Daddy says that you two are telling secrets about me...
You. Love. Bathtime.
Your baby dancing is the cutest thing I've ever seen. It doesn't matter what you are doing - you hear music and you bust a move (ie - bounce in place).
You've finally mastered hugs on command! I love my little cuddlebug!
Vocabulary - Mom, Dada, Dog and Bye-bye. You are constantly 'talking' so I have a feeling this list is going to explode in the next couple of months!
This was a long post but I wanted to write it all down for Avery to see in the future. Ok, very distant future when she actually is interested in her 1st year development =) Now its time to research Blog Books b/c thanks to some generous Christmas donations I will be turning my blog (to this point) into a scrapbook capturing Avery's 1st year!
Our Little Squatter
Avery is constantly in this squat position...she has way more balance and strength than her Mom & Dad! I'm going to start squatting when she squats but I'm pretty sure I won't be able to walk after one day =)
Avery's New Stats
Avery and I made a little trip to the Doctor's office today for her 1 Year Check Up! Avery has graduated to TODDLER status = )
Here are Av's new digits!
Height - 30 1/4 inches (80th percentile)
Weight - 21 pounds (45th percentile)
Sunday, January 9, 2011
My New Toy
Travis bought me a new camera for Christmas and I have had way too much fun capturing my favorite subject with it = ) My Dad also contributed to my new love of photography by passing down his super fancy telephoto lens which I finally put to use today! I love my new toys!
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
Monday, January 3, 2011
Sue Sylvester's Got Nothing On Me!
Start with the sweet...
Then you bring the sassy!
You know what, I checked out of our conversation about a minute back, so good luck with your troubles, and I'm gonna make it a habit not to stop and talk to students because this has been a colossal waste of my time. - Sue Sylvester
Thursday, December 30, 2010
Avery's San Diego Birthday Party
Avery is a quick learner...its not birthday, its birthday week! She kicked it off with a birthday party in San Diego that I'm just now getting around to posting on the blog = )
Pre-party birthday girl!
Waiting for her guests to arrive = )
Grammy, Avery, GG, and Auntie Susi
Oh GG, you are so silly!
Auntie Kay Kay joined in on the fun too!
Hey everyone - look at how funny I am!
Aunt Kay & Uncle Stephen
Avery's Birthday Cupcake
Okay Daddy, bring it on!
Rejected ; )
That's more like it!
I think I DO like sugar!
Our sweet little cupcake is ONE YEAR OLD!!
Wednesday, December 29, 2010
HAPPY BIRTHDAY AVERY ELIZABETH!!
The scene of the party = )
DELICIOUS cake made by Just A Bite
The birthday girl with her friend Cassidy
The kids spent most of the party in Avery's play room!
Cassidy, Jayden, Avery, Sean & Trevor
What the heck did you just put on my head?!
My very own baby cake!
I can't quite figure out this texture...this is frosting?
Mom, I don't care what silly faces you make...I'm not putting that in my mouth.
Hhhmmm, on second thought...
This cake is fantastic!
Successful 1st Birthday!
Our little lady didn't seem to be feeling 100% tonight but she didn't let that slow down the partying = ) I can't believe that a year ago Avery came into our lives and changed our world forever. Travis and I never knew it was possible to love a little girl this much!
Tuesday, December 28, 2010
Sunday, December 26, 2010
Twas The Day AFTER Christmas...
and all through the house, not a creature was stirring...
because we were all at the BEACH!!
I hope you don't expect me to get in that cold water...
Mission Beach
Daddy excited...Avery not so much...
Mommy making silly noises to get a smiling baby picture!
Avery's 1st steps in the sand
The cutest girl on the beach!
Family picture time!
I can get used to this ocean business = )
Photo with Grampa & Grammy - yes please = )
Have we taken enough pictures yet?
That's a wrap!
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