Celebrations and trying new things...

I had a wonderful birthday weekend with lots of celebrating with family. Josh took Avery and I to Galveston for the day on Sunday. We just went to lunch and to the Strand, but it was so hot. We only got a picture with the water far behind us. Next time, we will go when she can wear sunscreen and get in the sand and water. Avery is also starting to enjoy her Bumbo in little increments of time. She is also giggling up a storm. I will try to post a video soon. Here are a few pics of what has been going on lately. Take care!Avery and her mommy in Galveston. You can barely see the water behind all of those cars.

Another precious outfit. We can barely get through all of them. Thank you Uncle Owen and Aunt Pam. Relaxing with lovies! Her favorite teddy on the left and taggie doll on the right. She is holding them so tight. "Look at me in my Bumbo"These huge blue eyes make us melt. We hope they stay blue.

Avery is doing very well at therapy for her neck. She fell in love with this toy called the Happy Apple. I am sure some of you all our age had this as an infant. We found it on ebay. She is memerized by it. Who knows why Fisher Price stopped making these?

Look at me wearing shoes...

The first time shoes stay on Avery and she is smiling for the camera! Happy Tuesday everyone.

3 months and counting

It has been several weeks since I have posted. All is great here in our family. I started back to work last week part-time and what a blessing that has been. I love working part-time because I truly get the best of both worlds with work and Avery. Avery turned three months on August 1st. It is so hard to believe that time is passing by so fast. She is reaching out for things, smiling and giggling. She is also starting to drool a lot. I told Josh she needs to start wearing a bib, but he thinks bibs are only for eating...haha!

I took her to doctor last week and she noticed that she had a little bit of a flat head on the right side. She was diagnosed with torticollis. If you don't know what that is, it has to do with her neck muscles being tight forcing her to tilt her head and look mainly one direction. The worst case would be is that she might have to wear a helmet. It doesn't matter because it is completely fixable. We went today for her first visit with her physical therapist, and it went so well. Avery was such a trooper. She loved Jane her therapist.

Here are a few pictures of the happenings in our home lately.

I laid Avery in her bed one night while I was putting up clothes and working in her room. She loves her bear so much. If I pull it away from her face, she puts it back. Don't worry she doesn't sleep with it. I tried to pull it away from her face.Avery with her new best friend. She is really starting to notice Hagen now. Hagen licks her hands and sometimes gets her face too. "I am three months old today!" August 1, 2009"Look at me in my new jogger stroller...even though my mommy doesn't jog.""I had to wear my shades because it was so bright.""Wearing a bib for the first time. My clothes were soaking wet from drooling. I promise I do smile...just not for the camera."

3 Months Old...Almost

On August 1st, Avery will be three months old. Here are a few pictures that we had taken. You can get totally sucked into buying all the pictures.

Our Precious Girl!Big SmilesYucky feathers but they were oh so cute.My hand was in the way...it was such a cute smile thoughBig girl!!Have to have a semi-naked one.Such a big girl.

Happy Birthday to Daddy!!

We celebrated Josh's birthday this past weekend. It was tons of fun. Avery and I gave Josh a smoker for his birthday. Josh was so excited to smoke some ribs....needless to say we ordered Chinese food after his attempt. Check out the pictures below. The good news is that he learned what not to do next time.Happy Birthday Daddy! Avery is loaded up to take Daddy to breakfast for his birthday.We died laughing at the ribs. They were so charred there was very little edible meat remaining. We realized it wasn't how long they cooked, but Josh wanted to keep adding wood to the fire. It was a great try honey! Look at all those carcinogens. Uncle Jason and soon-to-be Aunt Chrissy holding Avery. Avery was far too into watching the fan. The whole family minus me...someone had to take the picture. Happy Birthday again Daddy!!I made Josh a Neapolitan ice cream cake for his birthday. It was so yummy! Look at the perfect layers. It was a HIT! Let me know if anyone wants the recipe. Finishing the weekend sporting my Hoot Owl onesie. My best friend, Brooke, gave Avery this precious outfit in hopes she will be a Chi Omega someday like us. "Hoot Hoot, I'm cute!"

July 4th Continued and 11 weeks old...

I have been meaning to post a few pics of when Avery stayed at her Grandma Judy and PaPa's. Here is a few from her visit there and a few extra pictures. Enjoy!Celebrating my PaPa's Birthday!Decorating cupcakes with my Grandma Judy for 4th of July. Look how big my shoes are...my feet look like a big girl. Hello!Shhh...what happens at my grandparents stays at my grandparents!Rested and relaxed parents picking up our precious girl!Look at me in my cute outfit from Aunt Viv! I love to eat my dresses and shirts now.

10 Weeks...

I had a great weekend. I tried my Exersaucer for the first time and loved it. Celebrated my Daddy and Pop's birthdays early. I went to the church nursery for the first time and slept in the swing the entire time. Here are a few pics from the week.I love my Exersaucer! Thank you to mommy's friend, Katrina! Daddy loves to ruffle my hair and call me a Mad ScientistTaking a nap after my afternoon of playing. I love my teddy bear though my parents don't let me sleep with it. Just a few minutes with it. Enjoying time outside in my swing with Hagen and Mommy and Daddy. Daddy gave me my bath tonight. I love bath time!Mommy and me after church. I am in my pretty pink dress from Mommy's friend, Maria. Thank you Maria!The GirlsKristin and Andrew with Avery. She is intently watching the fan! Pops with both of his grandbabiesWrapping up the weekend on my activity mat. In my outfit from Grandma Judy...thank you!!!