My Favorite Things

Self-Portrait

Every time Avery sees me brushing my teeth she wants to "brush" hers. It's fun watching her chew on her tooth brush. She absolutely will not let me do it for her...little miss independent!

"All Done"

Avery has not felt well the past couple days. She knocked the ear infection, but she has had so much nasal and chest congestion. Her cough sounds icky. Due to all this, she has not had much of an appetite. I guess food doesn't taste very good. So, dinner today consisted of Avery rubbing mac-n-cheese in her hair and signing "all done" over and over. She likes to sign it above her head. I think that's because this book we read a lot has a little girl that throws her hands above her head when she's "all done" putting her blocks away. Rather humerous, but I do wish she felt better. She can't breathe well, and therefore, can't sleep well.

11 months old, playing in the grass

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Avery is getting so fun, and so funny! She loves being outside and she loves eating grass! She shakes her head real fast in a "no" fashion. We can't figure out why she does it, but it's quite comical. She is talking all the time...not sure what she's saying, but she's a jabber box. She is obsessed with her books, and doesn't want to quit reading in order to take her nap. As soon as I pick one up, she lies back on me and settles in for her story. When it's over, she pops up and reaches for another one. "More" she keeps saying in sign language, in reference to pretty much anything she wants. It's almost time to start planning her 1st birthday...I can not believe it.

My First Mother's Day

I am so blessed! Today was a special, special day for me. Sometimes I still can't believe I'm a mom. Avery gave me a card that she "signed" with her handprint. I think her and her daddy got ink everywhere, but it made me feel so special. God must really love me to allow me to have such a precious little girl!! Here are some pics taken after church.

No way! Ten Months, already!!

Well, Avery is 10 months old! We dropped a nap and a bottle today...two more bottles to go and she'll be straight sippy cup. We'll see how it goes. Avery and I went to Mimi and Poppi's this weekend to spend some time with the fam and see Chad since his birthday was yesterday. She has so much fun up there. She's started saying her "P" sound and Poppi is sure she's saying his name. Hmm...