Aquarium Adventure

Shawn and I took Avery to the Chattanooga Aquarium today...what fun! None of us had ever been. It's really nice. Avery was really scared at first. She wanted to look and be really close, especially to the penguins, but she wouldn't let go! She did not want to be put down. Once she loosened up, she really enjoyed it. It's funny how so many fish go "quack, quack" according to Avery. She got pretty sleepy before we finished it all, but was a trooper! We'll definitely be back.

1st Birthday

Miss Hollywood with her giraffe from Brandon and Emily


So, this is cake! I love it!!


My Momma is hilarious!!



Crawling through the grass is where it's at!!

My little baby turned one yesterday; I can not believe it! We had a cookout/pool party. The pool part didn't exactly work out. The water was too cold for her! Both our families came plus Amber and her daughter, Gabriella. I made chocolate cupcakes and Avery was in heaven. I didn't tell her they weren't even that good. She started off real serious, trying to figure it all out. She's definitely her momma, though...born with a sweet tooth!! She got some really fun toys and some precious clothes. The most fun for her was crawling in the grass, though. It's the little things!!! You can see some more of her party pics on my brother's website. The link is on bottom right of blog (The Pritchards).

Avery's New Shades

By the way, momma's sock smells like flowers!




Avery and I ran some errands this morning, hanging some flyers for Daddy. While we were in CVS, we found these cool Minnie Mouse sunglasses. She loves them!!

Happy Father's Day!

Make a Smilebox scrapbook

I am so lucky to have, not only the best Dad growing up, but the best father to my daughter I could ever ask for. Shawn is completely selfless and has shown it time and time again as I watch him be a dad to Avery. He is always so patient and calm with Avery. He talks softly to her like she's a little person. Her little face lights up every time he walks into the room. She loves to call his name and see him respond to her call. I never imagined he would be so good at this "dad" thing. I just pray that Avery will grow up to know just how lucky she is.

SharpTop Cove 2008

God is so amazing! I spent all of last week with my Young Life girls in Jasper, Georgia at SharpTop cove. It was such a hard decision for me, seeing as how I've never spent more than one night away from Avery, and had only done that once. I knew God wanted me with those girls, but leaving her was one of the hardest things I have ever done. The amazing thing is how God showered his grace on me and allowed me to focus on my high school friends and have an amazing week!! (Plus Shawn and Avery came to visit Tuesday, which helped! I have such an awesome husband!!) The week was so full that I couldn't begin to tell you all we did. I will tell you that watching those girls laugh, cry, struggle through challenging situations, love on each other, and get to know their Savior a little better was one of the most rewarding things I have ever done. Here is a slide show of some of my favorite pics from the week. Kayla Beth and Krystal have graduated and will be leaving for Carson-Newman in the fall. Knowing them and growing with them has been a joy!! I will miss you girls so much!