Workout, Anyone?

To me, Averi looks like she is ready to hit the gym with her sweat band in place! However, that is not what we were doing. I have been trying to find anything to help keep Averi's bangs out of her eyes. They have really gotten long. She is not willing to keep much in her hair, including bows, barrettes, and rubber bands, which brings us to the head band! I could not resist the picture. Although she did leave the head band on for a record 15 minutes, I think I'll have to find another alternative. I am not ready for her first hair cut just yet!

Time with Aunt Amy

We recently spent a week at Grandpa and Grandma Monk's house. Aunt Amy was down from Chicago! Averi was great and, of course, spoiled rotten! Some of the highlights were swimming in the neighborhood pool, playing in our Hello Kitty sprinkler, and making Averi's first trip to Shipley's doughnuts! We were so glad we got to see Aunt Amy (missed you Uncle Thurman but hope to see you soon).

Other things going on: I have been teaching Averi some simple sign language to help her communicate what she wants. So far, she is able to ask for more, tell me when she wants to eat, and when she wants her milk. It is soooooo nice to know more of what she is thinking!