Easter Camping

We went "camping" this Easter at Oak Thicket Park with the Ross Family. I put camping in quotes because we stayed in a great cabin with A/C, a restroom, and satellite TV! We did spend lots of time outdoors though....Averi would not have had it any other way! She had a blast exploring the new scenery.

Averi hunted for Easter eggs. After being pointed in the right direction, she did a great job locating them!

As I mentioned before, Averi is hard to photograph these days. Here she is putting the lens cap back on the camera as her picture is being taken.

Here is a family photo! Keep in mind we have been in the woods for two days!

Beautiful bluebonnets!

Averi and I went out to a bluebonnet field a few weeks ago hoping for some good pictures. Averi has not been cooperating when we try to take her picture, because she just wants to see the screen or play with the camera! We have lots of activities planned for the upcoming weeks and months, so I will get everyone more pictures soon.

Day at the Zoo

Poo-paw and G2 went to the zoo with us. Here is our group shot, but Keith was taking the picture.

Poo-paw had the honor of pulling Averi around most of the time! She did well staying in her wagon in between animal exhibits. Averi's favorites seemed to be the elephants and monkeys.

After seeing all the animals, we had lunch at the cafe. Averi wanted to sit with Poo-paw to eat. Then G2 took Averi to the gift shop where Averi picked out a stuffed elephant.

Merry Christmas

I know it is a little late, but Merry Christmas! Here are a few pictures from over the holiday.


On Christmas Eve, we went over to Uncle Bobby and Aunt Ann's house to share a special evening with family. Here is Averi dancing to Billy Joel (I think?)!


Uncle Thurman and Aunt Amy came down from Chicago to celebrate Christmas. Uncle Thurman taught Averi how to do "knuckles"!



Averi was very excited to open gifts this year. It took us a long time because each gift she got she wanted to play with right away! Averi got this activity table and tea set. She makes tea, including the cream and sugar, for all her dolls!

One evening, Averi literally fell asleep eating dinner! She will just go and go until there is nothing left!

Happy Thanksgiving

We spent our Thanksgiving at Aunt Britt, Uncle Drew, and Cousin Hunter's house. Poo-paw and G2 were also there. Averi did great on the plane, making lots of new friends and mastering opening and closing the airplane windows. Averi had a blast playing with Hunter and his dog, Cooper. She is changing so fast. She is saying more words and is very affectionate!


Sisters and their little ones!



Averi feeding herself yogurt! Always messy but independent!



Keith and Averi out in the cold. Averi liked wearing her John Deere cap and mittens.

Averi liked Hunter's chair. She sat in it to watch cartoons and eat cereal in the morning.

18 Month Check Up

Averi had her 18 month check up last week. Can you believe she is one and a half! Her appointment went well. Here are her measurements:
Weight: 29lbs 13 oz (97%)
Height: 34 1/4 in. (98%)
Pictures to come!

Trunk-or-Treat

We had a Trunk-or-Treat at our church on Halloween. Averi was a princess, but did not wear her crown or carry her wand! She played this ring game and enjoyed watching everything going on (hay rides, train, and, of course, costumes).