Where she gets her good looks from

So here are 4 generations of women in my family starting with my Grandma Beth, followed by her daughter - Avery's Grandma Karen, followed by her daughter - me, followed by the star of this blog Avery.
My mom sent me this photo of Avery and it is one of my favourites so far.

I'm Too Sexy For My PJ's

Another example of me being a bad mother. I put these pajamas on her and then totally cracked up laughing because they were too small. Her lovely, big belly was significantly protruding out below. Then I combed her hair to the side and the entire effect had me laughing enough that I went downstairs to grab the camera and capture the look.
I am sure she will be mortified when she grows up.

The last birthday photos

This series could also be called Avery and the decapitated duck. She was a bit tentative at first but it did not take long before she started enjoying her first cake.
I decided to make the duck cake for 2 reasons. 1) it was her best animal sound at the time and 2) I already owned the pan.
Practical wins in the end.
I have also posted a couple of videos I took on the weekend so enjoy those as well. You know the drill, just hit the Avery on Video link to the right.

Birthday Photos #3

Almost done, hang in there...
The top photo shows Great Aunties Marg and Sandi in the background and Great Grandma June's cupcakes in the foreground.
The second photo is Great Grandpa Jack.
The third photo is Avery with my friend Kelly's daughter Molly also know as - Avery's future best friend she just doesn't know it yet.
And of course, the last photo is with Daddy and a beer.

Birthday photos #2

More birthday excitement and gifts.

Finally some 1st Birthday Photos

I know, I know these are really belated but the Blooger site broke down right around this time so I am way behind. I am going to to a blitz of birthday photos and then try to be a bit more diligent about posting regularly now that that site seems to be running smoothly.
So basically we had some family and friends over for Avery's first birthday and she handled all the commotion really well.
The first photo is Avery with her Great Grandma Beth. The second photo is with my friends (and Avery's) Sarah and Tania and the last 2 show off a couple of presents. Notice how feminine she looks in her little black dress.

Welcome Baby Maren!

Little baby Maren arrived right on her due date of April 18th. We went to visit her on Saturday and Avery was a big fan. She was actually really gentle with her and kept asking to hold her. You can see how cute Maren is and so far she is doing really well.

Designer Bathrobe

Here are some photos of the Peanut in the Fulham Football Club bathrobe she got from her Uncle Seamus. She loves putting it on after the bath and she looks great in it too.

Love the whole look

I had to show off these photos because I love the jumper that Meghan knitted for her. She looked adorable that day and the hair perfectly suits the outfit.

My favourite ritual

Avery started this thing where right after her bath she sprints out of the bathroom, down the hallway to our bedroom so we can throw her on our bed and she can horse around. It is very entertaining. Just ask the many spectators who have witnessed it.

Bath time is still the best

Here is our little fish in the bath. She still loves bath time and we have to watch out because her latest things are trying to climb in the bath (she can't quite do it yet, she just leans over the edge until her feet are off the ground) and standing up in the bath. She is only had a couple of small wipe outs. Maybe I should get her to wear a helmet in the bath just in case...