The first Florida Shots

Hi Everyone,
We are back from Clearwater Beach where Avery had a fabulous time swimming. I am in the process of adding a video of her swimming so be sure to check it out. We had a lovely time and as you can see from the photos, Avery really enjoyed the pool.

I love my Cousins

We had Nolan and Wyatt overnight a couple of weekends ago and Avery thought she was in heaven. Her new favourite word is Wyatt and she says it about 100 times a day.

I love my Water and Sand table

It is a good thing it is warm outside otherwise she would be soaking wet and freezing cold.

More action photos

She continues to be adventurous. I am starting to get pretty convinced it is only a matter of time before she gets her first head injury.

Fun in the Sun with the Peanut

Here ar a few shots that show some of what Avery has been doing now that the sun is shining. She is loving being outside.

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.