MOO

Mommy and Avery. I just love her cow bib.
Avery is so cute in her bib. I can't wait to see her on the farm.

July 16th- As many of you know David and I have a love for cows. I hope someday to have some land so we can have a cow or two. It was only fitting to buy Avery a cow bib. I can’t wait to introduce her to Little Grandma’s cows next month. I hope she loves them as much as her Daddy and I do.

SURPRISE

Aunt Betty, Avery, Me and Little Grandma chill in the rockers at Cracker Barrel.

July 11th - Avery and I decided to surprise Little Grandma. I called Aunt Betty and asked her to meet Avery and me in Dickson (about an hour away from Smyrna) for lunch and to bring Grandma but not to tell her. I just love to surprise people. We meet Little Grandma, Aunt Betty and Uncle Bill at Cracker Barrel in the metropolis of Dickson. Grandma was so surprised! This was the first time Aunt Betty and Uncle Bill met Avery and they were excited as well. Avery was well behaved and the most popular baby at Cracker Barrel, everyone had to stop, look at her and ooh and ahh. What a proud mama I was. We all had a great lunch and then went shopping for while. I can tell Avery is going to be a shopper.

AVERY IS 1 MONTH OLD

Avery and her cupcake. It was Strawberry flavored.
Avery and her tiny cake.
Avery managed to get her hand in the icing on the cake. I have a feeling she is going to like cake / icing as much as her Mommy.

July 7th - Avery turned one month old today. We celebrated by having a cupcake and a small cake. We can find any good reason to celebrate with sweets, especially cupcakes. I can't believe it has been a month since Avery joined our family. It has been both a joyous and difficult month. Here are some things that have happened in Avery's first month: she is now in her own bassinet, nursing is getting better, she is sleeping more at night and staying a little more awake during the day, she is starting to look at David and I more, and she is starting to play more with her tummy time sets. Since Avery's birth she has been to Opry Mills with friends, church, her Great Grandparents house, Uncle Frank/Aunt Sandy's house, shopping, Cracker Barrel and McDonalds. As for me, each day gets better. Avery and I try to get out of the house as much as possible and I am beginning to understand her cries a little more. I still have to choose between a nap and a shower most days but do get some time when David gets home.

I still can’t believe David and I are parents. I look at Avery and can’t stand how cute she is. I really understand how proud a mother can be of her child. I am amazed every time she smiles and I just love all the cute faces she makes, though I swear I saw her roll her eyes at me the other day, but even that was cute.

Avery and Daddy spend some time bonding.
David gives Avery her first bottle.
Avery and Mommy all dressed up for her first church service.
Isn't she cute in her dress!

July 6th - Avery attended church for the first time today. She sure was the center of attention. Everyone wanted to meet her. She didn't spend much time in the service; neither did David, because she was fussy. Next Sunday they are having a new baby service just for her. I sure hope she won’t be fussy.

On Friday we started putting my milk in a bottle so David could help with feedings. He really enjoyed feeding her and they looked so cute together. She has gotten one bottle a day and is doing well with it. I got an extra hour of sleep last night thanks to David.

HAPPY 4TH

Avery after being feed. She sure is a cutie.

Avery and her 4th of July shirt. She sure is a "little firecracker" when she is ready to eat and Mommy takes to long.

July 4th – Happy 4th of July. This is one of my favorite holidays because I absolutely love fireworks. I love the colors, noise and everything associated with fireworks. I don’t think we will be taking Avery to see the fireworks this year since her ears may not be able to handle it but I’m sure it will become one of her favorite holidays as well. I hope everyone has a great 4th!!

YES!!!

July 3rd – I can’t tell you how excited I am today. Avery spent the whole night in her bassinet in our room. I have spent many waking hours stressing about her sleeping with David and I in our bed. Last night we decided to try putting her in her bassinet in a positioner she has been using in our bed. It worked!! I was so shocked. She woke me up when she needed to be feed and changed and then went right back in. I am so proud. I just hope this continues .

BATH TIME

Daddy and his little girl at bath time. Avery cried the entire time.

June 30th – Tonight we gave Avery her first tub bath. Needless to say she was not thrilled with the whole experience. She loves to have her hair washed, I see many days at the spa for her and me!!