WHAT A WEEKEND

September 6th - 7th This was a very big weekend for Avery, she was baptized on Sunday. Saturday we had a big dinner with all the family as a way to celebrate. Avery was so excited about her party that she could not sleep. She is definitely my child...she was afraid she would miss something so she couldn't close her eyes even for a minute. Therefore, she screamed and cried the whole time. On Sunday she was baptized. She wore the same stunning dress that I wore when I was baptized. Our good friends Robert and Donita Brown agreed to be the Godparents (Thanks so much y'all). Avery behaved until the preacher started pouring water on her head. Once she was baptized she fell asleep and stayed that way through all the pictures.

The party girl before she decided to get fussy.
She looks like she is having a good ole time.
I treasure this picture. Avery with David's Mom. We finally got her in a picture!!
Of course Avery had to have a cake at her party.

LET'S GO YANKEES - NOT

September 3rd - As you know our household revolves around sports, sports and more sports. As you also may know I married a huge Yankees baseball fan and therefore became a fan myself. Avery will also be a Yankees fan. David and I are still discussing what sort of college basketball fan she will become, NC State vs Duke. Anyway, the Yankees are terrible this year but David and Avery still watch the games. Tonight David and Avery wore their Yankees gear and it seemed to help since they beat the Tampa Bay Rays.

Daddy and his girl in their Yankees gear.

HAPPY LABOR DAY

September 2nd - We hope everyone had a great Labor Day. We spent the long weekend working on the house and relaxing. Avery (and I) got really spoiled having Daddy around the house all day for three days in a row. Sunday we went to church and I dressed Avery up in a new dress. Have I said lately how adorable she is? She is just so cute, especially with her bow in her hair. She just brings such a big smile to my face. Here are some pictures from the holiday.
Avery all dressed up for chruch, I just love the hair bow.
She is all smiles as she gets ready to go to church.
She is starting to grow into her sunglasses.

August 28th - Monday Avery turned 11 weeks old. To celebrate she gave David and I a gift. For the past 4 nights she has slept 8 -10 hours each night. Did you hear that....no late night feedings. I hope I am not jinxing us. So you say...you have gotten to catch up on your sleep. WRONG. I still wake up every 3 - 4 hours listening for her. Anyway, below are some more recent pictures of Avery.
Sleeping beauty.
Avery and her Daddy.
Look at that cute face.
Look at her hold her head up. What a big girl.

HOW FUNNY

August 27th - I was just thinking the other night how life sure is funny. Before I became a Mom I could care less about changing diapers and cleaning up after a baby. In fact I would have made a disgusted face at the thought. Now I find joy in such strange things. I never thought I would laugh at spit-up running down my arm, not lose my cool when Avery cries for a reason I can't figure out, high five David because Avery finally had a dirty diaper or miss someone so much when I am away from her for even 10 minutes. Becoming a Mom sure does change a person for the better.

GRANDMA COMES FOR A VISIT

August 21st – 24th My Mom also came for a visit. Avery and I were missing my Mom terribly so we asked her to come visit us. We spent the whole weekend shopping and fixing up the house. We put up curtains, worked on Avery’s room, redecorated a bathroom and put up pictures and more pictures. The house looks great; I feel like I live in a different house. Thanks Mom for all your hard work. I think we really taught Avery something about shopping!! Rest up because we have more work to do when you come back in two weeks for Avery’s baptism.

Avery and Grandma. Avery is getting good at holding her head up.

GRANDDAD AND GRANDMA COME TO VISIT

August 15th - 20th My Dad and Ann came to visit Avery for a couple of days. This was the first time Ann got to meet Avery. We had such a good time. They stayed at our house and Dad got up with Avery every night. What a treat!! Dad and Ann were also gracious enough to babysit on Saturday night so David and I could go on a date. Dinner and a movie never meant so much!! I think Avery really got to bond with them during their visit. On the last night we all went out to celebrate Dad and Granddad's birthday. See they were born on the same day (August 22nd) so every year they celebrate together. We all went out to dinner and then back to our house for dessert. I will let their ages remain a secret though I will say one of them has a pretty big one coming up next year, DAD!!

Avery and her Great Granddad. This is the first time he got to feed her. He loved it.
Avery and her Granddad bonding!!
3 Generations.....
4 Generations!!