HAPPY 6TH MONTH BIRTHDAY

December 9th - Today Avery turns 6 months old. What a bitter sweet day. Our precious baby is half a year old. I can't believe 6 months ago I gave birth to such a sweet girl. Our lives have changed so much and I'm sure we don't know the half of it yet. We celebrated last night; of course we had cake, because David bowls on Tuesdays. Does anyone know how to slow the hands of time? I'd love to know!!

Avery and her 6 month cupcake too bad she can't eat it - I guess Mommy and Daddy will have to eat it for her.

Avery just a couple days old.

Avery was really talkative tonight. Below is what I caught on video. Once she saw the camera she became quiet, I guess she thought I was going to take her picture.

I THOUGHT I WAS PAST THAT

December 6th - 7th: What a weekend. Just as Avery starts to get over her cold I get sick. When I was young I had so many ear infections that I had to have surgery. I thought adults were immune to ear infections. APPARENTLY NOT!! On Thursday my right ear became infected and the pain was unbelievable. I started to feel better on Friday but on Saturday the left ear became infected as well. This time the pain was unbearable and I had to page the doctor. I have had a kidney stone and a baby and I think this was some of the worse pain ever. If Avery felt half this bad when her ears were infected then I wish her to never have another ear infection again. Finally, about 11:00 pm my ear drum burst and I was able to get some sleep but now I can't hear out of my left ear. Sunday we all spent the day in bed and it looks like Avery's cold is returning. I am so ready for winter to be over so we all can be well again. Among all the sickness we were able to pick out our Christmas tree. I was so proud of Avery for staying awake long enough to help us pick it out. I can't wait to decorate it with her!!

RUDOLF THE RED NOSE REINDEER

December 4th - Last night Avery and I had such an exciting time. The nights I put Avery to bed I sing her a couple of songs or when I am trying to calm her I will sing the same songs to her. Our favorite song to sing is "Rudolf the Red Nose Reindeer". I say our favorite because lately when I sing it to her she starts to make noises or move her mouth so I believe she is trying to sing it with me. Well last night the "Rudolf the Red Nose Reindeer" movie was on TV so she and I watched it. She would watch a couple minutes of it and then look at me while I excitedly told her it was Rudolf who we sang about each night. I don't really think she put 2 and 2 together but I sure was excited about it. Therefore, I have decided we are going to watch that movie together every year. A new tradition is born!!

HAPPY THANKSGIVING

November 26th - 30th: Let me start out by saying I hope everyone had a happy and safe Thanksgiving. I feel I have so much to be thankful for this year. This was Avery's first Thanksgiving and she experienced many firsts. For instance she met many family members for the first time, she had carrots for the first time (and absolutely loves them) and she experienced her first allergic reaction. Avery’s first Thanksgiving was spent being sick with a cold and possibly an ear infection. David took her to the doctor on Wednesday before we headed out of town and they said they could not tell if her ears were infected because her ear drums were not straight (who knew they could move). They prescribed her a medication which after a couple of dosed gave her a rash that developed into hives all over her tummy. Thankfully David and I were surrounded by intelligent women who happened to be experienced mothers who helped us. It didn’t really seem to bother Avery but she sure was back to her old self once we stopped the medicine and gave her Benadryl to help the allergic reaction.

Anyway the Diamonds spent their holiday in Lobelville, TN with the whole family (minus a cousin and her new husband – which were missed), something that rarely happens on the Jones side. We all gathered to celebrate my Grandmothers 80th birthday, which was such a treat. Happy Birthday Grandma…..here is to 80 more!! Below are pictures from our Holiday. Enjoy!!

Avery as happy as she can be on her first Thanksgiving even though she had a cold.

The Diamond family + Aunt Julie.

The Diamond family. Avery would not sit still. It took about 6 people to get her to look stright at the camera.

Just about the whole family. Aren't we a good looking crowd!?!? There is five generations represented in this photo.

Grandma and Vandaddy at her birthday celebration. What a cute couple.

David and I practicing for our first Christmas card photo.

We have to get the lighting just right.

10 - 1

November 23rd - As I'm sure y'all have heard our beloved Titans lost their first game this weekend to the J-E-T-S. I had the great pleasure or torture, depending on who you talk to, to witness the beating. I bought David tickets to the game for his birthday because he is a Jets fan, so needless to say he was quite happy when we left the game. I know why the Titans lost. It's not that they couldn't catch the ball, run with the ball or even pass the ball for decent yardage...it is because I did not do Avery's laundry and she was not wearing any Titan's gear. I guess I will have to take all the blame for this loss. I'm sure David would argue that the JETS were a better team and actually showed up but I have a better argument...AVERY and he can't resist her so I think I would win.

The JETS win was not the only good thing to happen in our house on Sunday. Avery had her first taste of solid food other than rice or oatmeal cereal. David fed her squash and she seemed to enjoy it, though she did have a lot on her face and bib by the time she was done.

Avery eating squash for the first time.

Favre warming up...guess it paid off this time.

My beloved J-E-T-S fan.

A divided house for Sunday's game. I guess you know who left the game happy..

10 - 0

November 10th - The Tennessee Titans are now 10 - 0!! This is a very exciting time for sports fans in TN. The Diamond household is a buzz with excitement over their successful year. I have a theory on why 2008 is such a good year for the Titans. Every Sunday Avery wears either her Titans bib or her Titans onesie and they win. So my theory is that Avery is their good luck charm.

And she is such a cute luck charm.

RANDOM PICS

November 16th - Here are some random pictures from last week and over the weekend. I can't believe how fast she is growing. I've told her to slow down but I don't think she is going to listen to me...I'll get used to that.

Avery's new toy. A woman I work with let Avery borrow her grandson's walker. Thanks Karen!

Daddy is trying to teach Avery how to pucker up. She just about has it.

At work we had a United Way silent auction and I got Avery these adorable boots. She is going to be a cowgirl one way or another.

Our cowgirl all dressed up and ready to go out in the cold!!

Avery having fun at bathtime. I think David and I were more wet than she was.

Avery keeps doing funny things with her mouth and tounge. It amazes me what new things she does everyday.

Avery in her new winter hat. Is she adorable or what?

This is right after we saw Avery roll over for the first time.