We were slightly delayed in celebrating her birthday because both her and Owen were sick and not in the partying mode. Poor babies! But the rescheduled party was a success! Almost everyone was still able to make it and it was a fun time! I really struggled to come up with a theme for her party but finally settled on a "This Little Piggy" party. Everything was pink and she really loves you playing "this little piggy" with her toes so it was decided. I think she had a good time and really liked her cake. She didn't nap well that day so ended up being overwhelmed and melted down and going to bed early but I still think she had a good time! Owen was his usually ham-my self and was very helpful opening presents. (He loves the doll stroller Avery received more than she does!) It is always great to have friends and family come into our home, share a meal and create memories! I am so grateful to all the family we have close that can share in our family's milestones! Thanks to all who came to the party and those who sent cards or birthday wishes! We love you all!
Avery is one...wow! She is adorable and a little spitfire! She lets you know what she wants and, even more, what she doesn't want! She has some of her namesake in her. She is walking and has been for almost a month. She is obsessed with her shoes and hat and often gets her shoes from beside the door and brings them to me grunting, which means "Put these on me now! (And if we can go outside that would be great too!)" So she is almost always wearing her shoes! I will be interested to see what happens when the weather gets nice because she thinks she has to wear a hat to go outside! I guess she will learn! :) She loves the swing and would probably do that all day long if I would let her. She often assumes we are going to swing when we get her shoes and coat on but when I go to load her in the car she throws a fit because she realizes she doesn't get to swing. She just has to let me know she isn't happy but is perfectly fine after I get her buckled in!
Avery has started talking a little too! She does grunt for most of her communicating but can say some words. Obviously "mama" and "dada" and "Budd-a" (Buddy). She says "Bible" at the end of the B-I-B-L-E song. She can say "off", "hot potato" and "bye-bye." It's not as long of a list as I had thought but it's an awesome start for a one-year old! She can also point to her belly button, her nose, her hands and her feet/toes.
We are so blessed to be Avery's parents. It is so fun to watch her learn and grow daily. Her personality is blossoming too and it's a joy to learn more about her and who she is going to be. God has blessed us with an amazing little girl and we thank Him everyday for our sweet baby girl!
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| Lucky parents |
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| Fun! Presents! |
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| She is so sweet! |
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| Yum!! |
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