Starting to Look Like Daddy

I came across this picture of Jason as a baby a few days ago.  Not only do I love this picture because he is with his dad, but also because I have finally found one that Avery looks like him in.  I have always said that Avery looks more like Jason, and I can really see it in this picture.  She doesn't have his blonde hair, but they have the same little face and she does the same thing with her mouth as he is doing in this pic.

WICKED!

For Mother's Day my siblings and I bought our mom tickets to the musical, Wicked.  My dad didn't want to go, so I did and I'm glad I did!  It was such a good show and I'd actually like to see it again sometime because there is a lot to pick up on and put together.  Wicked is the untold story of the witches of Oz and if you haven't seen it I highly recommend it!  We had so much fun!

Look What I Can Do!

Avery says, "I'm getting so big...I can hold my OWN bottle!"  

My Matching Cuties

 Avery isn't so sure about this!

I have two girls and I have never dressed them alike until now.  They look so CUTE and I have bought them a few matching summer outfits!  

First Word

Avery is talking!  Well, not really...more like babbling...constantly.  The only thing anyone can make out is "dada".  So, I officially make this her first word!  I know she doesn't know she says it, but I'm going with it.  Lily's first word was "mama" so it is neat that Avery's is "dada."  My little peanut is growing up way to fast these days.  We have another almost first for her too...she finally ate a veggie!  If you count sweet potatoes mixed with oatmeal and breastmilk a veggie...she did it!  I'll count it!

Sunny Days

 We take advantage of the beautiful sunny days we have been having.  It is so nice to have Jason home at 4pm instead of 8pm.  Lily was napping the other day so Avery and I set up a blanket in the front yard and waited for Daddy to get home from work.

 Daddy is home!

 Laughing with Daddy!

 Lily woke up from her nap and joined us outside.  Daddy and his girls.

I am not a fan of the double stoller.  It is so big and bulky, but we have to take it when we go to the park because Lily can't walk the whole way and Avery is still too small to sit in the wagon.  Oh well, we walked up to the park and enjoyed sitting outside in the beautiful weather!

A Visit from P-Diddy Jane

 This past week my niece, Presley, stayed with us for a few nights while my sister and Brian got married in Mexico.  It was decided a while back that Jason and I couldn't go to Mexico because we didn't have anyone to watch our kids.  Instead we got to stay home and BABYSIT!  Presley is one of the most beautiful baby girls (except for my own:)) that I have ever seen, however, she is also one of the most tempermental little girls I have ever met!  I'm not going to lie, I was a little nervous about watching her for so long along with my two girls.  The first two days I wanted to pull my hair out and cry right along with PDiddy.  She cried for two days, and she doesn't just cry...she screams.  After the first two days all was well.  She was a perfect little girl and we had fun.  Lily really enjoyed having her cousin sleep over at our house.  Poor Avery got ignored most of the time because she doesn't really care where she is or what she is doing.  Presley really took to Jason and when  he was home she wanted him.  I think he reminded her of her daddy...they are both TALL.  On day 4 we took Presley to her Grandma Jane's house.  Just when she had adjusted we had to say good-bye.  Grandma Jane watches her M-F so she is comfortable at her house.  I didn't think I would miss her, but I did...so did my kids and Jason.  We all had fun with little PDiddy Jane!

 It was like having twins for a few days...Presley and Avery are just 6 weeks apart.

 PDiddy is a bit bigger than our little Avery.

 Cousins

 Little Buddies

 Uncle Jason and PDiddy

 Playing with Lily

 Having breakfast outside on the deck

 8 months old and nearly walking!

 Going for a wagon ride

 Playing with Daddy/Uncle Jason



Mother's Day Weekend

 I know this post is way delayed, but that is how things are these days!  I had an amazing Mother's Day.  Thank you to my babies and to my hubby.  I wouldn't be a Mommy without my beautiful baby girls.  I love them so much and I count my blessings everyday.  Lily and Avery made this cute flower pot for me at daycare.  Lily helps me water everyday and she was so excited to see the flowers bloom!

 My little thumbsucker.

 The girls with Grandma Romaine on Mother's Day weekend.  We travelled back up to Newcastle and spent some time in Sioux City with Jason's family.  We were able to enjoy his nephew's baseball game and then a nice cookout with his family at Lonnie's house in Sioux City.

 Avery with Aunt Trina.

 Cousin Mitchell...named player of the week this past week!

 Family photo.

My Silly Lily

 

 The girl cousins

 Lily and Jules playing at Uncle Lonnie's

 Rachel, Lily and Jessie

 Grandma Romaine and her girls on Mother's Day before church

 Mommy and Lily on the farm

 Lily and a baby calf

Playing with baby kitties at Uncle Randy's

 Avery and a kitty...she isn't so sure!

 Lily and Jules

 She wanted to take one home...Mommy said NO WAY!

Happy Mother's Day!

7 Months Old!

Dear Avery,

Today you are seven months old!  WOW!  You change so much and time just seems to be zipping by!  Before I know it you are going to be one!  You are the sweetest little girl I have ever met.  I told your Daddy the other day that I would have 15 more babies if they were ALL just like you.  You are so sweet and so happy all the time.  You are so laid back and you always go with the flow.  You love to cuddle and I love this because I love to cuddle you! 

What Avery does at 7 Months:

~ nurses around 5 times per day

~ eats food twice a day (usually oatmeal in the morning and a fruit at night...we are still working on veggies)

~ you do NOT like veggies

~ bananas are your favorite

~ wears size 3 diapers

~ wears 6-9 month clothes

~ becoming a better napper...usually takes 2 naps a day now (one hour each)

~ you can SIT UP

~ LOVE, LOVE, LOVE to suck your thumb still...it is ALWAYS in your mouth

~ like to play with your big sister and her toys...she doesn't always like to share with you though

~ like to go on wagon rides and to the park

~ rolling all over the place to get to where you want to go

~ you are so smiley and happy...we love your bright, big smiles...you light up the room!

~ you are starting to get some hair

~ your top "strawberry" on your back is starting to fade

~ you like to be outside

~ you are a good girl at daycare with your sister...but you won't take naps there
~ you are more vocal...you can say "dadadada"

~ I think you are starting to look like your daddy

As always, I love you higher than the sky and deeper than the sea my sweet Avery Grace.  I can't imagine life without you.

Love,

Mommy