Wednesday, July 28, 2010

So many changes.....

So Jason, Avery, Maddie, and I made the big move to North Texas this past weekend. All of our belongings are currently being stored in a huge Uhaul until we close on our new house Monday, August 2. We are so excited about being back by our family, but it was sad to say goodbye to so many wonderful friends and neighbors.

Our sweet baby girl will now be able to grow up about her aunt, grandparents, great-grandparents, and all of our close friends and family which we are so excited about. We feel very blessed to have found wonderful jobs and a great house. We look forward to many memories and family get togethers. Life is good!
Avery is now three months old and growing like a weed. We love our little angel so very much, but she is giving us a run for our money. We are very lucky to the fact that she has been sleeping through the night now for two weeks. It has been so nice. However, she is not fond of her carseat. She acts like it is a torture chamber and will scream till she is taken out. Although, yesterday she did really good and was pretty happy most of the day. Knock on wood. I seriously think she is already teething and my good friend told me about teething tablets so I am giving them a try. I know it is early but her two bottom teeth look awfully white under the gums. Every day gets a little better. She has got some strong lungs and has evacuated me out of many restaurants and stores by screaming at the top of her lungs. Even though she is not an "easy" baby, she is MY baby and I love her with all my heart. My mom said that my paybacks have arrived for my early years. I told her, "Mom, I am sorry and my paybacks have arrived and she rides in my backseat." She just laughed. Parenting is definitely a learning experience and a life of trial and error. Even though she loves to scream, she has made both Jason and I wonderfully happy.

Oh, and we pierced her ears at 3 months. She looks adorable. We went back and forth whether or not to do it, but she was already unhappy when we went so we yet ahead and did it. Everyone we talked to said to do it young, because as they get older, they mess with them and you have to hold them down. No thank you.
We have accomplished three of the most stressful changes in life in the last three months; having a baby, buying a new house, and taking new jobs. With all the stress and change, Jason and I have come out on top and we have embraced each challenge. Life is not easy, but it is good and we thank God for all the strength He has given us. We would also like to thank all our friends and family who have prayed for us to have a smooth transition into our new life. We greatly appreciate your love and support.

Wednesday, July 21, 2010

Happy Birthday to a Wonderful Man

Such a happy baby!!!!

Now, such a happy daddy!

I love you with all my heart and want you to know that you are an amazing father. We are so lucky to have you and want you to have a wonderful day! We love you!

Happy 3 Month Birthday

Happy 3 Month Birthday sweet girl. We love you very much and are so blessed to be your parents.

Monday, July 12, 2010

Happy 4th of July

Happy 4th of July!!!!!!!!!
Avery with Cole! He loved holding her!

Avery with Martha Ann!
McKinley loving on her Bubba
Avery sleeping the day away.

The boys cooking all the food. The fish was delicious!

Baby Time

So my dear friend Erin Ivey is having a sweet baby boy, Graham! Her baby shower was nice and it gave all of us girls time to catch up and introduce our little ones to each other. Ashley Boothe has a little girl, Avery, who is one month older than my Avery. They were checking each other out while at the shower!

Here are the two Ashley's with our Avery's! Ironic, I know!

My sweet baby girl!

Here is Kari with Alex, Me with Avery, Ashley with Avery, and Erin waiting on Graham! We can't wait to meet him.

My sweet friend Kari and her little boy, Alex, who is one week older than Avery.

Again the Ashley's with their Avery's and Nana's!!!!!!!!!!!

Avery at the Mansion


Avery loved her stay at the Mansion. They even gave her a turtle!!!!!!! I love giving her kisses and her big blue eyes. She did a little sun bathing as well.

Avery got to nap on the awesome bed. She is the most beautiful little baby.

Happy Anniversary

For our 3 year anniversary we did not venture too far with little Miss Avery, and yes she went with us! We stayed at the Mansion on Turtle Creek for two nights. While we were down in Dallas, we went to the Dallas Aquarium and went shopping. Avery even got her picture taken with a flamingo. :) Our first night there my mom and sister came down and watched Avery while Jason and I went to dinner at the hotel. It was nice having some mommy and daddy time! We really enjoyed our little trip and are so grateful to have such a wonderful healthy baby! We could not have given each other a better anniversary present! What a souvenir!


Here are a few cool pictures that we got with our camera! The aquarium was too cool.