Monday, April 30, 2012

Happy 2nd Birthday my sweet girl!

I cannot believe you are two years old.  I can close my eyes and remember your smell, the sounds you made, the tears I cried, and the joy your daddy and I had the first time we laid eyes on you.  The past two years have been awesome.  You are growing everyday and teaching us how to enjoy the little things.  We are also learning more and more patience.  You are quite the little toot these days.  Your full of energy and life and we cherish every minute we have with you.  You are independent, loving, sassy, and sweet.  Your imagination when you are "reading", "cooking", or just carrying on a conversation is priceless.  Your talking up a storm, doing things yourself, letting your "sissy" (the dog) out of the house and the kennel when asked to do so, you understanding things we say very clearly, and you respond to most questions with a reply.  You use your hands and make some really cute facial expressions!  You say Amen after we pray and we read books every night before bed.  You ask for a bow and a "tippy" (clippy) for your hair!  It is a must before we go to sleep!  Priceless.  You love to look at the stars and find "airpains" in the sky.  I am loving this stage minus the word "NO" you say all the time.  You have a little temper and mommy is not a fan!  I hope this too shall pass and we get by super quick............those are rare moments anyway.  I am thankful for your health and happiness and the blessing God gave your daddy and I when He created you.  We love you so very much! 


 You will notice a trend with all these pictures.  I took them all right around the same place and same time, just different days!
 Playing in her babies wagon that the Easter Bunny brought her.

 Minnie in hand of course!
 NOT ready for school.  Still tired.
 Ready for school
 Love this little outfit!
Sleepy!



To my sweet baby-

Two years have come and gone and now you are two years old.  That seems surreal to me but that is my reality.  Where has the time gone to?  Avery you are everything to your daddy and I.  You are the miracle that came to us when we were hurting and you have brought so much joy to our lives.  Your laughter lifts our hearts, your toys fill our home, and your presence makes us whole.  I look forward to the day we share jewelry and shoes and get manicures and pedicures together.  I love to watch your face when your daddy walks into a room because mommy felt the same way 13 years ago.  He hung the moon!  I know you know we love you but we are privileged to be your parents.  Your energy, your happiness, and your smile lights up a room.  I want to thank you baby girl for the added love you have given your daddy and I.  We are so grateful to call you ours and we wish you a very happy birthday. 

Love-
Daddy and Mommy   

Thursday, April 26, 2012

Happy Early Birthday Avery

This past weekend we celebrated Avery's Birthday a little early just in case Jason was unable to be here for her party.  The thought of him missing her party makes me so sad, but I know that celebrating her with him, whatever day it may be, is all that matters.  So I frantically ran to Kroger and got a cake and we planned a little party in less than 24 hours.  My mom, sister, Nancy, and Tommy were all there.  My dad made it in that night.  So it was just the seven of us here at the house and it was really nice.  She got her present from Mommy and Daddy and I was so excited at her reaction!  She got a matching apron with her name on it and a Mickey Mouse cookbook!  All she wants to do now is cook!
 Waiting on her to get up from napping!
 Mad dash to the living room!
 Mommy showing her the cookbook!
 Testing out the knobs.

 Just like mommy's.
 This is her smile right now.  We still have not mastered the "pretty" smile.
 Had to get a pan to try out her new stove!
 Cute cake from Kroger
 "Is this for me?"
 Make a wish!
Our little Family!

And the good news is that Daddy will be home!!!!!!!!!  He will have coverage for the weekend!  Thank you Scientific Drilling!

Weekend Projects

Busy weekend at the Glover house!
 Before picture of the fireplace
 The "ugh, there is no turning back now" picture of the fireplace.
 New braces and cleaned up ready for hardy board.
 Beautiful after picture of fireplace.  My talented husband did this in 12 hours!  All I did was help with demolition.
 Avery's table that needed to be re-stained.  We now have a protective cover so we thought we might want to get it ready for the summer!  This is the picture with one side sanded and the other side sun damaged.
Finished result!  Like new again.

Dallas Zoo

A few weeks ago Jason, Avery and I headed out to the Dallas Zoo.  We were in need of a much over due family day!!!!!  We had so much fun.  Hardly anyone was there so Avery ran just about everywhere we walked!  She loved looking at all the animals.  I am not sure if she was more impressed with the animals or all the leaves she picked up!  Anyway, it was a great day with my family and I cherish little trips like this!
 Heading in!  Of course we have our Minnie glasses on.
 She loved the penguins
 Big girl!
 Constant run!!!!!  She is a ball of energy.  We no more than got in the car and see was out!
 The place where we ate, the lions laid right outside the window of the eatery!  Really neat!
 Sweet girl
 Petting the giraffe
 Baby giraffe
 Elephants.....a few days after we visited, the zoo lost one of it's oldest elephants.
 Gorillas
Alligators
 Showing mommy and daddy something
 Beautiful picture
 Avery's favorite spot!
 Turtles
 Tigers
 Love this girl!
 Scott Hopewell will enjoy this!  A picture with the "Kangaroosssss"!
Cooling off by the fans!


Monday, April 23, 2012

Baby Kendal

Last weekend I spent the afternoon with friends celebrating the upcoming arrival of baby Kendal.  Kim looked beautiful and I am so very happy for her family.  I can't wait to meet her sweet little angel! 
Yummy cupcakes!
So many goodies for baby Kendal!

Kim looked gorgeous!