Good hygiene is important ...

Avery brushing her teeth ... all 4 of them

If there is one thing that I have learned from Mommy so far it is this ... a girl has to have good hygiene. Mommy takes excellent care of her teeth, so I wanted to do the same as soon as possible ...

Avery showing Scout-No how to brush your teeth

Avery attempting to share her toothbrush with Scout-No

Grandma has retired from watching me?!??!!?

Avery with Daddy at Grandma's party

So I'm not exactly sure what will happen after this past weekend ... it's all a bit confusing to me still, but then again, I'm just a baby. Maybe if I explain what occurred, one of you out there might be able make sense of it all for me ...

It all started last weekend where Mommy, Daddy, and me got all dressed up and went to a party that was in Grandma's honor. It started out as a grand fun time ... eating, dancing, and partying while Grandma seemed to be enjoying her special moment with all of her friends and family.

Avery enjoying her place setting at Grandma's party

Three generations of blonds

Avery dancing with Mommy (with some help from the staff)

So as the fun night went on and on and on, from the conversations I could overhear it slowly dawned on me that this wasn't just any ordinary party for a great Grandma, but more of a retirement party?!??!!?

So what exactly is Grandma retiring from anyway ... her only job is to cater to my every need from time to time. Am I that hard to deal with??? Does that mean Grandma is buying the boat and sailing away to go bye-bye forever?!?!!?

Grandma getting her retirement recognition

Avery with Grandma and all her fellow new retirees

Grandma, Grandpa, Mommy, and Daddy with Barb (another fellow new retiree)

Note that I took this last photo (since my usually personal photographers where all in it).

So, in the end I guess that's what makes life interesting ... things constantly changing. Hopefully I'll still see Grandma from time to time. I guess I don't know what else to say ... quite frankly, I'm still in a state of shock right now that Grandma had to retire only after one year of service ...

Walking Hard ...

No way, I'm really doing it!!! Check me out!!!

... or maybe I should call this blog "Hard Walking" instead?!!?!?

In any case, I'm finally really doing it!!! But don't take my word on it, you be the judge ... watch this video of me cruising all around (with just a few hiccups) and tell me what you think ...

Next up: asking for the car keys!!!

Avery showing off her sweet upright skills

My 100th blog posting ...

Avery taking a well deserved relaxing break from blogging all the time

Woo hoo!!! I did it ... I reached 100 blog postings in my first year (of life in general and starting up this way fun blog).

I just want to thank all of you out there in the blogosphere for spending your time reading, participating, and commenting on my blog throughout the last year ... you guys are awesome!!! I can't wait to read, re-read, and then re-read yet again as I grow up over time and look at this over and over again throughout my life.

And look forward to another year of blogs about my kiddie adventures and high-jinks ... I look forward to writing them!!!

My Sweet 1st Birthday Party ...

Avery wants THAT in her tummy

Sorry it's been so long since my last posting, but things have been really really busy lately ... plus the temperature has been hitting triple digits lately and that seems to slow life down just a bit.

Since a few of you out there having been asking me about my super sweet first birthday party, I finally made the time to go through all of the hundreds and hundreds of photos from my birthday party and wanted to share a few. Here are some candid shots to show the overall vibe and good time had by all ...

First things first ... BIRTHDAY CAKE EATING was the best part of the party ...

Avery tasting her birthday cake ...

... Avery really enjoying her birthday cake

We also played in my big birthday present Mommy and Daddy got me ... all my guests really enjoyed it as much as I do ...

Avery's friends (Abby and Maya) playing in the sandbox ...



... Will loved watering the sandbox with the pink water can ...

We also filled up the pool since it was such a nice day ... it was such a hit with everyone that Shannon, Lily, Nick, Skyler, and I played in there most of the day.

Pool party time was a great big hit ...


... a lot of us kids stayed in the pool most of the party


Avery's rock concert friend Mathew had a great time too

And oh yes, my on-again/off-again boyfriend Nick was even up to his usual "Mr. Funny Guy" tricks again ...

Nick performing his "bonk Avery in the head" trick

And not only did all my friends in town come over for the party, but lots of people came from far far away too.

Auntie Em and Great Grandma came into town just for me ...

... as well as my out of town Grandparents also!!!

So not only did everyone come over to wish me a happy birthday, but they all brought me all sorts of neat stuff too ... even my own furniture!!!

My own set of table and chairs for tea parties ...

... my own lounging chair ...

... even a hand made Mother Goose quilt!!!

Avery partying into the wee hours of the night!!!

Happy Mother's Day, Mommy!!!!!

Avery excited for Mother's Day

I hope you have the best day ever, Mommy!!! I promise to be good all day ... well, for most of the day anyway!!!


Thanks for being such a great Mommy!!! I love you so much I wrote a poem just for you!!!

Mommy's Love

When I first popped out and saw your great big smile,
I knew Mommy's Love was more than all land's miles ...
When I first let out a huge big ol' cry and saw you rush right to my side,
I knew Mommy's Love was more than all the sea's tides ...
When I first fell down and you caught me before I hit the ground,
I knew Mommy's Love was more than all the world's sounds ...
And that is why I love you Mommy, more and more each and every day,
for you're my Mommy, my lovely Mommy, the very best in every way!!!



PS, Happy Mother's Day to all the other Mommies out there in the blogosphere!!!