Tuesday, June 12, 2012

1 Year Stats

Avery had her 1 year check-up with the pediatrician last week.  She is happy, healthy and growing as she should.  She did great, even when it was time for shots.  She left with a band aide on each bicep and was a happy camper the rest of the day.  I was very surprised and was anticipating a cranky baby.  Now we begin the task of transitioning to whole milk and weaning from the bottles.  Avery loves her "ba-ba" before bedtime and on long car rides.  Wish us luck!
Avery's statistics at 1 Year:
Weight: 22 pounds 2 ounces (67%)
Height: 30 inches (79%)
Head: 17.75 (50%)

Monday, June 11, 2012

Tons of Fun in One Weekend

I don't think we could have crammed anymore fun in this past weekend.  Friday Avery got to hang out with Grammy and Pepaw while we went to the Darius Rucker and Lady Antebellum concert.  We had a great time with Robyn and Ian.  We also got to have a little tailgate fun with our friends Scott and Kelley.



Saturday afternoon we met up with the Siemerings at the pool.  It was cute to see Avery and Elliott together.  You can't tell much from the picture below, but Avery is 6 months older.  
Avery and Elliot (cousins)
Saturday evening, we went to Chris and Kristen's wedding in Apex.  The venue was gorgeous and we were excited that it was just 3 miles from our house.  Avery got to play with Madison that evening while we were away.  It was great to catch up with friends.  I love to hear couples profess their vowels, and  I enjoyed listening to their minister preach about marriage.  I always walk away energized and with a desire to make our marriage stronger.  Congrats to Chris and Kristen!  Their wedding was beautiful and we hope they are having fun in Mexico.
Avery and I hung out at home Sunday while Trey helped my grandfather move the last of his furniture to his new home in Sanford.  After a good nap, we went to the Durham Bulls game with Robyn, Ian, Grammy and Pepaw.  This was Avery's first baseball game and she had fun. 
 Sharing a basket of chicken fingers and fries with daddy. 
We all went home with ketchup on our clothes or in a bow!
 We learned that sporting events are not as easy now that Avery is on the move.  This football season we might need to make alternative plans and schedule some child care if we both want to enjoy the games.

 Avery's favorite part of the evening was eating ice cream and Italian ice.   

Saturday, June 9, 2012

1 YEAR

Avery is 1 and so much fun!  It is so amazing and fulfilling to think about the first year of our lives as a family of three.  We have thoroughly enjoyed the last year and all the wonderful memories that we will cherish forever.  So many thoughts of joy come about when we think of all the firsts and how Avery has grown so much in the last year.  It is hard to believe that our little baby is now 1 year old.  It warms my heart to look back on how she has grown.  We hope you enjoy all of Avery's monthly pictures from the last year.
A year ago we were blessed with a beautiful and healthy baby girl.
7 pounds 7 ounces
20 inches 











and Avery at 1 year...


 Guess this is just the beginning of our life with a busy toddler.

 She's not walking on her own yet, but she is standing on everything and walking everywhere with her toys and the assistance from mom and dad.  We know we are in big trouble once this little girl starts walking.  She is extremely fast at crawling and doesn't miss a beat.

Avery at 1 YEAR:
- Drinking whole milk at meals and weaning from the bottles before bedtime.  We had them almost gone, but then she started teething the week before her birthday and we regressed a bit.
- Wearing 12-18 months clothing and size 3 diapers.
- Saying more words, like "ss-dee" (Sadie) and 'EEE" for doggie.  Still not saying "mama" on a regular basis. 
- Gives the best kisses!
- Eating all big girl food and a very healthy eater.  She has recently started to love yogurt.
- Expert drinker of the sippy cup.
- Makes funny sounds and loves to do raspberries.
- 4 teeth with we think 4 more on the way.
- Can sit at her little table for snack or to play, but still has her 3 meals in her highchair.
- Loves Mickey Mouse Club House and watches it on the Ipad or our phones. 
- Thinks Sadie is fascinating and has so much fun with her.
- Hair is growing, getting lighter and we are noticing more and more curls.
- Still loves the water, whether it's bath time, pool or ocean.
- Goes to bed around 7:30pm and wakes around 7am.
- Understands "no" and usually listens well (for now)!
- Into everything and having so much fun with all her new birthday toys.
- Loves to be pushed and pulled in her riding toys (wagon, tricycle, cozy coupe and stroller).
- Enjoys her new activity table, and has a blast swinging and playing with the water table when outside.


Avery, you are the light of our life.  Your giggles are the most amazing sound and we cannot get enough of your sweet personality.  You are such a loving, funny, sweet and beautiful little girl.  We constantly look at you in awe and thank God for bringing you into our life.  We have had an amazing year watching you grow and learn.  We look forward to all the fun and new things waiting in the coming year.  Always remember that mommy and daddy love you so much!

Avery's 1st Birthday Party

We had a great time celebrating Avery's 1st Birthday with friends and family last Saturday.  We are incredibly blessed to have so many wonderful family and friends in our lives.  We had a great turnout for Avery's cowgirl theme 1st birthday party at our house.  I had a blast planning the party, and I am so grateful for all the help we had in making it such a hit.  We will always remember this special day!


Lots of pink and brown western decor.


I loved seeing Avery's growth in her monthly picture banner.
We grilled out with all the traditional cookout sides to accompany the hamburgers and hot dogs.
The cake, cupcakes and cowgirl cookies with yummy treats!





Our cowgirl in her special birthday attire.
Mommy and Avery
Mawmaw with her great grandchildren (Rex, Avery and Camilla).

Daddy and Mommy with our sweet 1 year old.
Opening some fun new toys and clothes.
Avery and Aunt Robyn
Avery and Pepaw
Avery and The Jones (Derrick and Katie)
Grant and Parker having fun at the water table!
Aunt Tay Tay and Avery
Allison and Marshall
Uncle Ian, Avery and Mommy

Avery is her cowgirl birthday hat
Having fun in the ball pit/bouncy house.
It's cake time!

She didn't make much of a mess!
Spencer

Parker
Samantha and Cami

Even Avery had fun with the mustaches.

Sliding with Madison
Meredith and Grant playing in the bounce house.
The kids loved Winston.
Uncle Andrew
Alexis made it to the party after her bball game.
S'more Pops for party favors.
Happy 1st Birthday Avery McCall King