18 Month Stats

Back in the beginning of December Avery was 1 1/2 years old.  We got a great report at her 18 month check-up.  It was the first time she had a well-child visit where she did not have to get any shots.  She walked to the room like a big girl and even stood on the big girl scale so the nurse could get her weight.  We are very blessed and grateful for our sweet, fun and healthy little girl.

 Avery loved playing on the table in the exam room and was a good little girl for the nurse and doctor.

Avery's statistics at 18 months:

Weight: 27 pounds (82%)

Height: 33.25 inches (89%)

Head:18.5 inches (62%)

Sweet Tooth

Our sweet little girl has developed a sweet tooth, just like her momma. Avery and mommy made and decorated valentine heart sugar cookies the other morning. Avery was most interested in eating the sprinkles and didn't understand why she couldn't eat the uncooked cookies. Mommy also picked up some powdered sugar donuts and Avery loved her special breakfast treat this morning. Glad she still enjoys her veggies and fruit!

Monkey Joe's

Today we had our first trip to Monkey Joe's. Avery and mommy needed to get out of the house for some fun before the winter weather kept us indoors. Unfortunately, once we got there they told us that I couldn't go on bouncy areas or slides because I was pregnant. Thankfully Avery's friend from school, Milly and her mommy, Lindsey, were there as well as our friends the Stephens. We appreciate them helping Avery. She had so much fun and can't wait to go back!

Merry Merry 2012

Christmas time was very special and fun this year.  We had a blast starting special holiday traditions and going to all the fun gatherings with Avery.  As Christmas got closer, she became more familiar with Santa.  She would wave to him when passing by at the mall, loved watching him on TV/DVDs, and kissed all the Santa's in her books.  We spent the weekend before Christmas in Hickory with daddy's family.  Avery and mommy went a day before daddy so that we could pick up some new furniture for the girls.  Avery had a lot of fun at Gigi and Papa's house.  She loved going for a swim with daddy in their jacuzzi. The water was nice and warm like her bath water. 

 Wearing her new swimsuit from Gigi and Papa.

 Avery loves the water. 

On Saturday, Gigi's side of the family came to Hickory.  We had fun visiting with family and doing our annual Christmas exchange.  Avery loved playing with her cousins, Camilla and Rex.  Avery also got to spend time with her great-grandmother. 

Cousins and their spouses

We returned home on Sunday to get ready for Christmas with mommy's family and Santa's big arrival.  Mommy forgot to take her camera to Grammy and Pepaw's house on Christmas Eve, but I did manage to find some of Avery in her Christmas PJs and from Christmas morning.  I had to work during the night on Christmas Eve, but was lucky to have a calm night and be able to make it home Christmas morning before Avery got up.  She walked out of her room and went right to playing with all the toys.  I'm not sure she understood why all the new toys were here, but she sure enjoyed playing with them.  I think her kitchen and kitchen accessories were a favorite.  A day hasn't gone by where she doesn't play kitchen.

 

 Watching one of her Christmas shows. 

She was lucky to get a lot of DVDs that her cousins no longer watch.

 Santa came while Avery was sleeping and her put all her toys right next to the cradle and hutch that her Pepaw made for her.  Both sets of grandparents must have talked to Santa because Avery's table and chairs also went perfect with her new kitchen!

She has got her purse and is ready to go grocery shopping. 

Christmas was so special and we truly enjoyed all the great time spent with family and friends.  We look forward to Avery growing to love Jesus and appreciate the true meaning of Christmas.  We are very grateful for all the amazing blessings in our life!  We look back on 2012 and have so many wonderful memories.