Making Pasta

Avery and Scott made pasta tonight. I think she enjoyed it and overall it seemed rather simple. I, of course had my whole wheat pasta. :-) We also made homemade sauce from our tomatoes from the garden.

It was yums.

Enjoy the pics. They're not in order, but I am lazy tonight.

Granddad & DD Visit

A few weeks ago Granddad and DD came down for a visit. Suprisingly, I didn't even pick up my camera until the last few hours they were here.


Avery and Granddad had lots of art time on the back porch.



In the back yard.

A few weeks ago....

Miss Michelle gave Avery this EXTREMLY ANNOYING, I mean really cute little toy. Here Avery is playing the ANNOYING, I mean cute little song and dancing to it.
You know it's funny, no matter how annoying the toy is, it is still better than whining.

Scalloping

Last weekend Uncle Jonny (Scott's younger brother) took us scalloping. The last time we went Avery was 5 months old. We all had a very nice time. That area of the gulf coast is really beautiful. We found a bunch of scallops for being a month into the season. Thank you Uncle Jonny for taking us out. We had a GREAT time.

Avery enjoying chips


She hung out for quite some time on Daddy's back

I was tagged

My friend Katie tagged me on her blog and I thought it was a cute idea until I asked Avery the following questions. I don't think she is ready for questions like this. I wasn't even going to post it, but then I thought it would be neat to look back at it later. I am hoping maybe someone else would do this (Caryn, Jenny, Twopy, or anyone else that might have a cooperative child).

1. What is something mom always says to you? Avery: "I don't know"
2. What makes mom happy? Avery: "glass". (I assume she means wine glass).
3. What makes mom sad? Avery: "nothing"
4. How does your mom make you laugh? Avery: "*giggle, giggle*"
5. What was your mom like as a child? Avery: No Answer
6. How tall is your mom? Avery: "You're bigger".
7.What is her favorite thing to do? Avery: "nothing"
9. What does your mom do when you're not around? Avery: "Shut your eyes"
10. If your mom becomes famous, what will it be for? Avery: She didn't get this question.
11. What is your mom really good at? Avery: "Gow" Yes, that is what she said.
12. What is your mom not very good at? Avery: No answer
13. What does your mom do for her job? Avery: "Eat"
14. What is your mom's favorite food? Avery: "I like to eat, eat, eat, apples and bannanas"
15. What makes you proud of your mom? Avery: "Like an airplane"
16. If your mom were a cartoon character, who would she be? Avery: "Minnie, you Minnie!"
17. What do you and your mom do together? Avery: "sing"
18. How are you and your mom the same? Avery: "silly"
19. How are you and your mom different? Avery: Didn't understand this question
20. How do you know your mom loves you? Avery: "Yes, sir"

Oonie's House

A few weeks ago Avery and I took a trip together to visit my mom. We both a great time and enjoyed the cooler temperatures and the more relaxed atmosphere. I got to spend a lot of time with my camera and all kinds of neat subjects.

A bee on a sunflower in Mom's garden


Morning Glory flower


Zinnia close to blooming


Avery riding in the wagon, waiting for the lightening bugs to come out.


On the porch getting ready to help water plants


Oonie and Avery off the road overlooking the beautiful GA scenery


Avery by the barn.


Playing with rocks in the wagon while mom packs up the car


On a hike in the woods


Splashing in the pool

Birthday Cousins

Happy Birthday Sean Patrick and Sarah Downing! We hope you have wonderful birthdays.

Avery is 3 1/2 today and we just measured her - she is 37 1/4 inches tall and 27 lbs.
She has been a handful all weekend. I am hoping it's the age...

No Agenda Sunday

Ahhhhhh, don't you just love days where you really don't have plans and you can just do whatever? I've been cooking and prepping food for the week and taking a few pictures (below).
I started back on the South Beach Diet last Monday. That diet worked so well for me prior to getting pregnant with Avery and I decided it was high time to get the 'baby fat' off. I mean really, 4 years! I am happy to report I lost 4.5 lbs. last week. I like this diet because it is very restrictive the first 2 weeks. When I do diets that let you eat anything, but only small portions, I always blow it. I did have a little slip up and had some wine last night. One more week on phase 1 and things won't be quite so strict. I have actually enjoyed cooking and planning meals and making good nutrition a priority. Let's hope it keeps up, right?

So, yesterday Avery said one of the funniest statements to date. She was showering with Daddy and said, "Daddy I am growing up and getting bigger and bigger and soon I am going to get a penis just like you". He about died and asked me to come into the bathroom so she could tell me as well. My jaw dropped and I looked at her and said, "No, Avery you won't get a penis". She was very dissapointed. Seriously, she made the saddest little face. Meanwhile I am about to bust out laughing, but I don't won't her to feel worse, so I have to run into the other room just so I won't lose it in front of her.

Lately she has been playing and talking a lot before falling asleep for her afternoon nap and she has realized she can sneak out of the bed and play. Today I was at the kitchen window doing dishes (of course) and I saw her poke her head through the cutains in her room to look outside. She saw me standing in the kitchen and RAN back to her bed. I went into her room to get on to her for getting out of her bed, but instead I busted out laughing when I looked at her guilty face. That little girl makes me laugh sometimes and other times NOT, if you know what I mean.

We think she is looking more and more like Daddy. What do YOU think?

ICE CREAM

Daddy cooked a dinner tonight that I knew Avery would not enjoy. It was some form of a skillet hash made out of leftovers from the week. It had potatoes, pork, onions and cheese in it. He made it on the skillet and it looked pretty tasty to me (but anything with potatoes would look good to me about now (SBD)). Avery barely touched it and took off claiming she was done. She came back and noticed Scott had a bowl of ice cream. SHE WANTED ICE CREAM TOO, so he told her she had to finish her dinner. That produced several intervals of tears over the course of about AN HOUR. She started back eating the dinner and was dropping a lot on the floor - pretty smart, huh? A few times she said she had to go 'pee-pee'. I thought for sure she was disposing of the food in her mouth, but both times she actually went - we checked.
The best part is we got to wait around for her to eat this food that took forever. She was literally GAGGING each bite down.

This girl will do a lot for a bowl of ice cream. Here she is proud of her efforts.

4th of July Weekend Fun

Patriotic Avery


At the beach


Avery running back, Daddy going out


Avery in action


I believe this was the face that she produced when we told her she had to finish the water she wanted before she could have some Gatorade. So dramatic!


Still 'working it'. For the record, it didn't work.

Wonderful Visit with the Tyners!

We had a wonder time with our friends and got to meet their little miracle, Ava.
She is the most consistant happy baby I have ever been around. They have been truly blessed with an angel. What a doll!

More pics to come, but I had to show off a pic I took of this sweet, sweet baby girl.

Disney

A few weeks ago we took a trip to Orlando for the day to Magic Kingdom. Wow, was it hot. Too hot, really. This was our 3rd or 4th visit and I think we are finally starting to figure out the best way to go. For starters, don't go in the summer! And then plan to stay oon Disney property - preferably RIGHT NEXT TO THE PARK you plan to visit. Next time we go, we are going to look into the Contemporary, Polynesian or Grand Floridian. Go early in the AM, eat lunch and go take naps! We tried the no nap and it was NOT a good idea. I also think you need to do more than one day at one park. When we do it again, we will come down late in the afternnoon, schedule a character dinner at a hotel (Chef Mickey?) and then check in and get a good nights rest before hitting the park EARLY the next morning - preferrably the day of the extra magic hour.

We still had a marvelous memorable time even though Avery wasn't in the happiest mood - it's so hard to figure out kid's moods sometimes! Here are some pics from our trip.

Mommy and Avery (can you see her?) on the rollercoaster. This child LOVES this roller coaster, but is scared to death of something like group activites with other kids. Go figure.


The Main Street Parade - I have loved these fairies since I was a little girl....Flora, Fauna and Meriweather. :)


A view down Main Street


Scott and Avery (looking happy!) on the 'horsey'.




Avery was not too sure about Snow White. This was right when we walked in the door and I think she was a bit nervous. I sure hope she grows out of this!


She is still not smiling.


The look kind of set the tone for the day. I have no idea why, but she was a grump with little bits of happiness thrown in for the day.