Bath Fun Take 2

Since the bubbles didn't go over so well in the tub, I saw this cool idea on Pinterest to put a little food coloring in the ice cube tray and make colored ice cubes for the tub. Well, I decided to try it out with plain ice cubes before I went to all the trouble of making fun ones. They were a HIT! In fact, I had to refill the cup two times she was having so much fun chasing after them, catching them, and then of course tasting them. mmmm, delicious.

Good spot to relax

I gave Avery a couple pretzels after lunch and sent her on her way while I finished cleaning up her mess of a high chair. She was being so quiet I had to see what she was up to.

Oh, nothing. Just relaxing on the stairs with Mr. Cow.






I don't use the baby gate at the bottom of the stairs anymore so Missy loves to play on the first couple up to the landing. She's getting really good at going down them backwards. Plus, she usually only goes up five steps before squawking at me to come play with her, and I figure she'll survive five steps without any broken bones.

Drive Baby, Drive!

While we were cooling down from our bike ride this morning, Avery ventured around my parent's yard and found the toy stash.

She hopped in the car and went for a nice ride. She looks so little in that thing.

Bubbles!

Avery's been super cranky lately. I know she doesn't feel good. I attributed it to her shots on Friday, but mid-tantrum, with her mouth gaping open, I saw the cause today. Two more teeth just broke through so hopefully those tears will go away for a little while.
We celebrated with bubbles in the bath tonight. She's only had a bubble bath one other time, so she kept shouting "Bubble! Bubble!" while I was getting her ready. She was super excited about it and loved splashing them around.


....Until she decided to taste it. It was all over after that. Apparently, bubbles aren't so delicious.

Big Girl

I've had a new car seat for Avery for a few months now, but her infant seat was so convenient to switch between cars, I used it as long as I could. I pulled out her new seat today and she loved hopping in and out. Hope she loves it as much once it's strapped in the car.


Also, this bracelet thing just went to a whole new level today. She put these straps on like it was a bracelet, and the next thing you know, she's toting around a purse! I'm in trouble. I REALLY don't want to be the lady with the two year old in Target carrying an armful of accessories.

Surprise!

My sister's birthday was today, so a few of us decided to surprise her and show up at her church meeting this morning. I think we got her! It was pretty fun.

We spent the afternoon visiting and playing around and eating. Thanks for letting us crash your birthday Jessica! Hope you had a happy one!

Avery was in heaven with all the magnets on the fridge. Me too, cause I was pretty tired and it was nice she was entertained.


I just realized I don't have any pictures of the birthday girl. (aforementioned TIRED) But, we did manage to check out Ryan's newest toy. I was skeptical when he said motorcycle, but I'm now adding one to my birthday list! It's so fun!

After riding my bike, I especially appreciated a throttle. I could get used to that! Even if I was going so slow a five year old beat me on his pedal powered bike. In my defense, he's pretty quick.


Brian also gave it a go and decided he wanted it for his commute to his NEW JOB!!!

Yes, A NEW JOB! We are so excited. We've had a VERY unhappy year of long commutes, catty women in the office, and interested management. So, we're feeling very blessed in this economy to have a such a refreshing change and a short enough commute he can ride his bike!

B-Y-Who?

Avery parked her bus and watched a little college football tonight with Brian before she went to bed. Now I'm going to bed. It's been an interesting day...baby throw up is not very fun to clean up, especially when real food is involved. Poor girl had three baths today. I think it might be a reaction to her shots. I might have prefered the ACTUAL chicken pox to this vaccine.

Doctor Day

Avery had her one year check up at the doctor today. I still can't believe she's a year old! Well, she did really well. Performed like a championship show dog. Talked, walked, waved, laughed...Good girl! haha...she is turning into quite the cute little girl actually. 30 inches tall and 20 lbs 10 oz. Another half a pound and she'll finally double her birth weight.

Except for the blasted shots, today was great. As soon as they stuck her little thigh, she just screamed..and the second one was even worse. When I picked her up she ripped a band-aid off and screamed some more. Such fun. She was okay once I got her calmed down, but woke up kinda cranky from her nap. I caved and let her watch TV. That's a rare occurrence around here. I try really hard to keep it off when she's up, and now I know why. Nose to nose with the tv can't be healthy. Glad the show only lasted 10 minutes.

Blisters

My three blisters from our walk to the yogurt shop were totally worth the extra scoop of Reese's chunks I treated myself to. And Avery LOVES Mochi!

Repair Man

Our dishwasher left me a little present the other day. A huge puddle right in front. How thoughtful. So, I called the best repair man I know. Avery thought he looked familiar.

Sure enough, it was GRANDPA! Thanks Dad for figuring out the problem.

You got yourself a cute lackey this time. Need a flashlight?

Let me dig in here for that wrench you need...

Here you go!