New Adventure

I have been at my current job for almost three years. I have learned so much and truly enjoyed it. As sad as it is, it is time to move on to bigger and better things. I am really excited because I just got a new job!This job is extra exciting because it is back doing what I love, looking at bones all day! I am going to be an Imaging Consultant for the company that I currently work for. It is a brand new position so there is a lot to be defined. I am excited because I will be working with a lot of the clinics that provide Diagnostic Xray and helping them work in a more efficient compliant way. Oh so exciting! Wish me luck!

Being One is Fun!

This is a tad late, but I wanted to post pictures from Averie's party last week. I think it turned out so well and I am so grateful for all the wonderful people Averie has in her life that came and supported us! She was one spoiled girl! The setup would have taken me the entire party to setup if it weren't for my dear friends, Brynn and Cam and my family. I didn't realize that setting up for this party would take so dang long! It turned out pretty cute though!

Most importantly, the food:
I hope you caught the pics of her birthday cake in her birthday pictures. It turned out much better before. We were struggling this time around, but you get the idea! Not to mention the A is on backwards... Oh dearie me.
Here is the shrine to Miss Averie.And the favors:
And the gifts. This little girl was SPOILED!
Here she is opening one of her presents. She actually did better than I expected. She stayed pretty interested the entire time.After presents it was time for Averie to change into her birthday suit.She didn't get to blow her candle out because I blew it out like an idiot trying to show her how. Oh well!She didn't get quite as messy this time around, well she did get a little messy!

It turned out to be such a great day! Thanks everyone for coming. We have the best family and friends that anyone could ask for.

After the party and then Easter the next day, Averie was not too excited to open more presents on her actual birthday. She was pretty stoked to find Elmo in one of the packages though. SHE LOVES ELMO!!! But what kid doesn't?

We also got her a riding zebra. Sorry no pic, but shortly after this she decided she was done and we didn't even get it out of the box!

Well for now that is all I can post. Phew. Can't wait to see what the next year brings us with this little girl!

One Year

Today is such a bittersweet day! My baby girl is turning ONE! I can't believe how fast the year has flown by. I can still remember the day that she came into our lives. Motherhood has brought me more joy than I could ever expect! I have loved being a mom so much and I am so grateful that Averie has given me the opportunity to experience it! She has changed so much in the past year. Here are a few of my favorite pictures of her.
Our first family photo. I am so glad that my face is not quite as round as it was that day! Gotta love the effects of pregnancy.I miss the wrinkles. Here she is at four days old. My little "monkey". Can you believe I thought her eyes were going to be blue?!? Her big brown eyes are definitely her most complimented feature.
First smiles.Oh the hair! Thank goodness it has filled in!
See what I mean about those eyes? Gorgeous!
Such a happy girl!
Six Months
Super Grins. Love it.
Our favorite Averie face. Unfortunately, she doesn't do it any more...
Well now that Averie is a year old, lets get the final update on her!Weight: 20.4 pounds
Height: 30 inches
Head Circumference: 18 inches

This silly girl is starting to turn into just that, a GIRL. She is lacking most baby attributes.
She has started drinking whole milk and she loves it! I was nervous that she might have a reaction to it, but it has been smooth sailing. It is so much easier than formula too! The only thing I am worried about is her undying love for her bottle. She hasn't shown a lot of interest in sippy cups. I fear the day when we have to wean her. Every morning Averie has a melt down until she gets her bottle. It is pretty funny. She is hysterical until that bottle pops into her mouth.

Averie is no longer eating baby food. She eats anything and everything. She is a better eater than me. The only thing she is unsure about is tomatoes and tuna fish. I can't believe how much this girl eats! She has quite the appetite.

She is still not even close to walking. I think it will be awhile before she starts. She will walk holding on to things, but she refuses to stand on her own. If you try to let go of her fingers she either throws her head back or she lounges forward. It is a bad and good thing. My back wishes she would start walking, but I am grateful I don't have to chase her yet.

Averie's new thing is to point at everything and say "a dis?" or "a dat?" (what's this? what's that?) It is so cute. She always says "ya!" to agree with what you are saying. She also "barks" when Sergeant starts barking. Oh she is so much fun!

Averie has started hitting. Oh my gosh little stinker! She must have learned it in daycare, but if we tell her no she swings at us and says "eh!" Kinda cute, but what a naughty girl.

She is the craziest sleeper ever! We find her in the most odd positions. She will be in a crib for a long time because she would easily fall off a bed 20 times a night.She loves her puppy. Sergeant is so patient with her. He takes all of her abuse and is never mean to her. I wish I could say that Averie is never mean to him. We will just have to keep working with her.
We love our Averie girl! Life wouldn't be the same without her! Here are some Birthday pics compliments of Sunnydays Photography. They turned out so darling!
























Well this is a long post. I will post pictures later of her party. We love you Averie girl! Happy Birthday!