Happy 1st Birthday Avery Lynne

Dear Avery,

Exactly one year ago today I was posting welcome pictures on our blog and today I am posting about your first birthday. It is amazing how fast this year has gone. It has been a year of tremendous blessings. Your life has blessed us in so many ways.

On the day your were born, we counted your ten little fingers and ten litte toes and cried in wonder of you as we kissed your cheeks. We came home to new excitement, sleepless nights and many new experiences. This year we experienced your first smile, your first time rolling, sitting, crawling, laughing, walking and talking. Today, you walk through the house babbling contantly at us and again we sit in wonder.

Every day, your daddy and I thank God for you and the way that you have brought us unending joy. It is to Him that we give all glory, honor and praise. It is our prayer for you that you will grow into a beautiful, strong, smart, funny, amazing child of God. (But don't do it too fast!)

We love you Avery Lynne, Happy Birthday, Love, Mommy and Daddy

Party Pictures

WOW! I can't believe a year has already gone by. Exactly one year ago today, I was posting Avery's welcome pictures on the blog and here I am today posting about her first birthday.

We celebrated with most of our family on Sunday with a party and will celebrate with the rest this weekend. Avery had a lot of fun at her party. She enjoyed the boxes that her toys came in maybe more than the toy at first. She hugged them and wanted to sit on all of them. Thank you everyone for making her day so special

Happy Birthday Miss Avery- we love you! (Again, I have a TON of pictures, these are just a few of the highlights)

Pumpkin Patch

"Look Mom, this one is my size!"

My mom, Jen, me and Avery made our annual trip to the pumpkin patch. We went to Post Family Farms this year. This was Avery's first time and she had a lot of fun. Last year we went to Robinettes a week before I was due and it was hot out-not my favorite year! :(

Anyway, we took a hayride out to the pumpkin patch and Avery was very determined to walk around herself despite tripping over vines and such. I think you can tell from the pics that she loved the pumkins. ( I have a TON of pictures so these are just a few of my favorites)

Readin'

Avery loves to go into her room and pull books off the shelf and sit and read them all by herself. I have been trying for weeks to sneak with the camera and I was finally able to get a cute pic. She's pointing to the "dog-a" (aka doggy).

What a Mess!

I realize that someday I may not think that a mess like this is so cute but I couldn't resist. She loved spaghetti. Check out the wall. Some art work for us to enjoy while we dine.

Mmmmm...

Avery agrees with her mommy-Diet Pepsi is the BEST! (Just a note- she was not really drinking it, caffeine is the LAST thing that Avery needs)

Warning

* THIS IS NOT THE PROPER WAY TO RIDE IN A CAR SEAT * Avery sure thought it was fun though.

But Mom...

That's not fair!!!