Gymboree

I took Avery to Gymboree today for a Play and Learn class. We had so much fun. She got to climb on things, jump on things, play with balls, play with bubbles and a big parachute. She loved it.

She is at such a fun age. Every day she learns something new-she is so smart. We love her so much. She brings so much joy and laughter to our lives.

Snow Fun

We got some snow last night so we decided to get Avery all bundled up and go outside for some sledding. This is the first time that I have gotten to go out with Avery, she went out one other time with her Grandma. She had a lot of fun and so did Roscoe. It didn't last long before we all got cold but it was worth it.

Where is Avery now?

Today while I was at work, Kraig found Avery in our cupboard and she had dumped out a box of plastic silverware. Oh my- she gets into everything.

The things she loves...

Avery has 2 things that she is very attached to. The teddy that she is clutching in the picture and the red sippy cup. The red sippy cup has been breaking for awhile now but she doesn't care, she loves it. No other sippy cup will do. So...we bought some more. :)

Four generations

"Children are born, traditions are passed, the love continues on." I feel so blessed that both of my grandma's can be a part of Avery's life.

More Fun

More creative activities...This time Kraig made a "slide" for Avery with the cushion of our chair. She doesn't even care if she lands on her face.

Time out

This is what Avery thought about time out. Do you think it worked?

Avery & Mommy

I LOVE THIS GIRL!

Mmmmm...cereal

Avery loves cereal and can get into the cupboard that it is in. She brings me the box several times a day and says "Seese" ("please")

Getting Creative

Again, since we are stuck inside a lot, I have been getting creative with activities for Avery to do. On this day, I decided to pour rice on her highchair tray and play with her trucks. SHE LOVED IT. I had to clean up a huge mess but it was worth the fun.

Great Wolf Lodge

We went to Great Wolf Lodge this weekend with the whole Kuipers' family. We all had a great time. Avery LOVED it and we loved watching her. I never got really good pictures because she was too busy playing to take pictures but we got some. Enjoy!

Fun with t.p.

Since we can't go outside cuz it's freezing and Avery doesn't always sleep much we have to be creative. This day we played with t.p. Who knew that it made such a fun toy. It kept her occupied for a VERY long time.

My thoughts exactly...

I don't think Avery was too excited about dirty laundry-what do you think?

Aunt Jenni

Avery loves her Aunt Jenni and why wouldn't she- she spoils her rotten. :)

I just loved this picture and had to post it.

Papa's Slippers

We went to my parents house on Sunday to celebrate my dad's birthday- (Happy Birthday Dad-love you!) and Avery had fun walking around the house in his slippers. She loves shoes and anything else she can put on her feet lately. (And yes-that is a pony tail in her hair- don't you love it?! )

Avery loves Boz

Avery has developed a deep love for Boz dvd's. She watched them ALOT when she was sick- it was all she wanted to do. We can't say anything related to Boz in front of Avery because then she wants to watch it right away. She will walk up to the t.v. and point and say Boz. Too cute.This picture is of her laying in her basket of stuffed animals watching her good buddy Boz.

Guest Blogger-Avery

Hi Everyone, Usually my mommy writes about me but I think I am big enough now to type on the computer myself. I am having lots of fun this winter even though I can't go outside. I like to play with all my new toys from Christmas and bug my doggy Roscoe. I love you. Love,Avery

P.S. I miss you Great Grandma V and can't wait until spring when I can see you again.

Yuck, Yuck, Yuck

Poor Avery- doesn't she look sad in this picture. Avery had the flu a few weeks ago and it went through our whole family. YUCK! She spent alot of time like this just laying around. She's doing much better now though and we are so thankful for a healthy little girl again.

Children's Museum

Avery had a blast on Friday at the Children's Museum. There is so much to see and do. She loved the bubble station and would have really made a mess if we let her. She had fun in the penquin play area too. What a fun day.

Cousins

Avery playing with her cousins on New Years Day.