Sweet Baby Avery

Where does the time go? It feels like Avery was born just yesterday and she is almost 10 months. Her favorite thing to do these days is to find something that moves and walk behind it. She has pushed the laundry basket, a box of diapers,and a fairy car. She has gotten good at steering whatever she is pushing. She is so proud of herself! She is climbing the stairs. She talks all the time. I have a feeling they will talk over one another when Avery gets older.




Look mommy, no hands!

Mama

She loves chewing on whatever she can get her hands on.

This game is cool.

Trying to figure out where the balls go.

Pushing the fairy car.

Reading the paper.

Share mommy.

Sick as a dog

Yesterday about 9:00 a.m. Alexandra's temperature spiked to 105. It had been between 100 and 101 for about a day. We took Alexandra to the doctor because of her symptoms. The ladies at the doctors office were in tears because they were use to seeing Alexandra as an entertainer not a lifeless patient. You all know how Alexandra is full of life and never sits down or takes naps. She was burning up, red, had chills, crying, and sleeping. After several tests at the office (they can check for the flu now) they came to the conclusion it was walking pneumonia. She is on antibiotics, tylenol, and motrin. This morning about 3:00 a.m. her temperature was 104 but it is now down to 101. She is full of energy this morning and is making up for loss time. She seems to be recovering fine. We will talk to the doctor this morning and see if we need to take her back to the doctor today or tomorrow. I am very grateful that Toby took off yesterday and went to the doctor with us. He is also off today and tomorrow. We are watching Avery to make sure she doesn't catch this from Alexandra. Thanks to those of you who have been keeping us in your prayers!!

The Dallas Zoo

Dianne and I decided to take the girls to the Dallas Zoo. We met in Plano at the Light Rail and zoomed on to the zoo. Being the first time with each of us having 2 we had to work out a system so none of us would get left behind on the rail. We did come across friendly people who helped load the strollers and let us have their seats. I am glad to see that still exists in the world. The ride took about an hour from Plano to the Dallas Zoo because there were so many stops in between. It was fun but we would not do it again unless we met closer into Dallas so there would not be as many stops. Once we got to the zoo the girls were off to see the animals. Here are some shots from the very exciting day! Alexandra was asleep once I put the car in drive. Avery sang all the way home and "A" didn't budge.


Ryan and Alexandra on the Light Rail


We finally got a seat!

Ryan and Alexandra walking at the zoo.

Giraffes

Climbing on the monkies (sorry about the blurr).

Alexandra playing in the egg.

My silly Alexandra Otter.

Avery having fun at the zoo!

Not sure what this was but it kept the girls entertained for a while(Avery even laughed at it).

The Arboretum

Wednesday we met some friends from Corinth at the Arboretum. It is such a beautiful time to go now and the girls enjoy being outside. Alexandra looks forward to the picnics!! The girls and boys had such a great time walking around and being together. It is so fun to have friends to spend time with!



Me and my girls.

Sisters

Avery

Avery showing me the flower she got from the ground.

Avery and Logan so sweet.

Avery posing for the picture.

Alexandra reading to Logan.

Alexandra driving the Peter Pan Ship.

Alexandra and Caden (Alexandra is so good posing for pictures). How sweet!!

Alexandra, Avery, and me at the picnic.

Disney on Ice

Thursday night was girls night out with the family. We went to Disney on ice. The girls were so excited!! They dressed up in some of their disney gowns. First, Nana let the girls pick out a souviner(thanks Nana). Alexandra got an Ariel cup with a snowcone in it(what a mess that was) and Avery(who stayed home with Daddy, Papa, and Uncle Joel) got a Flounder hat with cotton candy (which I ate, mmmm...goood)! When we sat down in the seats we discovered we were in arms reach of the ice. I was just as excited if not more than the girls. We saw Mickey and Minnie, Donald and Daisy, and we can't forget Goofy. They went on a world tour and we saw a short version of the movies The Lion King, The Little Mermaid, Lilo and Stitch, and Peter Pan. Alexandra's favorite was The Little Mermaid. She is in love with Eric. She wanted to dance with them. Alexandra was amazed when Eric and Ariel stopped in front of us and she yelled "Eric" he turned to her and waved and she was in awe. I did not capture that moment with my camera because the battery was gone by then. Alexandra made the comment to Nana that this place was fun! I am glad she enjoyed it. It was an awesome show and I highly reccomend it to any adult and child! Our next family trip is to an ice skating rink so Alexandra can skate.


Mickey and Minnie

Alexandra, Nana, KK, Madelyn, and Holly

Mommy and Alexandra

My Beautiful Belle

Timone and Pumba

Ariel and Flounder

Alexandra's Eric

Peter Pan

Tinkerbell

Snapshots

The weather has been so beautiful this week! Alexandra is a little sad that she does not have school this week but has loved spending time in this awesome weather. We are getting the back yard ready for summer. We found a cool sandbox that Alexandra absolutely loves. (thanks Meredith)! Alexandra is looking forward to some other fun activites we have planned for this week. Stay tuned for pictures of the exciting events.


Avery in the sun.

The new sandbox.

Fashion Diva! I love it when Alexandra dresses herself (no, she did not wear the leggings and shoes out of the house).

These are the plants that Alexandra and Avery planted about a month ago.
They both enjoy watering and watching them grow!

Dallas Booms at the Arboretum

Today we went to the Dallas Arboretum with some friends from church. Thanks Jana and Natalie we had such a great time!!! The girls had a really good time walking around holding hands, touching, and smelling all the beautiful flowers. We could not have asked for better weather. Monday's are Mommy and Me Days. There was a petting zoo, storytelling, face painting, kindermusic, and lots of other activities for the kids to do. While we were waiting in line for face painting, (1hour and still did not make it to the front of the line) we ate lunch, listened to music, and danced. There were also lots of pirate ships for the kids to explore. It did not take much to wear the kids out! I wore Avery and she had a fantastic time pointing and talking about the beautiful sights. She took a long nap once we got home.


Alexandra and her friends smelling tulips.


Alexandra in a sandboat.


Addie, Gracie, and Alexandra on the bench.

Alexandra (with the hood on), Addie, and Gracie (standing) at storytime.

Avery taking off her socks.

Alexandra petting the animals.

Alexandra and the tulips.

I really like the orange tulips.