Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas to all of our family and friends!! I know that I am a few days early, but as I sit here updating big events from last month, I do not want to be late with this one:) We hope that you all are able to spend the holidays surrounded with the love of your family and friends and that you get to enjoy these times. We will be enjoying the time spent with our loved ones....especially as Avery experiences her first Christmas!!! Today the fun began with dinner at Mom and Dad's. Erika cooked a delicious dinner of chicken parmesian and we had a fabulous time just sitting and talking. I also gave dad a job of taking a family photo of all 5 of us;) And over the next few days I will try and get some pictures of the girls and that "family photo" that Aunt Nancy is waiting for!!! Merry Christmas to all!!!!

Oops...sorry!

When Avery was born, I tried to tell myself that I would stay on top of the blog and not give her the "no picture" curse of the third child. The days seem to go by so fast and the camera never seems to come out....well besides the camera phone. Sorry that I have again gotten behind on updating the blog and adding new pictures. To share some of them that I have taken, I am just going to add them to a slide show for you to peruse:) Hope you enjoy.....

One Month

Wow, how has a month already flown by?? Today Avery had her one month checkup. She got a clean bill of health from the doctor and is now weighing in at 10 pounds. They did not measure her length...or did not tell me if she has grown longer...so I am not sure if she is any taller. By how her clothes are fitting, I am guessing not really. Back next month for her two month appointment and first round of shots. She continues to be a very good baby. She loves being held and will sleep all day if you hold her. Nights can be a bit rough, but we are finding ways to get some sleep.

Avery's First Photo Shoot

One of my friends has recently branched into the photography business and she came and took pictures of Avery. It was a long process (she was here for over 3 hours) and messy at times (no diaper equals lots of poop on blankets), but we are in LOVE with all of the great shots that Summer took!!! Now we have to decide what we would like to print and where we would like to put these amazing photos. Some of them made their way to Avery's adorable birth announcement.

First Doctor Appointment

Today Avery had her first doctor appointment....on what was her original due date:)She weighed 7 lbs 14 oz, so the doctor was pleased to see that she not only is back up to her birth weight (which they should be by 2 weeks), but has also gained some beyond that. She will not need to go back now until she is 1 month. The doctor said the she is looking great and while cleaning her cord, it also came off, so she is now cord free and can start having tub baths. Mommy also took her and showed her off at work while updating all of my paperwork. Everyone (well the few that got to see her) loved her!!!

Orange Belt

Congratulations to Riley on moving up another belt in tae kwan do!!! She is now an orange belt:)

Avery Jean!!!

I am sure that you have all heard the news by now, but on Monday our family of 4 became a family of 5!!! Avery Jean Warren was born at 11:26 AM on Monday, November 12th. She weighed 7 lbs. 12oz. and was 20 inches long. She is a wonderful addition to our family and so far the adjustment is going well for all. Riley and Payton are so excited to be big sisters and love holding Avery. So far Payton is also being gentle, well as gentle as a 2 year old, with her baby sister. We are slowly getting used to having a newborn in the house and cannot wait for all of you to meet her!! Here are a few pictures from the day she was born and a couple since. I really need to make sure that I keep the camera handy, so that third child myth does not come true:) Welcome to the world and to our family AVERY JEAN!!!!