Chief

For those of you who have been asking, Chief made it through surgery just fine. He's a trooper. The vet made a very large incision hoping to remove everything in case it is cancer. We won't know until the path. report comes back. He's being pampered...currently asleep in bed with daddy. :) He's on pain meds and it is acting kinda funny.  He ate his dinner when he got home and then several hours later was just staring at a banana on the table forever. I peeled it and gave it to him (don't tell Luke cause we usually don't feed him our food) and he went on his merry way. So random that he wanted a banana so badly when he has never had one before. Funny what a little morphine will do to ya I guess!

Fun at the Park...

PINK

I admit, I'm a big fan of all things pink. I tend to gravitate to all baby outfits that are some shade of pink or have at least some pink in them. I guess I'm a little too much of a girly girl. :) I'm trying to be better about branching out and picking all the adorable green, brown, red etc. outfits for her. When I saw this onesie at wally world of all places, I knew Avery had to have it. It cracks me up! She's also wearing her first "ponytail" in the picture! She just barely has enough hair to make one on top.  

Yummy!

I still think Avery's favorite food is the avocado. I think it is so funny! She just LOVES them. She was extra happy at dinner time the other night so I snapped a few pics. She loves to sit in her highchair. I don't think she has ever gotten unhappy in it as long as she has something on her tray. I let her try to use her spoon sometimes and she likes that. She really just plays with it, but she's getting a little closer to learning how. I'm glad she likes avocados b/c they are high in good fats, but mommy needs to quit eating what's left over. I don't need any extra fats, good or bad! :)

Warm Weather and Sweet Chief...

We have been enjoying the warmer weather. It's so fun to put Aves in her summer clothes. I think yesterday was in the 90's. I'm looking forward to taking her to the neighborhood pool soon. On to Chief, those of you who know me, know that I love this dog. :) He was my first "baby". He has some spots on his back that the vet says looks like skin cancer in Boxers. He has surgery scheduled next Thursday to remove it. We really hope it is not cancer. He is a good big brother to Avery and she LOVES him. She lights up the minute he comes in the room. I have always loved this quote that I have framed, " no matter how much money you have or how few possessions you own, having a dog makes you rich." I know those of you who don't like dogs think I'm a crazy! We just love him and hope that he will be alright. I won't ask for prayers cause I feel silly when there are lots of people's children out there who are sick and need prayer, like Stellan. Just think about us on Thursday!

                                 Trying on her new shades!

                               Cute summer outfit from Grandma W.
                                Chief sporting his winter coat :)

                                   Laying on my prego belly
                        Snoozing with Avery when she was a few months old

Rockin' Dinner

A couple of nights ago, we had dinner at our friend, Tiffany's house with April and Avery Kate. Luke was the only guy there b/c Avery Kate's dad, Chris had work that night. He enjoyed laughing at us girls play Rock Band on the Wii. I had never played before and it was a lot of fun. I must say, I wasn't too bad on the drums! Tiffany did a great job singing and April rocked out on the guitar. The Avery babies enjoyed watching and playing with the TV remotes. :) I see more Rock Band in our future, good times!! Thanks Tiffany for hosting!

Bluebonnets

I took Avery's pictures in the bluebonnets in my parents neighborhood Easter weekend. I love the one of her studying the bluebonnet to figure out what it is. She is so curious about everything and has that funny stare. That pic was taken right before she decided to eat the bluebonnet and I had to dig it out of her mouth. :)