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Little Princess

My little princess loves to dress up! Its so cute to see her get into costume and make believe. It reminds me so much of my childhood playing with my sister. I still remember all the Disney Princess songs and I have won many points with Aves. :)

I have spent a lot of time laying on the playroom floor and watching her play because I have been feeling yucky with this pregnancy. Just kinda like I have the flu almost. I'm so ready to get through the first trimester and hopefully be done with the nausea. Avery has been so sweet and will just play with me while I lay around. She'll say, "I sorry your tummy hurt momma" It melts me. She also has been cuddling a lot. This is NOT common at all for my little busy body baby! I guess she just knows I need it. We have laid around and cuddled through entire movies...heavenly!

When she is in costume, she expects to be called Ariel or whoever it is. Cracks me up! She will say, "Momma, I Ariel!" in a very annoyed voice if I forget.

Cinderella has always had trouble keeping her shoes on I guess ;)

Princess Belle

So this is the way we spend a lot of the day. The best thing about feeling crummy :)

Christmas with the families!

We had a great time seeing pretty much all sides of the family for Christmas! I love that we are able to do this and I love teaching Avery the importance of family. I intended on doing a post for each one but I just don't have the energy so here are the highlights.

We started off in Austin with my family. Avery enjoyed her last Christmas as the only child. Next year will be so different! My cousin will have a little one and so will we; I can't wait!

She was completely spoiled and we are still in detox mode at home. ;) The other day she said, "Another Jesus party? Santa come?" Oh no baby girl, only once a year! We had a great time and being together and enjoying some family Christmas traditions.

My fam

Such the purse lady this girl! She must have one at all times :)

helping Aunt Laura

She was SO excited when she discovered her Barbie Jeep outside!

Later that day we enjoyed more presents and yummy food with my extended family. It was so much fun!

We decorate homemade sugar cookies courtesy of my Aunt Gina. They are so yummy and Avery really enjoyed decorating this year. Sweet memories!

Loving her new high chair for her babies :)

Good times in the jeep learning to drive with Daddy! Thanks, Nini and Papa!

We then loaded up and headed to Abilene to see Luke's family. It was a blast! Avery adores her cousins, Gage and Griffin. They are the sweetest, most gentle little boys with her. It is so adorable. I think she has them wrapped around her little pinky. :)

Enjoying her new Princess doll.

Love this excited face about her new Princess musical vanity! Thanks, Grandpa and Nana!

Happy New Year!!

I can't believe 2011 is already here! We are most excited to meet baby #2 in 2011; I can't wait to see Avery as a big sister! 2010 was great and we have so much to be thankful for! We had a fun day today at home and I am ringing in the new year in the NICU tonight while Daddy puts Avery to sleep. I guess I'll have to kiss my little tiny preemie at midnight! :) HAPPY NEW YEAR every one, blessings on you in 2011!

Avery wanted to say hi as well :)

Happy Birthday Jesus Party and Christmas- part two

So excited singing happy birthday and blowing out the candles. :)

We made a little manger scene picture and talked about baby Jesus' birthday

Later that night we talked about how Santa comes for Jesus' birthday and brings us presents. She thought it was so fun to leave cookies for Santa and carrots for the reindeer.

Santa came! The first thing she said when she woke up was, "Santa's cookies??" She was very happy to see that he liked them but couldn't understand why he wouldn't stick around to see her open her gifts. :)

Sweet, sweet family Christmas memories!! Hope everyone had a very merry Christmas!

Christmas part one- Houston

Avery and I boarded a plane to Houston last weekend to see family and celebrate the first of many Christmas celebrations this year. Luke had to stay behind to preach on Sunday. :(

Avery was great on the plane and kept the passengers entertained by passing out Dora stickers and squealing "wee! we flying!" as we took off. :)

We had a great time with family. There was plenty of yummy food and sweet cousins to play with. I love this time of year!

opening lots of presents!!

Aunt Laura and Uncle Blaine!

Playing with her new puppet stand!

A visit from Santa; Aves was in Heaven!

Meeting new cousins!

hours of bounce house fun!

Pinata!

Sweet cousins!

Could there be anything cuter in a picture!?

Christmas Program

Avery had her school Christmas program today. It was the adorable thing to see all the cuties on stage! The two's class pretty much just stood there and stared while the teachers looked silly doing all the hand motions. Cracked me up! My child of course felt the need to leave her mark on the performance so she started off by pulling her dress up to her head and flashing the crowd before it started. As if that wasn't enough, she made a beeline for the grand piano on stage in the middle of the show to play a few notes. Luckily the teacher made eyes with her and told her no and she minded. Oh, she makes me laugh! All that spunk and personality will get her far in life. God, please let baby #2 be laid back! ;)