Lilypie First Birthday tickers

Lilypie First Birthday tickers

Wednesday, March 21, 2012

A Few Videos

Okay - the quality is not so good, because you were supposed to be going to sleep, so we had the lights off. But you sure were funny last night.

The first one is you and daddy playing with your pacifier. Your laugh is just the most beautiful thing I have ever heard!




This one is of you and daddy making raspberry sounds. You sure like to mimic us.



Finally, here is a pic of you and Guinness!


I love you peanut!

Fun In the Sun

More pics from Tutor Time!





Love you peanut!

Monday, March 19, 2012

Swimming Lessons

You and daddy started your swimming lessons yesterday. You LOVED it! Granted, you wanted to drink all of the water, but of all of the babies, you did a great job. Mommy was so proud!

Daddy had to dunk you past your nose at the end - mommy couldn't watch. 

Anyway, I tried to get some pics, but of course, mommy is not the best photographer. And we got some video - just need to find a way to download it (used the real video camera this time!).









Easter Photo Shoot

Here is one picture from your Easter photo shoot. I'm still waiting on the link for all of the pics, but I can't wait to see them. You were a little fussy ... but I know there are some great ones. You look ABSOLUTELY PRECIOUS here! In fact, all of these eggs looked pretty in a basket and you weren't having that. You dumped them out, so we decided to just let you play with them instead ... and we got the shot!

Friday, March 16, 2012

7 Months ... and 2 Days

I still need to get your new 7 month photo. Hopefully daddy will take it this weekend. And we also have a big Eater photo shoot tomorrow ... can't wait to see how they turn out.

In the meantime, here are some photos that I bought from Tutor Time. They might have been really cute - but I had the poopy brown backdrop.




And you were super funny last night. You kept making these grunting noises to get daddy's attention; then he would come over and tickle you ... you would laugh ... and then do it all over again. I think this went on about 20 times. Absolutely adorable.

Love you peanut!

Thursday, March 15, 2012

Photos!

Here's some new pics from Tutor Time! I still absolutely love them - they're the best!

The first are painting shamrocks for St. Patty's Day. And the next is playing with crayons. Over course you had to taste the orange one.

Other than that - swimming lessons start Sunday! You know mommy will be there with the camera!

And we just booked our very first family vacation. We're taking you to Traverse City for Cherry Festival. I know it's going to be great!






 I love you peanut!

Tuesday, March 6, 2012

From Your Dad

I have been asking your daddy to write something special for you, so that the blog isn't all from mommy ... here is what he put together!


A Fathers Love
My dearest Averie;
I never knew how much my life would change the moment I saw you.  Nothing mattered in the world for that one moment in time when you made your first debut. 
All I can remember is your first cry, which filled my eyes with tears of joyful eyes. 
The overwhelming sense of fulfillment was almost more than I could bear, looking at your tiny hands, feet and oh’ all that hair. 
Placing you in my arms is when it all made sense… I am your father, your protector, your provider at no expense. 
As you grow you will bring my life new meaning, a journey of wonderful times that’s just started from the beginning. 
As I write this you are smiling, that I’m sure.  You are a treasure Averie, you are so tender and pure. 
You are my life, my love and my heart.  Thank you for the opportunity to share it from the start. 
Although these feelings I share are somewhat new, my love for you is strong and true.   
I am so very excited to have and share your life, as one day it will change when you become a lucky man’s wife.    
For now you are mine and not for share, you still haven’t put me through the days of pulling out my hair. 
We will have our trials, for this I’m sure.  Those days that were both acting a little immature.  
When those days come and we’re feeling sad and low, I know we will be there for each other, to brighten each rainbow.     
In finishing these thoughts, please hold these words near.  My dearest Averie… “You are my life, my love and my heart my dear.”  
I love you! 
Your Dad.   

And here's a pic he took of you this morning sleeping.

I love you peanut!

Monday, March 5, 2012

Rolling Over

YOU FINALLY DID IT!

Another big milestone under your belt! On Saturday, you finally rolled all the way over for the first time.  This is a huge accomplishment since before you would roll over to your belly and just face plant - not fun. This means that mommy finally feels safe putting you in your crib to sleep. Stay tuned ... we'll probably start that in the next week or so!

Love you peanut!

Friday, March 2, 2012

Your Six Month Photo

Oh my sweet little Averie ... I can't believe how much you are growing. Here is your new six month photo! And don't ask about the turqouise socks - I asked Daddy to take them off before the pic. Oh well!

Six Months

Five Months

Four Months

Three Months

Two Months

One Month

I love you peanut!