Friday, October 17, 2008

Avery's 1!

Oh my, how time flies.  I can't believe a year ago today Artie and I were getting ready to go to the hospital to finally meet our little girl.  At 12:15, she came into the world screaming her lungs out-she can still scream like that!  In her first year, she has been to Los Angeles, Redondo and Hermosa beaches on the Pacific Ocean, the San Diego Zoo, Chicago for St. Patty's Day, Asheville, NC to visit the Builtmore, and Charleston, SC (which included a visit to Folly Beach on the Atlantic Ocean).  Avery has definitely changed our lives, but she has become a part of everything we do.  Today, Artie took the day off and we are going to have family time.  The Great Zoo Halloween starts tonight at the Fort Wayne Children's Zoo and that's where we're headed so Avery can put on her Tinker Bell costume and have a little fun!  Speaking of fun, thought I would share some "Fun Facts" about Avery...

Weight at birth: 6 lbs 9 oz
Current weight: ~19 lbs
Middle name: Kay (named after her paternal grandma)
Nicknames: Avie, turtle, cakes/cakers, super duper Avery pooper, princess funky butt (she's going to appreciate these two when she's older!), and squishy (Aunt Cim's nickname for her)
Favorite toy(s): books and blocks
Favorite show: maybe a tie between Little Einsteins and Mickey Mouse Club House
Favorite food: chicken nuggets
Favorite snack: crackers
Favorite beverage: half juice, half water combo
First word: "dada"...but she has finally started to say "mama"!!!
Favorite time of the day: bath time!
First tooth: the bottom two came in at the same time on our last night in Charleston!
Favorite activity: swim class on Saturdays

Happy Birthday to the best thing in our lives!

Avery kissing her cabbage patch baby that Christine, Matt and Elizabeth sent for her b-day, she loves it!

Avery, this morning, having her b-day breakfast...blueberry waffles and marshmallows!

Daddy holding Avery for the first time while waiting for mommy to get out of surgery!

                        Mommy's done and finally holding the princess:)

     Avery's all snuggled in her hospital crib with the puppy Grandpa Tom got her

Avery at home, getting acquainted with her brothers (actually, they're wondering what the heck she's doing there!)

          Resting in her swing for the first time, she used to just love this thing!

4 comments:

Christine:) said...

Happy Birthday Avery!!!
I'm so glad she liked the doll- Amy N. got Elizabeth one for her birthday and it's been the best thing ever- Elizabeth loves her "baby." I'm really happy Avery likes it too;) What an amazing change from today to today last year- isn't it crazy how one little tiny thing can change your life so much? Enjoy today!

Katie said...

Aw- Happy Birthday Avery!! Wow- can't believe she is a year old - time sure does fly! Can you believe how little she was just a year ago??!? I still can't believe how little Dylan was and he is only 6 months old! Hope you enjoy your family day!

Megs said...

Happy Birthday Avery- and congrats Steph to you and Artie- you have completed your first year of parenthood with flying colors! What a wonderful day to celebrate!!:)

Nicole said...

Happy Birthday Avery! Time goes so fast with children. She is gorgeous. Enjoy the day (1 day late)! Love, Nickey, Jim, Josephine, and Genevieve