Colorado!!

We had such a wonderful time in Colorado.  We left Friday morning and I was so nervous for Avery's first flight.  I was worried that her little ears would bother her, that her tummy might be upset or that she just wouldn't want to sit still. Thankfully she was a little angel.  I couldn't have asked her to do any better.  She had a bottle during takeoff and then slept until we landed.  I was one happy mama!!

My mom picked us up and we went home, got Dad and Cody and headed up to the cabin.  Little miss sleepy head fell asleep on the way up there as well, she was such a good baby!!

When we got to the cabin Stefanie and Bryan were already there waiting for us. 

Avery did pretty well sleeping in the pack and play.  She woke up around 5:00 Saturday morning which I kind of expected.  I was going to put her back in the pack and play after her early morning meal but she was in such a happy mood I let her cuddle with me until Aunt Stefanie woke up.  She's such a little cuddle bug!

Saturday afternoon we drove up to the reservoir before heading home.  It was so beautiful and the weather was perfect.  Matt decided that he needed to check out the other side of the lake so he made a "boat" and attempted to paddle across.  

As you can see, he didn't make it very far but Cody was kind enough to lend his support. 

Dad made Matt ride in the back of the truck on the way back to the cabin, Cody was happy to have some company back there for once!

We got back to my parent's house Saturday afternoon and Mom made a delicious dinner for Matt's birthday.  The boys had steak and fried shrimp and us girls had shrimp, scallops and mussels.  So yummy!! My dad was trying to teach Avery how to grill the perfect steak.

 

The weather was perfect, it was so nice to be out of the Texas heat.  My parent's backyard is so beautiful, we sat out there for hours just talking and enjoying having the whole family together. 

Sunday afternoon we had a bbq so that my family and friends could meet Avery.  It was wonderful to see everyone.  I wish I could have had more time to talk with everyone  but I'm so glad we had such a good turnout!

Avery mimicking Sara :)

 Thanks mom, dad, stef and brian!! It was so good to see you.  See you in three weeks!!!

We are so excited!!

We are headed to Colorado Friday morning and we can't wait!! Can't wait for cooler weather,hanging out at the cabin, time with family, seeing old friends and making great memories.  It's going to be a blast!! Too bad we can't stay longer...

Lil' Ram Fan

Auntie Stefanie bought Avery two adorable CSU onesies, I thought they were both 3-6 months but last night I discovered one is 0-3 months.  Avery has pretty much outgrown all of her 0-3 month clothes so I had to snap a few pictures of her in her CSU gear before it no longer fits.  Thanks Aunt Stefanie, Avery looks adorable :) 

It's a Rough Life

My sweet little girl was so tired she fell asleep while taking her bath!! It's exhausting to be so cute

Sweet dreams angel. 

Three Months

Avery, it is so fun to see your little personality begin to develop!! You are constantly experimenting with your voice and making the cutest little noises, I just love them!! Oh, and did I mention your beautiful smile??? In the mornings your daddy gets you out of your crib, yes, you are sleeping in your own room now, and brings you into our room for breakfast.  You are so happy to see us you get the biggest grin on your face.  Then you remember that your hungry and the smiles instantly turn to tears.  But then you're happy to see us again and the smiles are back.  This pattern continues until we feed you. I just love it!!

You are sleeping from about 9:00 - 6:30 which is just wonderful! You are so good at going to sleep in the evenings, you don't even make a peep when I put you to bed!! I am so thankful for this!  You eat 5 ounces 5-6 times a day and you are growing like a little (cute) weed!!  You are 12 whole pounds now, almost double your birth weight!!

Another fun thing you've learned to do recently is follow us with your eyes.  The first time we really noticed you doing this was last weekend at Grandmother and Granddad's house.  You really like your Granddad and couldn't take your eyes off of him!! While we were there you got to swim for the first time.  Ok, swimming might be a bit of an exaggeration but you loved floating around in the water.  

You like holding your rattle, your eyes get so big when you shake it.  You no longer like being held like an infant, you want to be up on our shoulders now so you can see everything.  You're getting really good at holding your head up and look super cute sitting in the bumpo seat. 

This next month should be a blast, we are going to Colorado for the first time to visit all of your crazy relatives!! I'll tell you all about it next month!

Love you little girl!!! Happy three months!

Picture Time

I think she's going to be a daddy's girl

Playing with Kennedy

 

 Avery - 2.5 months, Gage - 3 weeks, Kennedy - almost 6 months

 

She loves her swing!! 

 

 

 Chilling in her boppy.  Still not to sure about it but at least she doesn't scream when we set her in it!

 

 First time swimming!!

 

Love this little girl!

 

 

Avery and Gage

Happy 3 months little girl!!

Five Years

Matt and I celebrated our five year anniversary this past weekend!! The Lord has blessed my life so richly with Matt. I couldn't ask for a more loving husband, best friend and father. Happy Anniversary! I love you, babe.

Our engagement photo

  

 Five years ago, July 25, 2005 at Cheesman Park in Denver.  

Our Wedding, June 16, 2006.

 Our first anniversary, a hot air balloon ride and dinner at the Red Lyon Inn

Our fourth anniversary, family camping at the cabin!! (very romantic) :)

Our fifth anniversary, dinner at Texas de Brazil and a beautiful evening at the Fort Worth Omni

All of these years and Matt and I are more in love than ever,  We've seen each other at our best and at our worst, we've shared many amazing adventures, I can't wait to see what the next five years have in store!