Happy 11 Months, Avery Kate!

A few things about Avery....

She loves to crawl . . .

She loves the beach . . .

She loves the "big" girls . . .

She loves toilet paper . . .

And she is still ALL daddy.

Love this girl so much.

 Happy 11 Months!

Happy 10 Months, Avery Kate!

This girl goes crazy for her Baby Fingers App!

Happy Spring!

With Spring beginning we have had several beautiful days and when we took a family hike recently, it brought me back to a very similar moment with Madelyn when she was about Avery's age. So much changes, and yet so much stays the same.

Madelyn 6 Months

Avery 8 Months

Madelyn 6 Months

Madelyn 2 Years

Madelyn 6 Months

Madelyn 2 Years

Happy Spring!

Avery Kate Is Nine Months

Avery is nine months today and continues to be such a sweet girl. She always wants to be part of the action and is easily entertained by watching her big sister. However, she is starting to stand her ground and will let her temper show if she is not getting her way. Whether eating, playing or sleeping (supposed to be) - she knows how to be heard!

We look forward to the coming months as Avery continues to mature and follow in her sister's footsteps.

Happy nine months, Avery Kate!

Eight Months with Avery Kate!

Avery,

Here we are -- eight months. Just the other day we were thinking back to the time when we had to take turns bouncing you while we ate dinner - just to keep you happy! And even though it was only eight months ago, it seems like another life-time and you seem like a completely different baby now. It makes me sad to think how fast it has gone but also excited to continue to watch you grow and learn.

This month we celebrate your first two teeth!

 Happy Eight Months,  I love you!

Dear Mama

You will never have this day with your children again. 

Tomorrow, they’ll be a little older than they were today. 

This day is a gift. 

Breathe and notice. 

Smell and touch them;  

Study their faces and little feet and pay attention. 

Relish the charms of the present. 

Enjoy today, mama.  

It will be over before you know it.

- Jen Hatmaker

Avery Kate is Seven Months!

Avery has become more and more enjoyable the older she gets. Now that she can sit up alone, she will play and entertain herself for a little bit. She has recently discovered that she can scream on demand, and she loves the sound of it.

I started giving her cereal at night and it's official - she is a true Molletta. She inhales her food as quickly as possible. The girl loves her food! Mango so far is her favorite, just like her daddy.

Of course, she is always entertained by watching her big sister too, and the art of learning to share is in the works. Avery loves to grab at everything within reach and when she grabs at Madelyn's "claimed" toys and books Madelyn has no problem reminding her, "No Avery Kate, that mine." Sharing is definitely a hard concept for all involved.

However, life is good and I love these girls!

Happy Seven Months!