Christmas 2013

The Lupov family has been busy with the Christmas season. A few weeks ago we had a family getaway to French Lick Indiana. We rented a cabin for 3 nights and pretty much spent all our time playing with Avery. It was great to have several days with no work and lots of baby play time. 

Last weekend we spent Saturday with family celebrating Christmas. Avery was worn out with the opening of presents and playing with her cousins. Turns out Avery and her cousin Eve had matching pajamas - this was not planned.  Christmas Eve we made a full dinner for my parents - 4th year in a row! 

Christmas day has been a day for the Lupovs. We woke up late (thank you Avery) and opened presents at home with homemade cinnamon rolls. Spent the day playing with Christmas presents and napping - all three of us. 

Overall, a great first christmas for Avery. Ivan and I both agree that having a daughter has changed the spirit of Christmas for us. The best gift of 2013 is our little Angel Girl. 

Snow Day

Avery had her first snow day home with Dad. This past week between Thursday night and Friday day we had close to 9 inches of snow fall in Bloomington. I was able to make it to work but only 4 patients showed up. Avery and Ivan stayed home and had a snow day together. Ivan took her outside to enjoy the snow for the first time. 

We have moved up in the world of car seats. The infant seat was a little small for Avery, so now she has moved up. She is still rear facing but she seems more comfortable. 

Avery's First Holiday Season

Avery has experienced her first Thanksgiving! I think she was a big fan. She loved spending time with family and joined us at the table for her first Thanksgiving feast of rice cereal and carrot puree. Ivan and I just laughed because she fell asleep on the way home from grandma and grandpa's house (5 min drive) and slept close to 13 hours that night. She was worn out by all the festivities. 

Moving into the Christmas season we have already been downtown for the lighting of the Christmas lights and a few cute family pictures. She is not going to truly understand Christmas this year but Ivan and I are going to enjoy watching her experience Christmas for the first time. If you are interested in getting her a present she is very into paper and bags - she would also enjoy ribbons and bows.  Really anything that she can put in her mouth is an A+ for Avery. 

Avery and her cousins

Getting in the Christmas spirit

The best present ever

The Lupov Family

Daddy had a few days off with Avery