Family Vacation

Ivan has two weeks off from school so we are taking advantage of the time together. We are visiting Cinncinati and staying at the Great Wolf Lodge. The hotel has a huge indoor water park. We have had a great time relaxing and enjoying Avery. 

Grandpa is awesome

I found this idea on Pinterest and asked my dad if he could make it. It is awesome! Avery helped us cook dinner tonight. She loved whisking the eggs. Many dinners will be made as a family. 

Smile for the camera

Avery is starting to understand the idea of the camera and having her picture taken. She likes to take pictures of herself and is even smiling for the camera. 

Trick of Treat

We had a great time this Halloween hanging with family. Avery dressed up as a Monkey and enjoyed following/watching the other kids. She never made it up to a door but she was super cute walking the sidewalks. It was a cold rainy night but still a success. 

Beach Photo Shoot...Avery is an amazing model!

More Vacation Photos

Avery enjoyed watching the boats and talking to the birds! In the lower picture she laid down on the towel after running the beach like a crazy woman - she was telling us it was nap time. 

Avery meets the ocean

Avery, my mom and I are visiting Hilton Head,SC for a week. Avery was an amazing car passenger and has really enjoyed hitting the beach and rising bikes today. We have an awesome condo and the weather is amazing! Hoping we can have a good week of playing and relaxing. 

Sick day with Daddy!

Avery has a cold. Which is no fun. But the fun part is a day home with Daddy! 

Look at that congested face!

Daddy and tape!

Off for a run with Dad! 

Tomorrow is a day home with Mommy! 

Day with dad!

Ivan and Avery had a busy,fun filled day together at the Indianapolis Zoo. Avery was invited to her friend Jackson's birthday and she took her daddy as her date. I had to work this weekend so it was a dad and daughter trip. They had perfect weather and a great time. Avery's favorite part was the dolphin show - Ivan said she got so excited when the dolphins jumped she peed on him (yes through the diaper)!  

Tomatoes!!

Good news everyone Avery likes tomatoes. She eats them by the box. Just in case you were worried she would follow in her mom's footsteps. She is also in love with dogs - bit we have no plans of getting one!! 

Hair Bands

Avery has discovered her hair bands and quickly takes them put whenever you aren't looking. Often times we put her in the car seat with her hair nicely done and then when we arrive at our destination her hair looks like this.....

Giant Peach

This is often how Avery eats! Both hands involved and filling her cheeks as full as possible. Does this make you want a peach?  

Catch up

Sorry for disappearing I am not sure why I have bee neglecting this Blog. Life just gets away from you quickly. 

This was an awesome weekend. Avery and I took a mini vacation to Indy with our friends Laura and Peter. We hit the zoo on Friday and the Children's museum on Saturday. 

Hanging out with Talia

Avery and I are having a wonderful time in Milwaukee hanging out with Talia and Carl. We have had great weather and conversation. Avery has discovered that she can walk around Talia's house in a circle! So much fun!!! 

Hater of Sand

I do not have any cute pictures of Avery walking the beach for you today because Avery hates sand!! She would not walk with her shoes on or off and refused to touch the sand. Our trip to the dunes consisted of sitting on a blanket for 20 minutes and then going back to the hotel pool. 

We did make it to Talia and Carl's place and had a nice evening catching up! Hopefully some cute pictures tomorrow. 

The Dunes

PAvery and I spent the morning in Fishers going to the farmer's market and playing with cousins. We then hit the road and drove to Portage Indiana. Avery was awesome and slept close to three hours in the car. We headed to the dunes for lunch and then to our hotel to check in, we hit the hotel pool and by 7pm my girl was down for the night. We are having a great time but it does wear you out traveling alone with a baby. 

Tomorrow morning we are going back to the beach and the headed to see Talia.