Going to miss Daddy

Avery and I are headed to Texas tomorrow. Excited and nervous about the trip- first real travel with a baby. Ivan is staying behind to study. He spent some quality time with his girls today. We will miss him. 

Date Night

Avery is having her first sleepover at grandma and grandpa's house tonight. Ivan and I have always enjoyed putting her to bed and we have been the only ones to put her down for the past 11 months. So tonight was a big step for us crazy parents! 

We had a wonderful evening. Mexican food with a pitcher of margarita, frozen yogurt, and a movie. And the best part is sleeping in tomorrow morning. 

We are truly blessed to have people we love so close. Thanks mom and dad!! 

Side sleeper

Someone is a side sleeper like her Mom! 

Avery spent the day at home with Daddy!! I think they both enjoyed play time! 

Sweet moments

There is nothing better than this......I love being a mom! 

Long overdue!

I am sorry that this post is long overdue. I  just got the Blogger app on my phone so I am hoping to do better. 

Things at the Lupov house have been busy. Avery is growing fast and getting so much personality- she crawled for the first time tonight. Prior to tonight she prefer to move around on her butt. She is a happy baby that loves the outdoors and is starting to prefer mom,dad, and grandparents. She has given up nursing (before I was ready) and loves eating about any food you give her. 

Here are some fun pictures! 

Book Nook

I have not written anything on here for a long time so I thought I would update you with a lot of new pictures. We have been busy keeping up with Avery. She is getting more personality by the day. She still loves to sleep and eat. She loves our homemade baby food which has been a lot of fun. We are having a good time trying new flavors. I think her favorite food is hummus - you can put hummus on about anything and she will eat it. She continues to go to swim lessons on Saturday morning and is getting more comfortable in the water - she loves to splash. She is starting to find her voice - which tends to come out in loud yells or babbling. She has not taken to crawling yet but can move herself where she wants to on her butt. She loves to stand up - mostly by the window so she can look outside. 

The big project over the last few weeks has been making her a book nook. I have become a follower of Pinterest (dangerous) and found some ideas for a book nook. Avery loves to sit and read books - it is amazing how much she focuses on the pages and will sit still for 20-30 minutes while we read. My dad and I made some book selves out of pallets that we are going to mount on the wall and we have made a cozy corner in the living room for Avery. It is so comfortable that Ivan and I often find ourselves napping or reading in the corner as well - I hope Avery doesn't mind sharing with her parents. I have included a picture here but it is not complete yet, I will try and post a picture after we finish it. 

Showing her modeling face

Cooking with Daddy

New Hiking Backpack

Awesome Sun Hat

She loves looking out the window

Peaceful Sleeper

The Book Nook

Ready for Summer

Can't believe she is 9 months old!

 It is hard to believe my little girl is already 9 months old. We have been busy at the Lupov household. Avery is changing every day and requires more of our attention/entertainment. She is a great, happy baby. She still loves to sleep and has become a big fan of eating food. She is rolling in all directions but is yet to discover crawling. She loves to sit on the floor and play with her toys. We have taken her out in the jogging strolled several times and she loves the outdoors - we are ready for warmer weather. She is starting to find her voice and likes to just talk to herself. She loves her daycare - always ready to give the ladies a big hug when we arrive in the morning. She is becoming a little lady and we just keep falling more in love with her. Ivan and I have both been surprised how much we enjoy being parents. 

Avery loved Petco - it is like a mini Zoo. 

New Summer Hat

Ready to Run

Hair after pig tails

What a face! 

Shopping with Mommy! Already trying to get my credit card.