Family Pictures

Ivan noticed that we take a lot of pictures of Avery but not many with Avery. We rarely have a picture with all three of us. So we decided to dress up a bit and take our nice camera over to grandma and grandpa's house for a little mini photo shoot. Here are a few of the good shots.

Daddy's girl

Pure sweetness!!!

First Summer Zoo Excursion

Ivan, Avery, and I spent a wonderful afternoon visiting the Indianapolis Zoo. We met up with Ollie, Eve, Brandon, and Kim! The weather was perfect and most of the animals were out and about for us to see. Avery absolutely loves following her cousins around and she is starting to take more of a liking to Brandon and Kim as well. A great spring day!!! 

A few pictures of a great Sunday morning campus walk with grandma.

Avery loves to stand at the counter and "cook" - which means she mixes flour and water. Usually turns into a mess but always very cute. 

Mommy is leaving

I am headed to Boston on Monday for a week to attend a medical conference. I am very excited to go but a little nervous about leaving Avery. I know Avery will be fine but I am not sure I will be able to handle it. I am sure going to miss my girl. First trip for mommy - 22 months without more than a day apart. 

Mommy is going to Boston.....and so is Avery? 

New sandbox is a hit!!

Showing off her new shades. 

Getting to be a pro on the playground. 

Garden Time

We have a new summer adventure. We have a garden plot in the community gardens just a few blocks from our house. We are sharing it with my parents and excited to grow some delicious produce this summer. We planted our first set of seeds today. Avery came along to help but lasted about 10 minutes in the garden and then wanted to hit the playground across the street. 

Naturally Sweet

Happy Easter

We had a wonderful Easter Sunday! Avery had a visit from the Easter bunny and found all the eggs he had left around the house. We spent a beautiful afternoon outside at the Jochims. Needless to say Avery was worn out.