Christmas 2009

It was so nice to have our own little Christmas at our house this year. Avery woke up at 8 and Brett and I were so excited to show her that Santa had come. As we walked down stairs she got a huge smile on her face, and you could tell she knew this was going to be a fun day. She immediately ran to the chair and wanted to sit in it. She stayed in her chair the whole time unwrapping and all. She didn't really get the concept of unwrapping the gift, but she loved when she got to see what was inside. Her favorite toy that she got super excited about was her doll. She wanted it out of the box and as soon as I got it out she was hugging her and wouldn't let her go. Some of the other things Santa brought her were Jungle book the movie, blocks, books, clothes, car, bracelets and necklace and some other fun things.

Brett and I had so much fun watching Avery get all excited. We were more excited than Avery was. We couldn't ask for anything more than spending time with our little girl. Santa also brought Brett and I presents. I got some boots, purse, slippers and best of all Brett surprised me with the Wii fit..I was totally shocked I am so excited to use it. Brett got shoes, shirt a golf thing which I don't know anything about. The present Brett got most excited about was I gave him the Dumb and Dumber DVD yeah! We have had it on VHS, so it was about time! After opening presents Avery took a much needed nap opening all those presents makes you tired!

Here is her doll she was super excited about. So cute!!!

Christmas at the Muirs

Avery got a whole other Christmas at Grandma and Grandpas. She is one spoiled little girl! She wasn't so into the unwrapping, but Boston was so nice to help out. She got more dolls with a stroller, a princess tent, clothes, shoes, puzzles and many more fun toys. She had so much fun playing with her new toys and Bostons. Her favorite thing over there was Bostons slide he got they both played on that for hours. We were able to just chill and have lots of yummy food what could be better on Christmas.

Avery loved the slide so much the only thing is she wanted to go up the wrong way. I would try to show her the right way, but I guess the other way was alot more fun. Avery was into giving kisses that day. She was going around puckering up her lips giving a kiss to everyone. Her favorite person to kiss was Boston, but of course I missed all the cute shots of them kissing. We had such a great Christmas, but its over way too fast! We were able to spend the night and hang out the next day it was so nice to not have to rush somewhere. I hope everyone had a great holiday!! now that Christmas is over I think the snow should be gone!!!

Avery's new favorite treat!

The other night I gave Avery her own ice cream cone. She loved it!!! She carried it aroundwith her everywhere it got a little messy,but she screamed if I took it away!! She is just like her momma loves some good old ice cream. She now wants to have her own of everything and carry it on her own. She is miss little independent these days, but I love this stage. So fun!!!

Christmas Village

On Monday we had the privilege of going to some members home in my parent's ward. My parent's are missionaries in a Spanish branch. The four older grand kids bought some gifts for their kids for Christmas. The parent's speak very little English, so we are glad Brett was able to communicate with them. They don't have much, but they are so happy!! There two boys are adorable. They came right up to Avery and hugged her and wanted to play with her the whole time. They warmed right up to all my nieces and nephews before you knew it they were all playing. After we chatted a little bit we were off to see the lights in Ogden. They joined us in the fun!

These are the boys! They wanted to be by Avery the whole time. They were holding her hands and walking with her it was so adorable!! They are such special little boys and I am so happy we were able to meet them.

Avery is one wild little thing. Her favorite place was to be on the ice ( of course the most dangerous place.) I would take her off it, and in 2 seconds she was right back on it. She was running around everywhere and you could loose her so fast if you weren't watching. She is the fastest little thing ever! This was such a fun place to go. Its on 25th street in Ogden. Its a little Christmas village with different themes to all the little houses. This is for a tradition I want to keep.

The clan. Avery was going for the picture moment. What a great night it was. It made me so excited for Christmas!! I can't believe how fast it has come, but its here and I am loving it.

new pictures!

My camera has been having problems lately with being blurry. So this are some pictures my sister in laws took for me that are way better. Thanks guys!!

Temple Square

How I love the Christmas lights at Temple square! Jason and Aleese invited us to join the fun. It was so COLD!!! so poor little Avery didn't last that long before she was freezing. She loved it when we let her down to run around. She loves her cousins and always has a blast when they are there. She always gets so much attention and love!! Avery would not wear her hat or gloves, so no wonder she was cold. Hopefully someday she will see the benefit of wearing them. I swear every time we go they get more lights! Temple square is a beautiful place no matter what time of year. I love the Christmas season and going there made all ready for the holidays!

Thanksgiving

This year was our turn to go with the Muirs for thanksgiving. We had thanksgiving with the sollis clan at Marlene's. We had a delicious feast and was so stuffed by the end. We spent the rest of the day just hanging out. Avery loves all her cousins and she is a little out numbered with all the boys, but she holds her own just fine. While the kids played the adults had fun looking through the ads for sales! I didn't go shopping on black Friday,but its still fun to look. I love thanksgiving its such a nice day to just relax and not worry about anything. Most of all to reflect on whats important in life and that is family. I have so much to be grateful for this year.

Our family picture didn't turn out so great due to my camera not working that great, but at least we got one. What a good looking clan.

15 months

Avery turned 15 months on Nov. 13th, but I barely got to her 15 month check up today. The doctor said she is one healthy, happy growing little girl.

length- 29.8 inches -25%

Weight- 20 lbs 4 ozs. -10%

The doctor said she is growing great. Today she looks more like a toddler I can't believe it!!!