Team Schmit

Thanksgiving was a blast. We went to Huntsville to visit Dan's mom and sister. We also got to meet our new cousin, Allison. She is so sweet and slept most of the time. Jackson had lots of fun with his cousins- Jacob and Jeremy. Although he could not tell them apart he had fun calling them both "jacobjeremy". The highlight for the boys was going to the firestation right down the road. We went every day and even got to get in the fire truck!!! It made such an impression that we made some pumpkin bread and gave it to our station in Vestavia on Sunday when we got back to Birmingham! Jackson learned that we are not only thankful for our family but also for our community and its leaders.

Team Dodson

Before the Auburn Alabama game Jackson, Harper and I went to visit our cousins. Jackson had so much fun chasing Joe and Kate around the house and the yard. He was very interested in Hank the dog too! Kate is going to be the best babysitter for Harper- she is so sweet and helpful. Poor Joe didn't get any rest with Jackson chasing him non stop!

War Eaaaagle!!!

It was almost a dark day in the Avery household, but thank goodness Auburn pulled it out! Jackson and Dan started out the day in the leaves. Jackson loves to "help" Daddy in the yard. I don't know if it takes Dan twice as long but he always takes him out. Check out the last picture- my son looks like he is leading a charge or a toddler version of braveheart?!?!?

Bath Time Two

We bathed Harper in the sink a couple of days ago and Jackson could not wait to get in. He had such a ball. When I got the camera out all he said was "cheeeeseee". Thank you God for cameras!!!

Friends

We went to the park last week and met our friend Henry. Jackson had more fun chasing Henry than playing. Henry was more cooperative posing with Harper than Jackson. Jackson was running past him saying"you cant get me". The next picture is lunch with Wilma! It is so fun to see them play together. I am so thankful to have him as a friend for Jackson and I cant wait to watch them grow up together. Oh, by the way the Duke shirt in the first picture- We were celebrating the first Duke basketball game of the season!!!! And yes, Daddy has one on too! I am so glad. Go blue devils, who needs Florida?

"Oh My Goodness She is sooo Big"

Harper wants to pull up on everything! I guess I am surprised because Jackson was so late crawling and walking. Well, Harper is very advanced. And yes , she is on her toes in the first picture. Like mother like daughter- no pressure sissy!

"I want to hold . . . "

SISSY!!!!! Jackson loves to wake her up and be the first one to hold her. A little rough but so sweet. What more could I ask for.

Big Boy Now?

Today I went to Walmart with Jackson to get some Big Boy Pants. He is so excited and wants to wear two at a time. Hopefully, he will not have an accident while I am posting! We tried to get a picture showing everyone how big and strong he is. I love how he is trying to run toward the camera. "Look Mommy, I am strong!" Oh, well wish us luck!

He works hard for the money . . . .

This picture was taken at the Zoo. Jackson loves tractors and trains so the Zoo is a good place for Team Avery. Jackson's uniform this summer was his Duke shirt and crocs. If you can see he is sweating just like an Avery and a Harper. At least he comes at it honestly. We stayed long enough to get real dirty and real tired. I'm sure we will be back soon.

Bath Time

I love using the sink to bathe the kids. Since Harper is now 9 months old she will soon be too big for it. So for now I am enjoying the time we have. I love the first picture. She either looks like she has had one to many cocktails or soap got in her eye. I am sure it is the latter. If you can see in the background check out the picture of Dan and his Dad! I love the Auburn car and my husband - he is soooo cute!!!! The second picture is true Harper - always happy!!!!