Portrait Day

The day started like all others- screams and tears. But this day the children, my beautiful children were to be dressed in their best and smile their best for our annual pictures. Jackson was to wear his daddy's sailor suit that was worn when he was three and a similar one by his grandaddy at three too. How cool right? And Harper wore a beautiful hand sewn dress so thoughtfully borrowed from a dear friend (thanks JP!) The weather freezing and overcast and to get there bribes and candy were packed. The whole time I thought if I can get Jackson to behave I will be golden. WRONG! Jackson was a delight and Little Devil Harper was in tears for the first 30 minutes (I wont tell you how much that cost!) But, by the end the day due to the patience of the photographer and the grace of God we have some wonderful memories of a day that began with tears and ended with tears - from Mommy.

Letter to Santa

Jackson wanted to tell Santa all of the goodies he wants and then some so we decided to write him a letter. It looks more like a Jackson Pollock then a Jackson Avery. Who cares we love them both!

My first pedicure

Harper was so cute and still when I painted her toenails. She was almost too proud

to wear shoes. Can't you tell by her smile?

Thanks Aunt Denise

We love our Pumpkin dress! We haven't had a week and we have already washed it three times. When I took these pictures I was counting and Harper thought on "three" she was supposed to fall on her bottom. The pictures speak for themselves.

Birthday Girl

What a nice party. Allison was so sweet. The twins were so big helping baby sis blow out her candles. Harper almost ruined it with a fierce temper tantrum that had mommy sitting outside most of the time. The last picture was the last time she was happy. Go figure?

The Bot and the "Scary Crows"

Although there aren't any pictures of Scarecrows or "Scary Crows" as Jackson calls them we did go to the Huntsville Botanical Gardens with the cousins. I had more fun watching the three boys run around and see Harper try to keep up with them. Sweet Allison was safe in her stroller and cool as a cucumber!

Cookies for the Fire Fighters

We went to Moo Moo's house a few weeks ago for cousin Allison's first birthday and had a wonderful time outside of Harper not eating much at all. The first thing Jackson and Moo Moo did was make cookies for the Firemen done the street. He was so excited but when we delivered them he became very shy and barely got in the new Firetruck with Mom and Sissy. This is why there are no pictures of the Firehouse.

Halloween Costumes

As soon as I write this we have in fact purchased an additional Red Power Ranger costume, equipped with muscles and a blaster. I think out of 8 boys in Jackson's class 7 are going to be Power Rangers. I believe the other lad is going to be a wiggle? Harper may be an Auburn cheerleader like her cousin instead of a fairy. She doesn't much care for all of the hoopla.

SpagHETTI . . .

Harper is very picky when it comes to food. Spaghetti is something I know she will eat and in turn get all over her. It is worth it though to see that face light up.

First day

So the other day was the first day of three year old pre school and children's day out. After I ran around trying to get everything ready for the day for two kids and myself I wanted to mark the occasion. I think I packed five bags. Don't ask! What a great picture - it was worth all of the running around to hear "CHEEEEESE!!!" and see that hug!

WE MUST . . . .

protect this house!

I'm trying to get him to say click clack . . .

he doesn't understand nor care.

Watermelon

WAR EAGLE

We love Aunt Mimi and Uncle Papa! Otherwise known as Linda and Steve. They invited us to the Auburn game last weekend and we decided take the whole family!! We set ourselves up for the lowest expectations and we did pretty well. We had so much fun seeing our cousin Brooke - new Auburn cheerleader!! Getting pictures made with her was great. Harper and Jackson had a blast playing in the Moon bounces with all the other Aubie disciples. Although it was a long day, it rained and Auburn played rather lousy it was quite a treat to experience "life on the plains" on a humid Saturday in August. I feel like I need to say something like God bless football or God save the SEC- I'll leave it at this - What a joy to be around family!

Beach Trip

Ok, it has been a while. This August we went down to Orange Beach thanks to dear friends of ours, The Henrys. Our good friend Susan went with us to experience Team Avery at its worst and best. I think there was more good than bad this trip. We had fun getting ready for the cool pool and "lady river" (its really a lazy river but Jackson likes to call it a Lady?) Daddy purchased everyone a prize, mommy got a kite and we flew it until we all passed out! The best was trying to take a picture of Harper at the pool. You can see how humid it was with the foggy picture. All in all it was nice to get away with friends and family. Also, we came up with over 100 movies with a proper name in the title. Beat that!

NYC

I had the opportunity to go to New York with one of my teachers, Angel Stevens, for a dance convention a few weeks ago. We had a wonderful time. We stayed right next to Grand Central Station and also right next to the steam explosion that happened a few days before we got there. Needless to say it did not hamper our trip. It was Angels first time in the city so we walked everywhere and tried to experience everything. See the picture of her first experience with street vendor food. It was excellent!!! I have more pictures but they all seem to be of police cars, fire engines and ambulances for my three year old. Funny what seems important when you have kids.

Happy 4th!!!

Please note that Jackson, now called Jack, is riding the Auburn tiger not a mere tiger . . . The brainwashing starts early in the South!

Mmmmm, Dreamland

Our kids first experience with dreamland was interesting. I think Mommy and Daddy like it better than the kids, but they were good sports about it until Harper found her paci.

"I can eat the water . . ."

So my children are so smart that they think it is ok to drink the water out of any faucet, hole in the ground, or fountain . . . .

Nice Harper!