Reindeer food and Christmas PJ's

Thanks to sweet Kate , Joe and Jim Jackson and Harper got to leave Reindeer food out Christmas Eve. We had fun seeing how much the reindeers eat. Santas not the only one that needs food. The Christmas Pj picture is one of my favorites. I loved getting matching pajamas growing up and so we have continued the tradition.

Christmas 07

We had more fun at Moo Moo's house with all of our cousins. We missed sweet Allison who was at home sick. Can you believe how big our family is now? One more one the way and Moo Moo will have 9 grandkids! The next two pictures are from our annual Erickson Family Christmas. Harper loved her barbie purse and so did cousin Beth - "hands off" Harper says. She is smiling but really she is pissed that Beth wont leave her stuff alone!

Zoolight Safari

What a cool city we have. We have never experienced Zoolight Zafari and since we are members we decided to go the friday before Christmas - another one of our new traditions. It was wonderful. The kids were so excited and kept asking if the animals were all "lit up". We will diffently be back next year!

Jackson LIVE

The first performance of my first born. The day was very exciting- no pressure but surely my son will be sweet, enthusiastic and sing every song with joy in his heart! Right. Wrong. He was the ONLY one not singing or paying attention and his sweet friend next to him, Gram, bless his heart was pestered by Jackson the entire performance. All we could do was laugh with great joy that he was all ours!

Getting ready for Christmas

I thought it would be a great idea to start a tradition of making a gingerbread house with the kids. Ours was a little sad but it has stayed until mid January. The pills holding it up are from Dan's neck surgery - so we where very resourceful!!! The next two picuters are right before Harper and Jacksons last day of school before the holidays and also the day of Jackson's first program.

My little Reindeer and Indian?

Right before Christmas Jackson came home with several different art projects from school. One night Harper and Jackson played for almost an hour woth the reindeer and Indian ones. They were too cute and I wish I had it on video because of what they were saying!

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!