Neighborhood Night Out

This year for Neighborhood Night Out, Ian got MARV to visit our neighborhood. It was a blast and the kids loved it. They were able to crawl inside and try to carry the entry sheild.

Averie got a view from Inside too.

4th of July

Our lovely neighborhood does a 4th of July parade. This year Averie, Elsie and I marched in the parade. Averie wore a darling 4th of July dress, made by her Grammie, and got to ride in her new wagon. Elsie was quite the trooper, she sported a red and blue stars bandana and did real well with the two drummers leading the parade. Check out our video

Our German Nanny

I have to say now that Elsie is 4 years old; she is one of the best dogs. It only took 2 years of torture to get here but it is worth it. She loves Averie and every morning runs into her room when she awakes. One night after Averie had a routine vaccination she was feeling rather "needy" and did not want me to put her down. Well, I eventually had to in order to get her bedroom ready for bedtime. As soon as I put her down she started to scream; then she was instantly quiet. I immediately thought she had gotten into something she should not have and would be really mad when I took it away from her. To my surprise Elsie was there comforting her. Now if only she could change diapers.

Sledding - This year Averie awoke Christmas morning to find that Santa had left a sled under the tree. She loves her sled and we go sledding around the block to say "Hello" to all the show shovelers.

Averie is 14 months old!

Wow how time goes by when you are having fun. It has occured to me that I have not been keeping up with this blog. In a nut shell Averie is now 14 months old. She is starting to walk but is not brave enough to walk on her own. Her hair is getting longer and I put it in a pony tail to keep it out of her eyes. She looks just like her daddy still and loves her doggies. Last week was Easter and Ian had been gone for two weeks. I was so blessed that my mom came out and stayed with me for a week and my dad then followed. My mom made Averie her Easter dress and she loved rattling the easter eggs. I hope to get those pictures this weekend. Averie was a bumble bee for Halloween

Visiting Santa at South Coast Plaza

SJC Petting Zoo, Averie loves the ponies. My wallet and I are scared.