It's on like Donkey Kong

A couple of weeks back I took the fam to visit Sarah, Braden and their new creation, Gavin. This was our first time meeting the redheaded mini-Braden. We set the two babies down on the couch together and the adults proceeded to eat dinner.

Avery decided to take a nap, but Gavin had other plans.

Gavin had heard about all of the times I would bug his mom, so it was time for some payback.

Just a little more....

.....until she reached her breaking point.

Then it was on.

Like Donkey Kong.

With a two pound advantage, it didn't take long before Avery had Gavin pinned.

After a quick cry

and meal

the two were at it again.

She's got a killer right hook.

I wish I had audio on this one.

Gavin was trying to make amends, but Avery wasn't having it.

If you can't beat 'em, eat their arm.

Booof!

We had to pull them apart after this shot.

After their throw down, it didn't take long until they were buds again.

A Little Bit Behind?

So I just have to let all of you know that we have a few posts from about a month ago that my dear husband was supposed to write about and put up for all you to see. They're about a snowman and cousins meeting for the first time. Well, he still has not done so , and I will do it in his place if they are not up in a few days. Avery had her hips checked out with an ultrasound because her pediatrician requested it due to her being in a breech postition and had to be delivered by C-section. It turns out that she is ok, but her right hip socket is a little under developed and it is easily fixed. We may have to double diaper her for a while. Oh she will love that. I head back to work on Thursday and it is a very sensitive subject for me. I wish I did not have to go, but I have HUGE school loans to pay back. All I can say is that time passes fast.

Happy 26th Birthday Eric!!

Happy Birthday to a wonderful husband and father! Eric is such a hard working man who deserves the very best in life. He might say that he already has the best. He loves being a father and loves his little Avery more than life. He turned 26 today and Avery and I just wanted to wish him the very best and to let him and all you know how much we love him. Life would cease to exist without him. Happy Birthday Babe!!

One Month Old

These were a few pictures I snapped just before going to Houston's birthday party. Avery is getting so big and she is the cutest baby girl ever! I have loved being home with her. She is getting to be very funny and she is starting to smile a lot more now. Her aunt Amber gave her this cute little outfit.

4 Weeks Old

Avery is 4 weeks old today! Time flies by so fast. Before I know it I will head back to work and that is going to be the toughest thing for me. I wish I was able to be a stay at home mom but that is not possible right now. She is getting so big and is more beautiful each day. She loves to eat and is getting on a good schedule for sleeping and eating. Eric loves coming home from work and just plays with her. I admit I am tired lately, but that is going to get better the older she gets. Here are some pictures I took of her today at 4 weeks old.

New Year

This new year will be a different one. Eric and I will be raising Avery. So far, this whole mom thing is a big change. I feel like all I do is feed her. But I would not change a thing. I would give any thing to have my daugther. My mom came and stayed with me to help me out and then I went home to Meadow to continue to have help. We had a little too much fun on New Year's Eve with the Beckstrand side. Here are a few pictures to prove it. We just know how to party. I took it easy due to the C-section so I am not in a lot of these pictures. Amber and her roommate Lindsey loved watching the Dick Clark show and Mom, Dad, and Eric loved the Goofy string and the poppers that they let loose at midnight. I just laughed the whole time and that got to a point where it started to hurt. Avery slept through all the noise. She is a great baby. But that did not last long. Once we got back home and I was on my own with Eric, she has her fussy moments and does not like to sleep very long.

Due to popular demand

I have had many asking when I was going to post more pictures. So to not disappoint any of my fans, I thought I would post a few more pictures of Avery. I just want to say that Avery is the cutest baby ever. I held the title for 25 years and I couldn't be happier to pass it on to my little girl.

(Proof)

Ash and Avery are both doing great. Ashley had an appointment to have her incision looked at. It is healing up fine and she was told that her scar will be barely noticeable. Avery has her two week appointment tomorrow. I can't believe she is two weeks already. She is growing up fast. Seems like yesterday that she was being pulled from the womb. Next thing you know she'll be going to kindergarten, then dating (we'll see), and then changing her own kids' diapers.

I'm gonna just post a bunch of pictures without my commentary and in no particular order. They should speak for themselves. I'll get a little more creative next time.