Update

YES I am finally getting caught up our blog and YES it is all about Avery who keeps us busy and is the most wonderful blessing in our lives. Avery has become quite a mover that sometimes it is a little hard to keep up with her.

I wanted to record some fun milestones:





She is a big girl at her 1st year dr she measured in the 98th percentile of her height and 80th percentile of her weight.





Within a few weeks of her birthday she became quite fussy and irritable. Our suspicions were confirmed when white peaks began coming back through her back gums....yes her first year molars. She now has three almost completely through.







She has been a little stubborn about walking It has to be her own idea. She won't let us hold her hands and have her walk with her. BUT just last week she began taking some steps on her own. It is supper cute to watch her be so determined and get up and take a few steps, fall and then try again.







Also, last week we heard her official first words (besides mama and dada. She first began to say "look." She said it all weekend and my favorite was when we were at Winco and she was pointing up to the pinatas and said "look." She also says "this" and she often cobines the two. She also calls dogs "pup pup"





What a little sweetie! We sure love her!

The Cake

A couple days after Avery's birthday celebration she was feeling good enough to enjoy her cake.
She didn't each much but had a grand time

Avery's 1st Birthday

Avery's 1st Birthday wasn't quite what we planned. At least it she was so little she didn't realize. We got back from Fresno and Avery ended up with the croup cough. I spent her birthday and the next at home nursing her through her 102 fever and cough. We were hoping to get her in shape to celebrate her birthday that Saturday. Even Grandma and Grandpa Ahlstrom got to come for the visit. Unfortunately Avery shared her cold with her Mom so we had to cancel the party. Instead we enjoyed a quite day home as a family with Grandma and Grandpa.

Mom attempted using fondant for the first time on Avery's birthday cake. I think it looked cuter then it tasted.

Avery playing with some of her new toys.

Avery with her little cake. She wasn't interested in eating it that night be enjoyed it the next.

I love this little picture. I took it on Avery's birthday on my cell phone. You can see how her little cheeks and nose were red due to being sick. We love this sweet little baby girl.

Fresno in Feb

Avery and I were able to travel to Fresno for a few days in February and visit Grandma and Grandpa Stout as well as Uncle Breton, Aunt Jen and Avery's cousins, Kaylin, Dax and Brody. We had a great time during our visit and Avery even got to start her birthday celebration early.

Avery and Grandma cuddle on the couch

Avery loved the piano and Grandma's house. She loved pulling herself up and playing the keys. I hope she keeps the same passion for the piano when it is time for lessons.

Avery with Grandma and Grandpa Stout

Avery's Birthday cupcakes. She made quite the mess with the yummy marshmallow frosting.

Avery with cousins Kaylin, Dax and Brody

Avery opening birthday presents

Saying goodbye to Grandma Stout at the airport. What a fun trip!