Photo Catch-Up

We've been so busy traveling that I haven't had the time to share a few miscellaneous photos and updates, so, here they are!

I should've included this photo of Avery helping me pack for our WI trip on our last post. Her awesome Auntie KC sent her this shirt a few weeks ago. She loves showing off her Wisconsin pride!

Avery had school pictures on Sept. 13, so a few weeks before, I set out on a mission to find the perfect fall dress. Despite my dress-finding efforts, she still didn't smile pretty for the photos, and they were a bust (stranger anxiety struck and she was crying in the pictures). Oh well, that gives me all the more reason to dress her up in this outfit again and take her to a local pumpkin patch for a mini photo shoot of our own!

Friday, Avery had to head back to the Dr. for the rest of her 18-month shots. A shortage in PCV, HIB, and VCV required us to make a second trip to finish up her immunizations. To lift her spirits, Daddy took her to the store and let her pick out this "Ma Mouse" balloon. I think it did the trick!

A recent rash of pooping in the potty incidents led to a Target trip Satuday so that Avery could pick out a potty of her very own. Avery wisely chose this Fischer Price Pink Princess Potty, and we set it up near the scene of the crime - the bathtub. At this point, I'm just trying to get her used to the idea of her potty, so that when she begins "blowing bubbles" in the bathtub, I can whisk her out of the bath water on to her potty where she can (hopefully) seal the deal. So far, she's had a blast just sitting on her potty (clothed) and talking about going poo-poo in the potty. The only action the bowl has seen to date is a few little people and her puppy. We'll be sure to keep you posted on Operation Pink Princess Potty!

Trip to 'Sconsin

Last weekend, we packed up the essentials and hopped an AirTran flight to visit family and our fabulous friends, the Zachs, in Milwaukee, WI. Luckily for KC, I brought my hula hooping skills and really showed her how it’s done – both virtually on wii and with a real hoop. I am sure KC is busy practicing up for our next hula hoop rendezvous.

Avery came ready to play and got a kick out of Luke and Noah’s play set and toys, that is in between all the other fun activities KC and Marco planned. Saturday, we went to nearby Cedarburg, WI for their annual Wine and Harvest Festival. Even though she missed getting a balloon from Hello Kitty, Avery still had a great time, and even treated the crowd to her silly dance moves. And yes, I do have a video. It will make it here or onto FB soon!

Sunday, Avery helped cheer the Packers to victory over the Bills at the Zach's Packers Party. She also saw her Aunt Sara and met her Aunt Megan, Uncle Brent, and older cousins Sonnet and Eli. It was really a treat to get to meet Brent's kids and to see him and Megan again. They were so sweet to bring Avery a gift - a Sesame Street book and a handmade card with stickers!

We really enjoyed our visit (especially the cooler WI temps) and had a hard time coming back home after such a great visit. Unfortunately, it looks like we’re going to have to pack away the sweaters and jeans we wore in WI for a few more weeks because it’s STILL OVER 90 DEGREES HERE. Just in case you were wondering.

Here are a few pics from our WI adventures!

Avery totally wants to pimp this ride.

Avery had a great time playing with this Nerf football.

Tackled!

Here's a group photo - Noah, KC, Luke, Marco, Greg, and the back of Avery's head.

Greg's brother, Brent, Marco, Rob and Greg. Go Packers!

Avery got to meet her cousin Sonnet (age 9) for the first time.

Thanks to the Zachs for hosting a great weekend. We miss you!

Smooch!

Over Labor Day, we met up with Heather, Jay and Luke at Rumbling Bald Resort on Lake Lure. We had fantastic weather and enjoyed relaxing at the resort, despite a nap boycott on Sunday. I guess these two munchkins were having too much fun swimming and playing to waste time sleeping! Though Avery wasn't too keen on sharing her toys with Luke, she didn't mind slipping him a smooch or two!

Here's Avery planting kiss #1 one on Luke. Apparently, he's plotting how to slip her the tongue...

Here's Avery giving Luke smooch #2! Luke has officially now received more kisses than Mommy. Not fair!


Not so fast there, Luke. Avery gives the kisses in this relationship!

Thanks for a great weekend, Heather, Jay and Luke!