Avery--Week 3--September 25

Avery's 3rd week came and went quickly.  There was nothing new other than figuring out how she sleeps best, swaddled or unswaddled.  So far, she likes having one arm out.  She is still sleeping and eating a ton and just a precious angel! 

Ms. Courtney, Boo, a favorite person around our home, came to visit

Ms. Shanna, a dear sorority sister of Julie

Ms. Kora, a great friend from church

(This is a few weeks old but love that she is exploring her fingers)

Ms. Carley, is one of Julie's girls that moved to CA a few years ago.  She came in town and was so sweet to make time to meet Avery. 

Love how Davis Loves on his sister 

Ms. Mary, is our neighbors daughter that came to visit

A precious outfit from Ms. Cori 

Attempted some "artistic" pictures

A fun family event to have a dance party on our bed then to settle down and read, Avery got to participate too

 Sweet Sweet Petunia (Caleb's nickname for his sister)

 

Avery--2 weeks--September 18

Avery is now 2 weeks old and is beginning to wake up a teeny tiny bit more.  She has big dark blue eyes (which we know will lighten but they are a beauty right now).

My Daddy Makes Me Smile (or he will one day soon)

Mimi went home ( It was a blessing to have her in town for 10 days, she focused on the boys, doing laundry, and running errands). It was nice to have her in town and we were grateful for her entertainment for the boys! 

Ms. Tara, a friend from our Community Group

Love this shape she makes with her mouth 

Ms. Karla, a friend from church

Sweet Avery is OUT

Are you looking at me?

Week 2 Tuesday Pictures!!

This is how she sleeps when she is not swaddled up-we are trying new techniques for her

Davis loves looking at her

Protective brothers

Avery--1 week--September 11th

Before we get into Avery's 1st week, we had a few pictures of her Birth Day. 

Julie and Craig early Tuesday morning before going to the hospital to have Avery.

Pictures with the boys

I took a picture of my screen that Ms. Crystal put on Instagram.  She is one of Julie's Small Group Girl's mom that was graciously on-call so that Julie's mom could be at the hospital.  Ms. Crystal and Ms. Grace were so great and the boys had SO much fun.  Thank you for watching them for a few hours and helping us out.

Mammy came in town to meet her 9th grandchild

Mimi

Ms. Grace, one of Julie's Small Group Girls

Ms. Sarah, one of Julie's Small Group Girls

Great Babysitters, let me know if you need their number

MeDad meeting his 9th grandchild, he couldn't wait to meet little Avery

Avery's first time in the swing

Avery's big bed in her room

A common occurrence, Davis reaching into her bed.  He is our big helper!

Caleb couldn't wait for his little sister to lay on the floor (I think he really wants her to start crawling).

Such a proud big brother

Papa drove up early Saturday morning to meet his 7th grandchild

Avery's first "Sun Bath"

Ms. Krista, a wonderful friend and neighbor who is so generous and thoughtful in helping us through our first few nights at home

Avery's first bath

Ms. Gayle, our super next door neighbor

Ms. Kristin, a friend in our Community Group

Avery does like to be swaddled and tucks her hands under her chin (just like mommy)

Davis loves his sister and usually is right next to us on the couch

Avery opened her eyes for Daddy

The weekly pictures are back!!!! Thanks Mimi for scouring the stores for the perfect puppy. 

Thank you Mammy for the cute monogrammed Boppy Cover

Happy 1st week! We are so in love with this little girl and are having fun with her!