Avery - 5 months - February 4

How many months are we going to say that our little girl is growing up so much and this year is FLYING by?  Sweet Sweet Petunia is 5 months and growing up too quickly.

We had a good month...a TON of prayer went into this month and the big weekend away for big student ministry event with our Seniors.  Mimi came in town and Avery was not doing a great job taking a bottle the last few months.  There was much preparation, prayer, practice, prayer, patience, and more prayer.  She did okay--having a few good feedings and having a few not so good.

Avery started "eating" cereal and it tends to help if it is a day we know she is going to have to "drink" from a bottle to fill her little tummy up a little bit more.

Avery has rolled from her tummy to her back a few times, loves sleeping on her side (predominately her left side), she LOVES having a blanket, sleeve, toy, arm, basically anything in her mouth.  We have allowed her to sleep with a variety of "blankets" during nap time and she seems to really enjoy it.

A photo-bomb by big brother

Avery is getting this fuzzy blond hair that is coming in. (She may have some hair the time she is 1).  She gets these precious red cheeks after she eats.  Avery also locks eyes with people talking, smiles at them, and listens to their every word.  We pray that she is a great listener.  

Avery is beginning do the tri-pod sit by herself.

Happy 5 months Sweet Avery!  You are precious to us and we love the glowing report when we pick you up from the church nursery.  They always say you were the best baby in the class.  Thanks for being flexible, easy-going, and a sweet personality.  We love you!!!

Davis' 2nd Birthday Party

What a beautiful day for a party!!! (a tiny bit sad that we didn't have it in our backyard but you just never know how the weather is going to be around the time of Davis' birthday).  We opted to have Davis' 2nd Birthday Party at a favorite spot, Chick-Fil-A!  It was a wonderful experience and they really made it so easy and special.

Starting with a sign just for the Birthday Boy! So Fun!

They blew up balloons for all the kids and I coordinated our party theme to be black, white, and red! 

Fortunately, we were able to use Davis' pennant from his Sock Monkey Party last year!! 

Craig's mom always brings flowers to decorate our home when she comes to visit.  She called the day before the party and asked what color I would like. While I wasn't planning on having flowers for the party, I suggested red and white flowers.  Mammy put together some of the most beautiful arrangements.  I couldn't have asked for better center pieces! 

The Birthday Boys "Cake," Picture, and birthday book 

The "Cake"  

So blessed that the grandparents were a part of the celebration, not to mention the helping hands they all were.  Julie's parents surprised us all and drove to Dallas the morning of the party and arrived at 7:30 am.  What troopers! 

A small section but a ton of fun! 

Davis loved being held during his birthday 

but he also loved playing with his brother and friends 

Our sweet neighbor, Mr. Mike, took a lot of great pictures, edited them for us, and now these are some of our favorite shots of the birthday boy. Thanks Mr. Mike for the best birthday present, pictures of our family and friends. 

Avery did so well and was thoroughly entertained by everyone

Davis holding his hands together, waiting patiently! 

Not sure about the singing 

Try #1-blew it out but it relit on its own. 

Try #2-he spit all over his donuts 

Sweet Boy doesn't like getting his hands dirty. 

He took matters into his own "hands". 

Every donut had a bite or two out of them 

Sweet friends! 

Graham and Sam 

Ms. Krista and Graham 

Some of the Community Boys 

Hard to see through the glare but Mr. Brad was a trooper and climbed up to rescue a child 

The cow showed up!!!! Andi, Luke, and Braysen 

Elise was SO excited 

Cade and Braysen dancing with the cow 

Davis wanted to always see the cow but did not want to be close to him-so much for getting a picture with the cow 

Brynn, Elise, June, Graham, Caleb, Graham, Brock, and Andi 

Graham is having fun

Elise and June had a blast with the cow

Caleb giving the cow a high 5

Yeah! A few turned around to smile

The cow went to play too

Davis giving the Cow a "see ya later high 5"

Love our little birthday boy

Avery is beginning to get sleepy 

Love our parents that bless our lives SO much! Thank you all for driving up to make this day really special for Davis and for doing SO much to help out.

Happy Birthday Sweet Davis!  Thank you to everyone who joined us in celebrating our 2 year old, dealing with the chaos of the small space, making some great memories, and to a fun atmosphere of Chick Fil A.  Thanks again to Mr. Mike for the incredible pictures of this special day!