Garcia's Visit

The Garcias came in town for Avery's Birthday Party.  We had so much fun having them in our home.  The birthday girl was wanted by her endearing cousins.  They were so helpful in playing with her, watching her, carrying her around, feeding her, and more.  Such big helpers!

The 7 of them!

Avery opening up her presents

We had to show them a Richardson favorite, Sweet Firefly

Now that Avery had her Cake yesterday, I guess it is okay to have a few sweets every now and then

I think everyone thought it was "Finger Licking Good!"

A grandparent picture

A silly one...

our attempt at a jumping picture.  TJ's pretty good at it except he jumped early

Every one's letting the sugar go to their head

Our big slumber party was a success!  Davis was cuddling with TJ during story time.  TJ is so good with his little cousins.

Papa was pretty tired after a long, full day

A selfie with my sister!

The four of us together (on a little couch)

We so excited for our cousins to join us at our church

These two are a year apart and play so well together

TJ and Faith dressed and ready for a fun adventure at Great Wolf Lodge

Mimi and Papa opening their Grandparent's Day Card.  Pretty special to celebrate Grandparent's Day with all 7 Grandchildren!

Thanks Mimi and Papa and the Garcias for coming to our house.  I never knew how much I LOVE hosting people in our home until they all came in town.  So fun and special memories!

First Soccer Game

The day finally arrived and Caleb could not have been more excited!!!! We bought a new water bottle for him to celebrate this milestone! 

Watching these little clumps of punkins in soccer shorts that blend straight into their black socks that go above their little knees, to their precious little cleats.  I love it all and want to squeeze each and everyone of those little soccer players.  They are just the cutest!! 

Caleb went out on this first game-super charged and ready.  He scored 4 Goals!!!! He was beaming!  

Caleb's first ever soccer goal 

Coach Wes lifted him up and ran him across the field-it was really cute to hear his glee of laughter! 

The sidelines of the fans! A special thanks to Mimi, Papa, Mammy, and even a couple of Craig's  friends who came to watch (Mr. Brian and Mr. Ryan).  It was too kind for so much support and love!

This little clump of 3 on 3 players is just too much 

with a slide down to the ground and love the excitement of his teammate, Charlie

A celebratory hug from little brother that is Caleb's #1 Fan! 

Love the tunnel! 

Coach Wes celebrating their first "win"

Goooooooooo Thunder!!!!

Sweet Petunia Birthday Party

When Avery was born Caleb began calling his baby sister Sweet Sweet Petunia, so when thinking about her 1st birthday party, it seemed only appropriate that we had a Petunia Party.

Welcome to Avery's Garden

The Birthday Girl dressed and ready 

The food table

A beautiful fruit bouquet that Mimi worked many hours on

"Sunflower Sandwiches" were flower shaped sandwiches-peanut butter and jelly and cream cheese and cucumber

"Straight from the Garden" Dirt Cake with a gummy worm and Veggies in ranch

Cheese, Crackers, and Turkey

Just cant get enough of this beauty

"Watering Can Station" with Juice

She's Ready!

"They wont let me outside, yet!"

The Cake Table and Cake

Mammy enjoying time with the birthday girl after working so hard the night before getting everything ready for the party

"Watch Me Grow" banner of pictures for every month of Avery's life

"Who's 1 year old?" "ME!!"

Paint your own flower pot and plant some bluebonnets when you get home

"I'm not so sure about this skirt"

Avery loves giving High 5's

Avery's buddy, that is just a few weeks older than her

Love it!

Sweet Neighbors and Friends

Loving brothers (a few minutes after this they both got a time out for being too rough)

Braysen

Brock and Zachary

Graham

Elyse

Zachary

Faith and Davis

Lunch time

Cake Time and Avery was ready!!!

Her smile during the birthday song was so sweet

Love Caleb's excitement for Avery's cake skills

Avery was quite the professional cake smasher and was not afraid to get dirty

Our silly attempt to get a picture except she slimed us

The proof of her handy-work

One happy and content birthday girl

Daddy wasn't afraid to get dirty either

June 

Brock 

Davis 

Christalyn 

The Garcias are in town! 

Avery grazing for Round 2 after her bath 

Cousins painting

Aunt Jen 

Birthday Banner 

Picture Collage 

"Thanks for Helping Me Grow"

We had a really fun birthday celebrating our little Petunia!  Thank you to Mimi, Mammy, and Papa who helped make it all come together so smoothly.  We love you Avery and are grateful you are our Sweet Sweet Petunia!