Sunday, April 11, 2010

Happy Easter!

We went home to Louisiana for Avery's first Easter. We spent the beginning of the trip in Baton Rouge with my mom. On Friday, Jonnilin and Julian came up to visit. We we went to the park for a picnic and to play. Here is my mom rocking her baby girl. Josh testing out the swings.
Grandma with both of her grandbabies

Friday night the girls decided to go to Corks N Canvas. We painted, had a few glasses of wine and relaxed.


TaDa!!!
Josh was so sweet and watched the babies for us so we could hang out.
On Saturday we drove into Luling. Saturday evening we got ready for the Easter bunny by dyeing eggs.

After that Avery enjoyed a bath in Mimi's sink.
Avery's first Easter basket!
She got a few toys, some books and a couple of little outfits.
She was very excited when she woke up that morning, can't you tell!
Easter is hard work!
After breakfast we got ready for church. Avery was a little stinker during the Mass. I think she got hot and uncomfortable. We got a few family pictures when we got home for church.
She was much happier once we got her out of those clothes!
Uncle Corey and cousin Cole came over to play.
Cole was SOOO sweet with Avery. He was so nice and gentle with her.
Kissing cousins!
We went to Josh's grandparents for a late lunch of ham, sweet potato casserole, broccoli salad and baked macaroni. It was so good! Here are Corey and Uncle Glen passed out after eating.
Callie, Chelsi and Dane enjoying the beautiful day.
"pole to pole or hole to hole"
Cole finding Easter eggs, I can't wait till next year when Avery can participate.
Avery with her Great Grandma Audrey and Great Grandpa Obray
I love this picture.
Mimi gave Avery her bath Sunday night and styled her hair :)Monday, Josh had to return to Texas to work at the clinic. So Avery and I had a girl's day with Ms. Aleta and Summer. We shopped till we dropped! When we got home from the mall, Avery and I went to Jeff and Cristin's for dinner. Jody and Jenn were also there with their kids. I had to get a picture of Avery and their daughter Audrey. The girls we born a week apart, but Avery is about 4 pounds heavier than Audrey! They are both healthy, beautiful little girls.
They were not very happy!
We pretty much just hung out and visited the rest of the trip. I went back up to Baton Rouge on Tuesday to spend some more time with my mom. Josh came back Wednesday night to take his Louisiana state boards on Thursday. After Josh's test we came back to Luling for the night. Here is Summer hanging out with her niece.
Josh, Bryce and Cole playing football.

We came back home on Friday. It was a great visit, and I love that Avery is getting more interactive with everyone. They all loved her! Like I said, I can't wait for next year so she can hunt eggs and enjoy the holiday a little bit more.

Thursday, April 1, 2010

Beautiful Days and Easter Eggs!

I wanted to do a quick post to get some recent picture on here. We are leaving this afternoon to go into Louisiana for Easter, then Avery and I are staying a whole week! Josh has to come back to Texas Monday-Wednesday to work at the clinic. Then he is coming back to LA Wednesday after work to take his Louisiana state boards on Thursday. I am so excited to spends some good quality time at home. I can't wait to show Avery off to everyone, she is so much more responsive and expressive since we came in the last time.

Anyways here are some pictures of the last week. This is Josh and Avery on Friday when he got home from work. She is so happy to have her daddy home. Then she put him to sleep!
This is Avery taking a nap in our bed on Saturday. She looks so tiny in our big ole bed!
It has been so beautiful here this week. On Monday I decided to get us all out of the house, and go for a walk at a park down the street. Avery is ready to roll!
Izzy too! Poor thing got worn out about halfway through. She kept jumping up on my leg for me to carry her. Puppy dog is out of shape!
This was the first time I had been to this park, but it was really nice. There is a big lake with a walkway all around it and a bridge across it. There are a bunch of ducks and geese.Very pretty.
Here are some more pictures of Josh pimping out his baby girl :)

And here are some funny face pictures I got of Avery the other morning.
"What you talking about Willis?"
happy girl
funny face
so cute
Josh and Avery cuddling
Josh wanted me to take a picture of Avery's gut hanging out. Baby girl likes to eat!
Yesterday we dyed Easter eggs! Josh came home from clinic early so Avery was wide awake and happy.

Ready to go! Josh wanted to dip Avery's fingers in the dye to make it look like she helped :)
She wasn't too interested in the egg dyeing process.
She was enjoying staring at the lights more.
The aftermath...
Avery's first Easter eggs!!! She was very excited... can't you tell.
I know she won't remember any of this, but I can't wait to start making memories and starting traditions with her. I am so excited to be home for Easter this year. I will post pictures of that when we get back next weekend. Happy Easter!