My First Mother's Day!

I had an amazing first Mother's Day! First of all, Josh surprised me the Wednesday before when I got home from work.

He got me a new camera! It's the Nikon D3000, a really nice (almost professional) camera. It will allow me to take better pictures of my baby. It also has a really fast shutter speed, so I can take pictures quickly, which will come in handy with a wiggle worm baby.

Happy Mother's Day Mom!

Of course I had to test it out. I am still getting the hang of all the settings, so hopefully my pictures will get better. She thinks I am funny :)

That day we drove into Louisiana for the weekend. We stopped in Hammond on the way so Josh could meet with Dr. Chip. Then we headed for Luling for a few nights. Cole was there with Corey when we arrived. He is such a little ham!

Josh posing for the new camera :)

Mimi with two of her angels.

Avery and her Mimi

Cole loves his little cousin. It was so cute, he kept kissing her and wanting to lay with/on top of her :)

We are having a very deep conversation here in Chinese. When he jabbers it sounds like Chinese, so if you answer him back with the same sounds he will have a conversation with you.

Avery loves the morning time!

Cole trying to lay on Avery.

Giving her kisses

On Thursday Josh and I drove around Mandeville looking at some rental houses. We found one that really liked, but later found out it was already under contract. We found another one with the same floor plan, just a different location. That is where we are moving into on Thursday!

That evening Avery enjoyed her bathtime!

She makes the cutest faces!

Friday Josh left to go to Ben's bachelor party in Florida. Avery and I headed up to visit my mom in Baton Rouge. We had a pretty quiet night, we both fell asleep watching a movie! On Saturday, Jake and Angela came up to celebrate Mother's day. They brought her these beautiful flowers.

Happy Mother's Day!

Avery loves her Grandma!

That Sunday was my very first mother's day. It was a great day. I was so blessed to be able to spend the day with my mom and Avery, who made me a mom. It was a perfect day.

I love you mom!

After church we went to eat at City Cafe, we had to wait a little while for our table so I took some more pictures with the new camera.

Avery was so good, she slept through church and was content through lunch.

The Lowman ladies

All we were missing was Josh, Jonnilin and Julian! Oh yeah and Josh L. he was still in Florida!

All of my mom's kids :)

Three generations. I love this picture.

Avery and Grandma

After lunch I headed back to Luling to pick up Josh. Poor Avery was having a bad day. She managed to spit up all over Drew, Corey and Me. Then she pooped all over Mr. Chris. Poor thing was out of clothes by the end of the day. Drew surprised Ms. Aleta by flying in for mother's day. This is his last visit in before they leave for Germany. Before we headed back to Texas we took some family pictures.

The LeBlanc clan!

Like I said, it was a great mother's day. I was able to spend it with my mom, mother-in-law and baby. I appreciate everything my mom has done for me so much more now that I am a mom myself. I am so blessed to have such a perfect angel baby. I can't wait till next year when she can actually call me momma :)

Catching Up!

Wow, I am so behind on this blog! We have had a crazy busy past month. One of the biggest events of the month was Josh's graduation. There were lots of parties and celebrations, so I will start with those. The first event was Josh's graduation dinner at Cullen's Restaurant.

It was a beautiful dinner, everything was done really nicely. And it gave Josh and me an excuse to get dressed up and get out of the house. Avery enjoyed it too!

Most of Josh's graduating class were there with their spouses. Sean's wife Tara holding the baby.

Sean and Tara

Betsy, Josh and Menka

Chris, Aimee and Menka

The graduating class of Spring 2010!

After we left Cullen's we went up to my work to show off Miss Avery. I had to weigh her while we were up there. Big girl weighed 14#4oz! And this was a month ago, I can only imagine how much she is now.

I wonder if she was having de ja vu?

The following day, we went to Josh's friend Dustin's graduation party. I was a yatch club in Kemah, and it was pretty cold this day! Here is Avery staying warm.

Wearing our babies!

There was a big washers tournament. Washers is kind of like horseshoes, and its real popular out here.

Josh boiled about 400 pounds of crawfish! And of course they were excellent.

The following week, Josh finished up all of his requirements at school. Once he was done with all that he came home and celebrated with beer. He said this is how doctors drink beer (fancy beer wearing a button up shirt and tie)

The Friday before Josh's graduation, the WHOLE family came in. I made a ham, baked macaroni and broccoli salad for everyone. It was so nice for everyone to be together. Here is Avery with her little cousin Caroline.

Saturday April 17th was the big day. Josh became a DOCTOR!!!

He had the biggest cheering section there, and everyone was from out of town!

Dr. Brassard making his speech.

Avery was sooooo good during the ceremony.

Josh receiving his doctorate hood.

Joshua Alexander LeBlanc, Doctor of Chiropractic!

Jon making the salutatorian speech.

Ashley was the Valedictorian. So proud of our Louisiana people!

After the ceremony was picture time. Here is Mr. Chris and Mrs. Aleta with all of their grandbabies.

The Danford clan.

Josh and his grandparents.

The guys...three generations of amazing men.

There are a lot more pictures of the family...but they wouldn't load up! I will try to post them when it is working better.

After the graduation, we had everyone come over for a crawfish boil.

Josh with his cookie cake.

Grandma and her girl

The crawfish were so good!

Everyone enjoying the festivities.

Little baby Caroline...she weighed as much here, as Avery did when she was born. She is so tiny and cute.

Hanging out.

Jake and Angela bonding with the baby.

Tequila shot for the new doc!

The next day was Avery's baby dedication. It meant so much to us to have everyone in town for Josh's graduation, and we wanted to dedicate Avery with all of our family there.

Our family :)

Avery with her Mimi and Papa

Avery and Grandma

After the dedication, once everyone left, we packed up and headed into Louisiana for Josh to interview for his new job. While we were in we saw Julian and Aunt Jo.

Avery got to spend some more quality time with her Papa.

That was another quick trip in and before long we had to head back to Texas again. Avery is ready for her ride with energy drinks and candy :)

Once we got back from that Louisiana trip, I went back to work. That is why I am so behind on my blogging! Josh also accepted his job as an associate at All American Medical and Chiropractic in Covington! The doctor he will be working for, basically brings in new docs, he teaches them the business, and will eventually help them open their own clinic. Its an awesome opportunity! It also means that we are moving! I put in my two week notice last week, our condo is on the market and we have found a rental house in Mandeville. It is exciting and stressful all at the same time. But I am so proud of Josh and all of his hard work and dedication. I am looking forward to starting our new lives!