Egg Hunt

For playgroup this week, we had our egg hunt. I wasn't really sure what to expect when I saw Mommy (& the other Mommies) throwing a bunch of eggs into our backyard, but it was so much fun. I had the best time running around picking up as many eggs as I could find.

Here I am...ready to go!

So, once the Mommies said "go," it was off to look for some eggs to fill up my basket.
Here's one!!
And, look...another one. This is so fun!


Checking out my goodies...
And, showing one to my Mommy! I was so excited. I was even more excited when I found out what was in them...candy, sidewalk chalk, hairbows, and more!
Mommy & Me!
I'm going in to eat some candy!

Happy Spring, Everyone!

Making Cookies with My Daddy

One night after dinner, "my Daddy" (as I always call him) & I made "putcakes." He thought it would be LOTS of fun, and it sure was. We had the best time together!

I watched Daddy crack the first egg. Then, he let me do one all by myself. It was a mess, but it was really fun!

Look at me...I am having SO much fun!
Then, it was time to pour the cake mix in and then mix up all the ingredients.
Here I am...stirring away.
I couldn't quite stir fast enough, so we pulled out the hand mixer, and that was fun helping Daddy with that also!
We put the "putcakes" in the oven, and Daddy let me stand on a chair to watch them bake.
Here we are...just waiting for them to finish.
After we got them out of the oven and let them cool (I wasn't very patient for that part! :)), Daddy helped me put frosting on my first "putcake."
Then, it was time to choose the sprinkles...my favorite part!
I watched them as closely as I could when they came out of the jar.
Here it is...me & my first "I made it putcake."

Then, it was my turn to try it all by myself. (Yes, that meant I got to have 2 "putcakes"...what a night!) Check out my tongue as I concentrate really hard on that frosting.

Well, I finished decorating my "putcake" and Daddy finished his, so it was time to enjoy! (Oh, yeah, Mommy also got to decorate and eat 2 "putcakes" as well...one for her and one for the baby!) I had SO much fun...

I always lick the frosting/sprinkles off first.

YUMMY, YUMMY, YUMMY!

The Park, Monkey Joes, and at home!

Look, I've learned how to pedal my bike. Of course, I learned this because I am going downhill and the pedals move themselves. Hey, I'm still learning, but I am getting there! :) Daddy & Mommy walked while I rode my bike all the way to the park. (Notice the parent handle on the back of my bike...well, they did have to push me some...I was so tired from all the pedaling :) :))

When we got to the park, I went straight for the rock climbing wall. (Of course, this was after my initial disappointment that there were no swings at this park!) I had a lot of fun!

"Look at me." That is what I always say when I am doing something exciting. (Thanks, Daddy, for holding me up!)
Then, for playgroup this past Tuesday, I got to go to Monkey Joe's. It was SO fun.
Sliding is one of my favorite things to do.
Here I am...having SO much fun!
So, this rock climbing wall was also fun (like at the park!). The best thing about this one is the fast slide on the other side.

I even sat in this toy (that moves with money) even though I had no money!
Towards the end of the morning, I got pretty daring and would slide down on my belly. It was great fun.
Check out this look...I did it all by myself....backwards hat, big purse, and working on my letters.
Havin' fun & lookin' good :)
Have a wonderful week!!

Happy Averie & Pregnant Belly

I am so happy after a good nap. Here I am, ready to go out...all smiles!

Here is my sweet and innocent look!
And, another one...
Now, it's time to leave. We are going to celebrate Mr. Chad's 30th birthday. (He is my Daddy's very good friend!) I am ready to party...okay, I am really ready to just have some cake!
And, here is my Mommy at 20 weeks pregnant with my baby brother or sister. Some days, I say it's a brother, and other days, it's a sister. Either way, I am so excited about being the big sister. I kiss Mommy's belly a lot and I talk to my baby brother/sister all the time. And, since several of you have asked for a picture of my Mommy, she thought she'd send one of her halfway point! I can't wait to meet him/her.

February 2008

For my Opa's (grandfather) birthday, my Daddy & Mommy went with Oma & all my VW uncles & aunts on a cruise. They were gone for a week. Though Daddy & Mommy missed me lots, they had a wonderful time...resting, eating, and fun family time.

Daddy & Mommy at dinner on Valentine's Day!
Family fun! Someone always enjoys jumping in on a picture :)
Here we all are in Aruba. The guys went golfing while the girls went shopping. It was a really great cruise!

(Left to Right...Michael, Courtney, Todd, Helen, Art, Abe, Cindi, Rose, Joey, Thomas, Kelly, & Lindsey...Mom & Dad on the front row)

While Daddy & Mommy were away, I had some fun of my own :) Here I am on Valentine's Day wearing the cute outfit from my Uncle Blair & Aunt Blip Blip (Brittany). But, I was also so happy to have them home.

This is my way of "stalling" so that I don't have to go to bed...I crawl in my Daddy & Mommy's bed and pretend to be sleeping...funny thing, it never works! :)
Check out this one...don't I look like I'm really sleeping :) :) :)
Well, Daddy jumped in and we took a fun picture! I LOVE my Daddy!
Then, it was time for a picture with my Mommy too. Then, it was off to my bed!

Having fun with my bear!

And, of course, my many facial expressions!!

Always a big smile for the camera...
And, another one!
It's so fun to be 2!