Almost Two (In Pictures)

A few weeks ago we got some pictures made of Avery, who will be two years old in December. I realized today that I had not posted any of them because we were busy traveling and visiting with family and friends over the Thanksgiving holiday. These were my absolute FAVORITE pictures from the CD of about 60 that I get to keep. Laurel, as always, does an amazing job. If you are in the Franklin/Nashville/Brentwood area and need some photos, I would definitely recommend her! You can check out her work at http://www.eilasblog.com.

She loves to say "cheese" when getting her picture taken.

Avery was a little disappointed because I told her we were going to play. She thought I meant play at the park (slide, swing, and so forth). 

 Beautiful smile!

Avery LOVES her "yabbie" as she calls it. 

We finally got her to "play" in the leaves. These are some of my FAVORITE pictures.

I love the excitement on her face!

SO excited!

Should I really take another step into the puddle?

23 Months

Well, we are just one month away from having a two-year-old! Avery is growing each day. I am thankful for the time I get to spend with her. It seems as though daily, Matt and I are just amazed at something she says or does. We have had a busy month with fun fall activities.

We spent a Saturday afternoon at the Walden Farm pumpkin patch where Avery enjoyed petting and feeding the sheep, goats, chickens, and so forth. She loves animals. Sometimes she is a little aprehensive about getting too close. But as long as her daddy was right there with her, she was having fun.

She loves to climb, and flip, and jump. She is a very active little girl, as I am sure most toddlers are. She always requests to do flips with her daddy. She pretty much has no fear of falling.

Avery is checking out the BIG orange pumpkins. We have been working a little bit on colors lately. She makes me laugh every time because she automatically says green and purple when I ask her what color something is. 

Avery was such a DOLL in her Halloween costume this year. She really was a good sport about wearing it. Do you see the apple she has in her mouth? I have to say that unlike her parents, she chose the apple over the candy that she got. Way to go Avery! 

Avery loves to paint and do things herself. She continues to be very independent. We have fun occasionally making little pieces of art together.

Look at the picture we made of the Mayflower! 

Avery spoke her first full sentence just yesterday. We were putting up the Christmas tree and she said "I want it now." She was wanting to play with some of the Christmas decorations that were still stashed away in the plastic containers. She has lots to say these days and always seems to be talking or "practicing" by repeating words and phrases over and over and over. 

I am leaving you with this short little video. My mom sent Avery a book, and I just love the reaction she had when she opened it up!