Happy 15 months Avery!

Avery celebrated her 15 month birthday with a cough and chest congestion. We checked with a doctor and a nurse :) and she is okay to fly and only on baby tylenol. It is sad to hear her cough through the night but it seems she gets enough rest as she is still herself at times. I hate to admit it but it has been nice that she isn't go everywhere getting into everything as we finish packing up. Dare I say perhaps she would even nap on the plane tomorrow? Please be praying for her to heal quickly and she travels well and adjusts to life in Sudan as easily as possible.

Just call me Trouble :)

Bedside table transformed to jungle gym...

She is quite the little creative one. She loves trying to squeeze into things around the flat and this was one of her latest experiments. I also have to mention that she is trying to let us know her opinions on things. For awhile she has been very demanding when she wants to wear her shoes inside or some other "accessory" like Dad's belt or Mom's watch. This particular day she wanted to wear socks, oh and no pants! She kept pulling them off! Crazy times with Avery!

Our little girl is starting to talk!

Over the last week or so Avery is copying our words more and more. This morning Avery walked over to her high chair, looked at me and made the sign for eat while saying "foo" for food! She also has started to say "dank dou" after we hand her a sippy cup or a toy for thank you! She is also starting to give hugs to her little friends! We are enjoying neck hugs and leg hugs as seen in this pic.

Another week another skill...

Avery had quite the day today! It was like all of a sudden she decided to start copying the words we say, pointing at everything and saying a few new words. To top it off she actually fed herself with a spoon! She is such an easy going gal that she hasn't put up a fuss to feed herself, to which I am thank for the easier clean up, but decided to give it a try today. I didn't get video but wish I did. She was so happy and proud of her latest skill. She also did a few other picture worthy things today that I will try to post tomorrow.

Whew, what a busy gal!

Family Picture, take 25

Hope you enjoy this family picture, it is the best one out of the bunch :) At least Avery isn't a blur!
Side note: this should be high enough quality to print if you would like to.

Introducing DJ Avery Bug!

It is a bit tiresome trying to keep a semi-baby proof home with a very techie husband not wanting to always keep his stuff stored away. So sometimes when he isn't around and Avery gets into his stuff we have a bit of fun. Here are some pics from today when Avery tried out being a DJ. :)

building up the immune system

There is a little garden (grass area) in our complex that kids play in. Avery loves being outside and enjoys making friends. She also loves building up her immune system there. So far I have dug out of her mouth a bit of chicken bone, a bit of ballon, and most recently a handful of dirt! So far she has been healthy and I pray that trend continues.

Pretty Girl!

So, I admit it, I played dress up with Avery. Here is a pic of her putting up with me trying to pose her for a good shot. I think she is doing the Taylor fake smile here :)