Well this month has just been a whirlwind... in a good way, but a whirlwind nonetheless. So I have a little catching up to do on here. Avery is growing like a weed, physically and mentally, and I am just trying to soak it all in before she moves on to the next stage.
We were very blessed to get to see Pawpaw and Mama Gay a lot while they were in Dallas with Kanyon. Avery loves her grandparents and misses getting to see them so often. She also had a great time with Uncle Kory and Aunt P, but somehow I never got a picture with them!
A couple of weeks ago we headed out to the farm with our wonderful friends, Luke and Katie and Adam and Doodle. With so much rain this year, it was still absolutely beautiful! It ended up being a great relaxing weekend filled with S'mores, four-wheelers, hiking and lots of picture taking.
Here we are looking for a good place to take a group picture.
Everyone was very patient with Avery since she wasn't great at looking at the camera when it was on self-timer. Doodle had to make a couple of extra runs because Avery would look everywhere but there.
Luke and Katie
You'll have to excuse me, but I just couldn't help but post a few of my favorite pictures from this weekend. If you know me well at all, you will understand that I really can't help myself. I never feel more close to God than when I am surrounded my His creation and I am forever trying to capture what I see on film... it's never quite as beautiful as how it looks firsthand though. I will exhibit some self-control and spare you all the identifications of the flowers and butterflies...
After we got back home from the farm, Avery and I had a day to regroup before we left again. So while Mommy was unpacking, doing laundry and repacking, Avery had some play time on her palette. I had to include this picture because these are her favorite toys... these silly blocks keep her entertained for so long! I don't know what's so great about them, but she loves them.
Well, I finally got us all packed up and since Daddy was going to be in Seattle for a little while, we went to play with cousin Kellan while he was staying at Pop and Nana's house. Here he is showing Avery how his old walker toys work.
We then hopped in the car and went to visit Avery's great-grandparents, Nanny and Papaw and her great-great-grandmother, Little Grandma. We had a wonderful time with them and they were really good sports since Avery was a little fussy with a bad cold and Kellan had an ear infection.
Where to go after that?... Well back to the farm of course!
Both kids were very impressed with Pop's tractor!
Avery and Kellan also got to roast (and eat!) marshmallows for the first time.
We'll end here with a sweet bath time picture of the two of them. Thanks Pop and Nana for a great week! Love you!
A couple of weeks ago we headed out to the farm with our wonderful friends, Luke and Katie and Adam and Doodle. With so much rain this year, it was still absolutely beautiful! It ended up being a great relaxing weekend filled with S'mores, four-wheelers, hiking and lots of picture taking. 
Here we are looking for a good place to take a group picture.
Everyone was very patient with Avery since she wasn't great at looking at the camera when it was on self-timer. Doodle had to make a couple of extra runs because Avery would look everywhere but there.
Luke and Katie
You'll have to excuse me, but I just couldn't help but post a few of my favorite pictures from this weekend. If you know me well at all, you will understand that I really can't help myself. I never feel more close to God than when I am surrounded my His creation and I am forever trying to capture what I see on film... it's never quite as beautiful as how it looks firsthand though. I will exhibit some self-control and spare you all the identifications of the flowers and butterflies...
After we got back home from the farm, Avery and I had a day to regroup before we left again. So while Mommy was unpacking, doing laundry and repacking, Avery had some play time on her palette. I had to include this picture because these are her favorite toys... these silly blocks keep her entertained for so long! I don't know what's so great about them, but she loves them.
Well, I finally got us all packed up and since Daddy was going to be in Seattle for a little while, we went to play with cousin Kellan while he was staying at Pop and Nana's house. Here he is showing Avery how his old walker toys work.
We then hopped in the car and went to visit Avery's great-grandparents, Nanny and Papaw and her great-great-grandmother, Little Grandma. We had a wonderful time with them and they were really good sports since Avery was a little fussy with a bad cold and Kellan had an ear infection. 
Where to go after that?... Well back to the farm of course!
Both kids were very impressed with Pop's tractor!
Avery and Kellan also got to roast (and eat!) marshmallows for the first time.
We'll end here with a sweet bath time picture of the two of them. Thanks Pop and Nana for a great week! Love you!
These two pictures were just sweet... she is staring down her daddy who is trying to make her smile for the camera. I thought you were funny Clay. :)
Well, I couldn't resist another trip to the farm. The bluebonnets were still out pretty well and several other types of wildflowers were blooming. It was absolutely beautiful! I think I could wander around out there for a long time... but Avery would get sunburned. We wanted to take the four-wheelers up to the flowers, but Pop didn't feel safe just holding on to Avery so he hooked her carseat up to the Polaris... it wasn't going anywhere. Here she is chilling in her new ride.
And here are my favorite wildflower pics... she's such a good sport.
