Well, it's about that time again. We're having a great time here with Miss Landry. Avery has definitely taken to her and is settling in to her new role as big sister. She's quite proud of "the baby" (Avery still can't say Landry) and is forever wanting to look at her. I finally bought her a stool at Walmart so she could look up over the playpen at her leisure... that was definitely a hit.

I can't believe she is almost a month old already! She's a great baby and pretty low maintenance. The only thing she does that isn't that cute is grunt. Don't get me wrong, the grunting in and of itself isn't that bad, it's her choice of timing... you know, I think I'll grunt loudly for a couple of hours starting about 3am. It's really hard to sleep through. I'm not complaining though, I'd rather deal with that than a screaming child.

I just liked this picture After her first bath
We went and spent some time out at the Woodall's with all of the younger kids at church. It was so fun for Avery. She got to roam around, ride horses and eat cheetos all evening. Could it have been better?
Roselyn came over to play in the water the other day. Notice my child getting getting progressively more exposed as time goes on... that happens a lot when we go outside.
Roselyn helping Avery with her stew in the backyard. This has been a continual project of Avery's since early this spring.

Helping out with the landscaping.I love her hat! Thanks Aunt Tara! Doodle came over to see Landry and spoil Avery just a little. Avery has really taken to "DooDoo" and wanted to Doodle to go with her everywhere, not Mommy. Nice! I don't think Avery's gonna be happy when the new little Spencer boy arrives and Doodle has her hands full with her own baby.
One of Avery's favorite activities is feeding the birds. It gets a little messy at times.
She saw a few birds flying over and quickly picked up some seed and offered it to them.

My little helper
Does everyone have a picture like this as a kid?Avery always wants to pick up Landry and hold her. Obviously this occurs only when closely monitored. Aside from the fact that Avery would probably drop her, there is also the likelihood of an eye being scratched or an ear being tugged at.
So proud
We have recently made another big transition. We started finding Avery like this after her naps, with everything thrown over the rails and often her little leg hiked up on the side rail.

I had been working on her big girl room for a little while but had decided to give her a little more adjustment time before changing rooms. Apparently she didn't need it because one night she just asked to go night-night in her new room... and did! She didn't wake up once and has loved it. Here she is on her first night in her new room.
Great Aunt Gwen Ann sent some goodies over the other day and Avery loved them. Here she is showing off her goods. What a look! Thanks Gwen Ann!
Landry has loved the swing. She'll sit in there and drift off to sleep. The only problem is......the swing is at toddler level and Avery loves to give kisses. Landry's deep sleeps are often interrupted in this manner.
We got to travel down to Huntsville for Jeff and Robin's wedding last weekend. The trip itself was a little rough, but it was more than worth it. Avery got a little treat from her PawPaw at the reception. PawPaw is obviously not in charge of laundry! :) Miss Landry Lucille was looking pretty cute for the wedding too. Thanks Aunt P for the dress!On our way back, we stayed with Nanny Lou to break up the trip. We had a wonderful visit and got to go to church with her Sunday morning. We always love visiting her... she spoils everyone who walks through her door! Here she is doting on her namesake. Can you tell that Landry takes a little after her... I mean, Landry obviously didn't get her dark skin or hair from me!That is one proud great-grandmother.

I think Avery especially loved our stop at Nanny Lou's. Nanny let Avery drag her around all over the place and Avery loved the attention. Here she is riding on a decorative cow. And here she is losing her britches! :)
And I'll end my megapost with some pictures from Monday. Helping Mommy plant seeds.Avery is definitely a lover of water... stirring, bathing, playing, splashing, and any mud that comes with it is bonus.Here she is giving Cue a bath.

Bye for now.