3rd grade

Avery is now in the third grade at Donald Elementary.  Her teacher is Ms. Head.   Avery is loving going to school and her teacher.  She actually looked forward to summer ending and school starting.   Avery is so wonderful with Lauren, much better than I ever expected her to be.  Avery seems to have a hard time adjusting on Sundays and coming home from her dads.  She cries on Sundays that she misses her dad.

Pumpkin Patch

We had a wonderful time at the pumpkin patch today with Grammy Rose, Stephen, Lauren, Ella, Everly and Avery.  The girls jumped in bouncy house, rode the train, did the maze, merry go round and got their faces painted.  After that, we went to lunch with Aaron, Brenna, Emma, Nana and then off to the Farmer's Market.

Cheer Tumble

Avery switched from gymnastics to Cheer Tumble this year.  She is learning some tumbling and cheering.  It's cute to watch her.  She loves when I watch her.   She is constantly looking to make sure I am watching her.  

Avery loves riding her bike around.  She normally wears shoes and a helmet, but she wanted to take a picture on her bike for a school project.

 

First Day of Second Grade!

 

 

My Precious Girl is already in the second grade.  Mrs. Loyd is her teacher.  I walked her to class on the first day and she would not give me a kiss, but she did give me a hug and whisper "I love you".  It goes so fast, but Avery is becoming even more lovely by the year. 

Things we did this summer

Stephen stayed home with Avery about 1/2 the summer while looking for a new job.  They went to the movies, went on bike rides, went to the watermark and just hung out at home.  Avery really loved being able to stay home part of the summer.

Here are some things that Avery likes now
- lots of tv
- gymnastics (although she starts tumbling next week)
- Justice (the clothing store)
-  having her friends over to play
- swimming

Ugh - Too Long

I can't believe it's been almost a year since I have written anything in this blog.  It has been a crazy year though.  Lauren is almost one year old and Avery is getting ready to start the second grade.  The school called today to tell me her teacher is Mrs. Loyd.   Over the past year, Avery has been a wonderful sister.   Very caring and adoring to Lauren.  Avery has also been very helpful to me.  I expected her to be jealous of Lauren since Avery had been an only child for almost 7 years, but she surprised me with being wonderful about it.  I would have understood jealousy, but it was a nice surprise.

Then I got some cute pictures! :)

First Day of School

Stephen and I walked Avery to school on her first day of first grade. She was a little bit nervous, but not overly. She started pouting because I wanted to take video and photos of her, but I told her one day she would appreciate it and if she wanted to pout during them, she could:

Meet the Teacher - 1st Grade

Stephen and I took Avery to her meet the teacher at Donald Elementary for 1st Grade. Avery has Ms. Thompson. She seemed like a wonderful teacher. Avery will share a locker with Jaycee this year and attend ESD (Extended School Day) at the school after class.

Birthday Party

I was so proud of Avery. Recently, we went to a birthday party for a little friend of hers - Connor. Well, at the party, Avery was last in line for the little go kart races. It ended up that all the kids made it on the ride, but Avery. She got to go the second time around. I was so very, very proud of the way she acted. She did not cry. She did not act ugly. She acted perfect. It was one of those moments in life where you are so immensely proud - I wanted to cry and I did tear up. I am very blessed to have her!

Baby Lauren

First time fishing!

We went to Tulsa this past weekend and went fishing in a little pond. Avery caught two perch with her little Barbie fishing pole. It was precious. Stacy, TJ, Jerry, Stephen and I were there with her.

Lost a tooth

In the past two months, Avery has lost her two bottom front teeth. Stephen showed her how to wiggle them to get them to come out. She really did well getting them out. She wrote a note to the tooth fairy asking if she could keep her tooth. The tooth fairy let her and gave her a $2 bill. The second time she wrote a note asking what if the tooth fairy was a boy or girl. Avery was told that all tooth fairies are girls.

Swim Lessons

Avery is in swim lessons again this year. She is doing really well this year and is really trying to swim. She knows her friends swim and she wants to go to the pool with them so she is giving it her all and I am really proud of her.

Do you feel how my heart is beating for him?

So, about two weeks ago Stephen had to work late as they were moving into a new building. He works for AAA Auger and I was in the office doing some work and Avery was coloring. It was so quiet at home and Avery and I both are not used to being home alone any longer. I said - "I miss Stephen". Avery then proceeds to tell me "I know. Do you feel how my heart is beating for him?" and puts my hand up to her heart. She loves him to pieces.

I can see his boobs!

Avery and I went to Chick Fil A last night and as we were going through the drive through, we saw a 13 or 14 year old kid with his shirt off. Avery said - I just don't get it. Doesn't he know I can see his boobs!

Lauren

The next day I got home to a beautifully decorated piece of paper that said "I love you Lauren". Too sweet!

We are having a gril!

So, Stephen told Avery that we are having a baby girl since I was at a work event in the evening. I got home to tuck her in and she showed me a note she had made. It said "I am so happy to have a baby gril". Hahaha!

Zoo

Recently we took Avery to the zoo with Aaron, Brenna, Ella, Every and Stephen and I. Avery rode a horse and this small area. The girls took turns riding in the wagon or two riding and one standing. Ella wanted to push Everly out several times. We had so much fun!