Happy Birthday Aunt Chrissy!

Happy 21st Birthday Christine!

What a beautiful, funny, and smart young woman you have turned into. I still remember when you were a little baby, and I used to tell your mom, that one day I wanted to have a little girl that was as pretty as you! Hope you have a wonderful day. We love you!

Father-daughter bonding

On Saturday morning, Brian packed up Avery and headed to the Woodlands to catch some fish. He has been so excited about her catching one for months now, but hasn't really had much luck. Well, he hit the jackpot on Sat. morning. She was so excited to reel them in!

Brian said that as they were catching them, she told him, "these are not bass daddy, they are baby fish," oh geez...

smiling at her catch :)

She didn't really like it when they flopped around.

Girls, Girls, Girls!

Introducing.....

Peyton Rose Roberts

My new baby neice-to-be!

If you can't already tell, I am soooo excited to be an aunt, and especially excited to be an aunt to another sweet little girl. More bows and more bling! Ethan and Rachel found out this week, that they are expecting a girl. It is pretty exciting thinking about the future and our two girls growing up together. I can't wait till the first holiday, so we can dress them is matching outfits..hehe. So far, all we have in our family is sweet girls....hmmm who will have the first boy?

I have been meaning to post about Avery's converstions for awhile now. I swear, the girl talks non-stop. Everyday, it is something new, and she is always cracking us up. Here are just a few before I forget.

• "ooooh, my goodness Momma, it's a lizard!"
• (as we pulled into the mall parking lot) "yay! I love build-a-bear!"
• Avery asked Aunt Ray to got swimming with her in her pool at Nana's house, so Rachel just put her feet in. Avery's response: "No Aunt Ray, not your feet, your buuuutt."

Day at the Sandbar

On Saturday, the family headed out to our favorite summer hangout, the sandbar! Avery LOVED it! It is amazing at how much more independent she is than last year. She kept herself busy the entire time, floating everywhere and playing in the sand. Unfortunately, Tim and Tillie were unable to join us, Tillie broke her distal radius thursday night :( I know she will be back to new in no time.

Here she is checking out the fish Brian is cleaning...gross.

This was the first time she used her new life-jacket, it was a big hit!

Shelbey

Happy Memorial Day everyone!

Big Changes

Wow, what a crazy last couple of weeks it has been. I know I have been slacking in the blogging department...but I am trying. The past couple of weeks have been so busy, and I have a feeling it isn't going to let up any time soon. This week was my first week back in school, which was both exciting and overwelming. I can't believe I am actually doing it, and in 2 years I will be a Nurse Practitioner. It is something that I have thought about for so many years, I can't believe it is finally here.

It was also Avery's last week to stay with Mandy. The past two years have truly been a blessing, and I don't think I could have hand picked a better friend to watch my baby. Of course, I cried when I picked her up today, but I know the time is right, and she will be in great hands. Mandy, Scott, and the kids are going to Alabama for the summer, and I enrolled her in a preschool on 1488, Grace's Crossing, for the fall. For the summer, I found a college student that will be coming to the house to watch her.

Last Monday, Avery decided to climb, then fall out of her crib. So, tomorrow, Avery's big girl bed is being delivered. So, lets just add another big change into the Ash household. Last weekend, I painted her room, and finally decided on new bedding...I love it by the way. I know, painting new pink stripes on her wall probably shouldn't have been high on my to-do list, but oh well, at least it got done! I will post pics soon!

A little birdie told Avery a secret....

Avery's going to be a BIG COUSIN!!!!! Yay!!! I am soooo excited to be an aunt! I feel like I have known forever, but finally got to share the news with everyone on Mother's Day.....I know this post is a little late. On Mother's day, we celebrated at my house with yummy fish tacos, and Rachel and Ethan had the best surprise. I had a shirt made for Avery to announce the exciting knews. However, she was not the best model....oh well, she's two, what did I expect?

Mom finally figured it all out....

I had the shirt made on etsy....I loved it!

This pic cracks me up, I has trying to get her to read the shirt...this was before she figured it out..hehe

Rachel and Ethan are due December 5th...Rachel's Bday!

happy tears

Peyton Roberts...girl or boy

the BiG cousin

Will Avery have another girl cousin???? We should find out in about a week!

Yay for May!

This past Saturday we spent the entire day outdoors at Jackson's Birthday party and Ashley's baby shower. The weather was awesome...maybe a tad hot, but after all these months of cold, I am actually welcoming it. Anyways, as usual, Avery had a blast. She LOVES birthday parties. When I told her that morning where we were going, she asked me, "is there cake?", ha!

Melissa did a fantastic job decorating for Jackson's party, isn't it cute?

Chance catching a peek

This jar was given to the winner of the best decorated red wagon...Avery got to take it home :)

a smile!

Yes, that is a scarf she is wearing...I asked her if she wanted to take it off because it was so hot, but she told me "No, I want to wear it!"...oh the price of fashion...

Time for the wagon parade!

Avery did not want her picture taken...

We had to leave the party a little early to make it to Ashley's baby shower. She is expecting another little girl, Danielle. She should be arriving early June. They had a slip-n-slide set up in the backyard, Avery loved it of course.

Avery and Ashlynn enjoying their ice cream