Fun House

Mmmmmm, strawberries!

Playin' peek a boo with Daddy

Mama says they call this "plumber's butt"

I LOVE ketchup!

Ommmmmmmmmmm

Bath night rules!

Hi there!  We've just been hangin' out over here, having fun per usual.  This is some of the stuff I've been up to.  Some news to share... I have been showing a lot of interest in the potty lately, so my parents bought me my own potty.  I like to sit on it a lot, but have yet to go potty in it.  My parents say that is okay, I  can go when I'm ready.  So far, I like to sit on it and mimic what Mama and Dee Da are doing.  I'll let ya know when I decide to go on my own in there.

My bed has also been transformed from a crib to a toddler bed!  I like the new lower rail.  I can get out of it on my own now, and my parents aren't worried about me crawling out of a crib and hurting myself.  I like it a lot and have taken my first nap in my new bed.  So far, so good.  All these new big boy things! 

Bye for now!

Aves

18!

I have a new interest in the potty!

Doing yoga with Mommy

I know it's hard to believe, but I am 18 months old now! Time sure does fly when you are having fun. I had a checkup, and no surprises here, but it went really well. I did get over it in the middle and told my doctor "All done", but she said she wasn't. In case you are keeping track, I am pretty much in the same percentiles as before - 97th for height, 27th for weight. My doctor said she doesn't care that I'm skinny because (and I quote) she sees so many fat kids. She's a funny one!

Talk to you soon!
Love,
Avery

Go Cubs!

Mama put me to work!

I like to think outside the box (or in this case, on top of it)

My couch is comfy!

With my new cubby bear...

Me and Aunt Andi

Some of the people I chucked stuff at....

Hanging out at the game.

On the choo choo train to Wrigley

I thought I would help myself to some sweet potatoes.

Hi everyone! I thought I would share some photos of me at my first Cubs game and doing some other fun stuff. My first Cubs game was FUN! I got to ride the choo, which is awesome because I love choo's! Usually I just wave and say "bye bye", but this day I got to ride one. Three actually. The game itself was fun, but I didn't watch most of it. I was having too good of a time hanging out with my Grandma and Aunt Andi (and my parents, of course). I also chucked everything I could get my hands on at the people around us. They took it pretty well. Mom said I'm lucky I'm cute, otherwise they may have been mad. The air and water show was going on at the same time, so we got to see part of it from our seats at Wrigley field. Planes are cool! It was a long day, though, and I was pretty pooped when we got home.

In other news, I am learning lots of new words and talking up a storm. My parents are even teaching me "please" and "thank you", which I have gotten pretty good at. I'm sad to report that they are trying to take my dee (pacifier) away. I now only get it at night, which has made me quite cranky. I am very good at showing my displeasure, but to no avail.

Talk to you soon! Love and miss you all.
Avery (aka Boo Man Choo)

Little Hoot

I like to sit at the table like a big boy!

Playing hide and go seek

Being silly

Do you like my new haircut?

Watching Shrek with Daddy

Hi everyone! I realized I haven't told you about my adventures in the toddler room. I moved up a few months ago, and I am doing really well! I get to do so many new things. We go outside to play everyday, I have Water Days on Wednesdays, we sing and dance, I'm learning Spanish, and I'm sleeping on a cot now instead of in a crib. I'm such a big boy! I'm also officially a one nap a day kinda guy. It suits my play schedule much better. They call the toddlers Little Hoots. I sure am!

Mommy also wanted me to tell you that my sister is getting bigger and stronger! She is kicking Mommy's belly like crazy. She tries to get me to feel it, but I'm not that patient. I'm sure I will feel the kicks at some point.

I'll talk to you all soon!
Hugs and kisses,
Aves

Baybee

My parents tell me there's a baby in Mommy's belly, so I decided to check it out. The only thing I don't get is that there isn't a baby in Daddy's belly. How does that work? Anyway, here I am talking to and teasing the baby in Mommy's belly.

Talk to ya later!
Aves

Little Sister

I know many of you have already heard, but I thought I'd let you know that I'm going to have a little sister! Mommy and Daddy are excited. I just want to play basketball. My parents say once I see her, I will be thrilled, but I guess I will wait and see.

Hey, did you know Mommy's tummy looks like a basketball? She agreed when I pointed it out.

Later!
Aves

Festive 4th

Mmmmmm! BBQ!

Ba boo!

Playing in the water in the hands on tent at Ribfest

Ball!

Seriously, where did it go?

Slam dunk!!

Hi there! I hope everyone had a happy and safe 4th of July! I had a fun weekend. Friday I went to Ribfest in Naperville and ate some yummy BBQ, watched a pretty cool band, played with balloons and other fun kid stuff. I was a good boy, too. I didn't get crabby at all! Daddy even won a really awesome balloon for me. He's the best! Saturday we went to a BBQ. We were supposed to go swimming, but it rained all day, so I saved that for Sunday. There was a little boy there about my age, named Cullen, that I got to play with. I was a little shy at first, but he was very friendly, so we got along fine. I did get crabby there after awhile, so we left a little early. I was asleep in the car and slept almost 12 hours that night! Sleepy boy. My Daddy also got me a basketball hoop, which is my new favorite toy. We play one on one, but I usually win. I'm an aspiring NBA player!

That was my weekend. Fun but exhausting!
Well, it's past my bedtime, so I'll talk to you later.
Hugs and kisses,
Aves