Santa Claus!

Ho! Ho! Ho! We recently went to visit Santa (twice! - first time was not a success. I didn't get it, but now I do!). I sat on his lap and told him what I want for Christmas, and Mommy and Daddy said if I am a good boy that Santa will bring what I asked for on Christmas night! I had to give him Grandma's address, though, because we'll be in Des Moines. I don't really know what this whole Santa thing is about, and how it relates to Jesus' birthday (because Santa did not come on Berlin's birthday), but I think I will figure it all out. Berlin did not like Santa at all (can you tell?), so maybe that's why he didn't visit her on her birthday. I told Santa to give her a break, that she's a good baby, so he'll bring her a gift, too. Maybe next year she will stop being afraid of Santa. He's just a jolly man in red!

Merry Christmas!
Aves

B's Birthday

Yum! Cake!

Aves loves cake, too!

Explaining to Mommy that it's his birthday.

I do not like birthday hats.

Happy Birthday Berlin!

Hi there! I had my first birthday party a few weeks ago! It was so much fun! We went to this pizza place called Nashville Pizza Co, and celebrated with friends. My future prom date, Dashton and his big brother, Camden were there, my buddy Noah, and my old daycare teacher, Ms. Janelle and her kiddos. Of course, their parents were there, too, this was a chaperoned party. My big brother, Aves, kept saying it was his birthday, but my name was on the cake! It was yummy! My first taste of chocolate was a big success. I want more! I had such a sugar high, I looked drunk. Drunk on sugar!! Mommy and Dada were so excited for me, but Mama got all emotional at home. She said I am growing up too fast. Can't help myself. There's so many fun things to do now that I am a toddler!

Well, I am sorry if I missed you at my party, but I'll see ya at Christmas!
Big hugs and kisses,
Berlin

Happy Birthday Berlin!

"On the day you were born the Moon pulled on the ocean below, and wave by wave, a rising tide washed the beaches clean for your footprints....."

We created a special montage to celebrate Berlin's first year on Earth. Check it out!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U0To_TgwXt4
You can also view it by clicking on Berlin's 1st Birthday in the Birthdays box to the right.

Dancing Queen

Growing, Growing, Growing!

So cute and sweet

Cuddling up on the coach

My own gymnastics class

Eat, eat, eat!

Time out

Hi everyone! I thought I'd give you an update on what I've been up to lately. I am a growing boy! The other night I ate a chicken breast, 7 fish stix, vegies, a fruit cup, bread, and half an English muffin with pumpkin. I was hungry! For breakfast, I eat as many nutragrain bars as I can get my hands on, and I chug down my milk. And my pants are at least an inch too short. Of course, they fit perfect in the waist now. That's pretty typical for me.

I'm doing really well at daycare! My Mommy went to parent/teacher conferences a few weeks back. I'm reciting my ABC's, singing songs and nursery rhymes, and counting with my fingers (in English and Spanish). I'm also very friendly. I'm friends with almost everyone, and they say I'm the alpha of my peer group. What can I say? I'm cool!

My potty training is improving, too. I nap with no pull up everyday, and am using the big boy potty full time. I am also starting to sleep overnight with no pull up. I'm 50/50 on overnights, but ya gotta start somewhere!

I'm just a typical 2 year old, loving life! Hope you are doing well, too.
Love,
The Aves

Happy Halloween Spookies!

Berlin and Noah

Avery's first house

Gang of characters

B and Dash

NEMO!

Lil Lady Bug

Daddy was an army man

Hi everyone! We had a great Halloween! How bout you? On Friday, daycare had a party to celebrate. We decorated cookies, had a costume parade, carved pumpkins, read books to our families, and more! It was fun. On Halloween, we went over to my buddy, Gavin's house for trick or treating! Gavin and I ran to every house and scored some candy! I LOVE candy! Berlin even got in on the action. She was very determined to walk up to the houses and pick out candy. She did great! She is walking so well, it's amazing she is only 11 months old! Next year we will be running house to house! Can't wait, cuz my candy is almost gone :(

I'll post again soon!
Love,
Avery

More Walking!

Here I am walking more. I know the video is a little dark, but it's worth watching to the end, I promise. I have improved so much! This video was shot 2 days ago, and I've even improved since then. I love walking!! I can't stop doing it, I even am trying to stay up later at night so I can walk, walk, walk!

Enjoy!
Love,
Berlin