Growing and growing...

Hi everyone! I turned 2 months old this past week! I am growing like a weed. I had my 2 month wellness check and I am now at a healthy 11 lbs, 11oz and 24 inches long. I've gained a whole 4 lbs since I was born! I'm a lot like my brother, really long. He's getting big, too! He's gone from being a toddler to being a BOY! He talks a lot, too. Nonstop, always saying something new. I am also smiling a lot and cooing up a storm. My doctor says I am very social for a little girl my age. He thought it was because I have an older brother, but I say it's because I have so much personality!!! I'm sleeping through the night now (however my brother is NOT!) and awake a lot more during the day. I'm getting lots more play time with Mommy! She has 3 weeks left of maternity leave, so I am enjoying the play time for now. Then I will be going to daycare just like big brother Aves. He really loves it there, so I think I will get a long just fine. Plus I will get to make friends, and who doesn't like that?

I'll talk to you soon! My Daddy is home and I want to go play with him :)
Love,
Berlin

Let's Talk...

Family Time

Hi!  It's Berlin here!  I have spent the past 2 weeks getting to meet and know a whole lot of family!  I have a lot of grandparents, aunts and uncles, and cousins!!  They all love me already and I love them, too!  I spent most of my time being held (which I LOVE!), and now that I am home, I am not so happy that Mama and Daddy are trying to break me of the habit.  I had such a great time getting to meet all of you and I can't wait to see you all again soon!

Love,
Berlin

Happy Holidays

Happy New Year everyone!  We had a fantastic holiday season in Iowa this year!  My sister and I spent 2 weeks at Grandma's house, introducing Beebin to all the fam and bonding with everyone.  We had so much fun!  Christmas was really cool.  I finally have the whole Santa thing figured out, and had a blast opening EVERYONE's gifts!  There were lots of ooooh's and aaaaaah's and oh wow's! from me.  And as you can tell, I am still into bows!  My parents got me in the Christmas spirit by reading "Twas the Night Before Christmas" to me every night.  In our version of the book, there's a chicken on every page, so I am convinced Christmas is about a chicken!  And a cat, too.  They are all buddies with Santa and his reindeer.  I love chickens!!  Berlin was not phased at all by the Christmas thing.  She pretty much slept through it, but will most likely be helping me tear through the packages next year!

Hope you had a fabulous Christmas, too!
Love,
Avery

Sweet Kisses

One Month Old!

I am going to be a month old in a few days... hard to believe!  This past month has gone by so quickly.  My accomplishments include eating, sleeping, pooping, and otherwise being adorable.  Quite a lot for one baby in a month.  We are going to Iowa in a few days, and I am excited about that.  Get to meet more family... it should be a fun time!  I look forward to meeting you all.

Love,

Berlin

My New Schedule

Hi everyone!  I have been having a lot of fun with my new sister, as you can tell.  I have a new schedule now that she is around and Mama is home all the time.  I still go to daycare on Tuesdays and Thursdays, so I can play with my friends.  I miss my friends, so it is nice that I still am going to see them.  We have so much fun, we run and play, read books, sing and dance, make art projects, and then on the other days I am home with Mama and Beebin.  Baby B isn't able to run and play with me yet, but we still have fun.  Mama dug out my old Gymini and we hung out for awhile the other day.  I still love my Gymini as much as I used to.  Some things you never outgrow.  I help Mama with my sister, too.  I help with diaper changes, burping, I give her lots of hugs and kisses.  I take her for rides in her rocker (when I think Mama isn't watching, but she always catches us), and I play with my toys in her room when Mama feeds Beebin.  I'm such a good boy, and my parents say I am adjusting to life as a big brother really well.  What can I say?

I will be going to my Grandma's house for a couple of weeks over Christmas, so this may be my last post for a little while.  There will be lots of Christmas joy to talk about when I do come back, so don't fret about that.  Merry Christmas to all!  I look forward to seeing many of you and introducing you to my little sister.

Love,
Aves