We Survived!!!

Well it was pretty rough (for Mommy) but we managed to survive Avery's 1st day of daycare and my 1st day back at work. I didn't cry too much, but it was so hard to let go of her this morning, especially b/c she was so snuggly.

I couldn't get there fast enough after work to pick her up! The daycare ladies said that she is such a mellow baby and that she did really well on her first day. I am hoping that it gets a little easier each day...but talking with my other mom friends, it doesn't sound to promising.

Avery with one of the daycare ladies, Sherri.

Hangin with my girlfriends!

Avery has 2 baby girlfriends, Mia and Teagan, that were born 2 weeks after her (they were actually both born on the same day - March 5th).

This is a picture of Mia and her mommy Sarah with us - they are our next door neighbors. It has been fun to experience all the "firsts" with Sarah throughout our pregnancies and now motherhood. I am sure there will be many more blog posts with pictures of Mia and Avery playing together!


This is a picture of Avery and Teagan. Teagan's mommy Anne and I work together at NetShops...and...Teagan and Avery will be going to the same daycare - so we are almost certain that they will be best buds! :) The weather has finally started to cooperate so Anne and I have gone on several walks with the girls while we were on maternity leave. We are both dreading going back to work, but it will be nice to have eachother for moral support when we do.

Mother's Day - my new favorite holiday

I had the most wonderful 1st Mother's Day! We headed to SSC on Saturday night to spend the weekend with our Moms. We went out for a delicious brunch on Sunday with both of our parents and Alex's sister Erika and her son Keller. After brunch we went back to Marsha and Doug's house for cake and ice cream to celebrate Erika's birthday. I spent the rest of the afternoon hanging out with my Mom and Avery - we even managed to get in a good nap. :) And to top off the perfect day, we had Rosie's for dinner (the world's best pizza) before heading back home.
I would have to say that this is by far my new favorite holiday. I absolutely LOVE being a mom!!!

Mommy & Avery's 1st Mother's Day

Mommy, Avery, & Grandma Pat

Avery & Grandma Pat having a very fun conversation.

Alex with his Mom

Avery & Grandma Marsha

Daddy was able to steal his baby girl away from Mommy, the Grandma's, and Aunt Erika for just a few minutes to enjoy a little cuddle time.

Such a big girl!

Our little girl is holding her head up so well now that we thought we would give her a break from all the tummy time and test out the Bumbo seat. She loves it!


Look at those big feet!

Hank is getting a little braver each day and actually layed down next to her while she was hanging out in her Bumbo. He is always very interested in what she is doing, but is gone in a flash if she makes any sudden moves.

Look at that lip

Mommy and Daddy are in big trouble with this pouty lip. Two seconds after this picture was taken, she was smiling like the happiest baby in the world.:)