January Snow

A Busy January

January brought us Avery's six month birthday, the introduction of solids, and sitting well unsupported. Solids have been quite enjoyable. She ate rice cereal and oatmeal well until we tried sweet potatoes, and what a hit they were! Oatmeal just isn't as delicious now. All her friends at the babysitter have been asking when they can share their food with Avery, so I know they'll be excited for her to be joining them at the table soon...until she starts stealing their snacks!

Christmas...A Month Late!

Avery's first Christmas was busy! She came down with a ear infection 3 days before Christmas, but we still managed five holiday gatherings and two church services in one week. She was a trooper, but by Christmas night we had some screaming. Christmas won't be quite as busy next year, although we will be chasing a toddler!

Lovie

Sitting Pretty

Legendary Santa

Last Sunday we too Avery to visit the Legendary Santa in Richmond. This is the very same Santa that I saw most of the 17 years I visited. It isn't the same as when Santa was at Miller and Rhodes, and you could eat in the Tea Room and visit Bruce the Spruce, but I am so glad we can carry on this tradition. Lolli and Poppa came along for the trip and braved the hour and a half wait with us, which really wasn't that bad. Avery couldn't have been better. Santa knew her name and asked us how things were in Emporia!

Time Change

A week and a half after the time change we're still struggling at night! Avery fell asleep sitting with me just before her bath. I laid her down on her floor to run her water and she was all smiles. When I turned around to check on her while the water was heating up this is what I found.