So close!

A was trying to help me organize my sewing box today and she was so close to reaching the last spool of tulle... and then got stuck. Of course being the most excellent mother I am, I grabbed the camera and snapped this shot before helping her out of her little predicament.

We love parks.

Now that the weather is nice we have been going for walks and to the park a lot. The last couple of days have been especially nice and we've gotten some cute pictures of Avery. 

May 21, 2011

(clockwise from top left) 

1. playing at Grandma & Grandpa Nunley's before our walk.
2. wearing Grandma 'Nise's snazzy new glasses.

3. Swinging like a fiend. 

4. Avery wondering when we were going to leave for the park adventure.

 

May 22, 2011

(clockwise from top left)  

1. checking to make sure the stroller is locked and not going anywhere

2.picking the grass

3. putting the picked grass on the footrest of the stroller

4. A meticulously picking every crumb off the food rest of her stroller

5. Daddy pretending to take a nap in the sun.

6. A "waking" Daddy to play

7. Ready to go.

Food Diaries

I'm pleased to introduce the next Iron Chef: Avery Mae.

I have heard people question our decision to introduce solids by way of Baby-led Weaning. Admittedly I was nervous to start because it was a relatively new idea to me, but logically it just made sense. I'm glad we've stuck to it because -- so far -- it's served us well.

Here are some of A's recent conquests.

 Scarfing down chicken ravioli

 Loving chicken, green beans and broccoli

 Devouring what was turkey on wheat.

 Trying out "purple potatoes" for the first time

 Rice: a little tricky; a lot yummy.

Rigatoni and pesto with parmesan

The conclusion: She loves anything and everything she can put in her mouth herself. Case and point: she is not a fan of applesauce. It's quite difficult to pick up. Don't think so? Check out this video.