Before & After

I have always said that Avery is such a good eater. For the most part Avery eats regular food -- same as we do. I have gotten some flack about her eating abilities and been told she shouldn't have been eating whole foods from the start.

Well, I always knew my girl was a champ, and now here I am to prove it. Last night for dinner we had chicken, broccoli and potatoes.

BEFORE

AFTER

The one thing she didn't eat very much of was her potatoes. Not sure where she gets that from though because mama loves her some carbs!

P.R.E.C.I.O.U.S

Peacful
Resting
Ethereal
Calm
Idle
Out cold
Unruffled
Slumbering

Footloose and fancy free

With the fantastic weather we've been having lately I've been trying to get Avery out into the fresh air as much as possible. On Friday we went to the park and Justin met us there. Since Avery is walking now I had to put shoes on her so she didn't step on a rock or get her feet filthy. She is unsure about walking in the shoes still, but it was pretty cute watching her try!


At the park Avery's two favorite activities are the swing and watching all the big kids run around and play on the equipment. If I let her she would swing and swing and swing all day. I can already tell she is so jealous of the big kids being able to run and play.

A long time coming

My friend, Makayla, and I have been friends for a long time. Ten years at least. After high school we lost contact since we both had other things going on and whatnot.

Last year when we learned we were both pregnant and due very close together we reconnected. here we are at her baby shower almost a year ago exactly.

 June 27, 2010

And here are our babies yesterday. 

June 9, 2011

Finally we found another babe who can handle Avery's bullying. Today at the park when Koa had a toy Avery wanted she would steal it away and he in turn would just take it right back. He was able to take her poking and pushing and he did the same to her. Maybe now that she sees how it feels she might stop. Although I find that unlikely.

Avery's first ebleskiver

In Justin's family there is a recipe for Ebleskiver. It's very basic, but requires lots of dishes so we don't make them that often. Last night I made them for dinner and Avery got to experience her very first ebleskive.

I am including the recipe, too!

Ingredients:
2 c - all purpose flour
2 tsp - sugar
1 tsp - baking soda
1/2 tsp - salt
3 eggs separated
2/3 c - milk
1 c - sour cream
2 tbsp - melted butter set aside for greasing pan

Directions


In a large mixing bowl

• mix flour, sugar, making soda and salt.
• set aside

In a medium mixing bowl

• whisk egg yolk, milk and sour cream
• set aside

In a small mixing bowl

• beat egg whites until stiff peaks form.

Mix:

• create a divot in the dry ingredients in the large bowl
• pour the wet ingredients from the medium bowl into the divot in the large bowl
• mix carefully until all ingredients are combined
• fold in egg whites

Cook:

• heat pan over medium heat
• grease ebleskiver pan with melted butter
• fill each cup halfway with batter

Finish:

• when bubbling (like with pancakes) flip
• when brown on both sides they are done.

Eat:

• Enjoy with jam (Justin's prefers raspberry preserves with seeds) or syrup (I like boysenberry syrup) Avery likes both!

44 weeks!

MONTH: 11
WEEK: 44
WEIGHT: 21.5 lbs (according to the pet weighing setting on the Wii Fit.
LENGTH: 29+lbs 
HEAD: 17+ in.
MILESTONES: She is getting so good at walking. She takes about 30 Avery sized steps which equals about 12-15 feet. It's pretty amazing how she can turn corners and even bend down, pick something up, stand up and keep walking. She's even able to stand up on her own without pulling up on anything!
OBLIGATORY ADORABLE PICTURE: Finally a picture on her actual weekly birthday!
EATING: Avery had her very first Ebleskiver today! (See the post tomorrow)
SLEEPING: Finally the last two nights Avery has been sleeping much better. Monday night one of her teeth popped through which seems to be the reason she is feeling better. 
VISITS/OUTINGS: Today we visited Aunt Stacy at work and played in her office. Tomorrow we have a date with Makayla and kekoa!
FAVORITE ACTIVITIES: Avery loves to toddle around with her newly discovered walking skills.
MOMMY FEELS: finally rested after two good nights of sleep in a row. 
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FORWARD TO: Celebrating Father's Day with daddy.