Grandpa's Girl

 Last week while we were at Grandma and Grandpa Nunley's house Grandpa and Avery were outside playing golf. Grandpa showed Avery how to put the ball on the tee and how to swing her little club to hit it. She didn't quite understand but it was adorable to watch her try -- especially when she tried to take the ball and run away with it.

My kid, the bully, makes friends!

Today Justin and I took Avery to the mall. At our mall they have this awesome play area for kids. Avery has never been old enough for it until now. There is a tunnel to crawl through, a slide to climb and slide down, and these huge statue-like things that they can climb on. They are all made out of this soft, rubbery material so it's super safe.

Avery had a blast! She even had to learn to wait her turn, that not everyone plays nice and that she is actually little so to watch out for the bigger kids! The boy in the blue shirt was so nice. He even let Avery go in front of him because she didn't quite understand the way it works.

Cousin Love.

On Tuesday Stacy & I brought Avery with us to the airport to pick up Ma'am and Avery's cousin Kayla. She will be here in California for 9 whole days! Yesterday we got to hang out for the whole afternoon just Avery, Kayla and me.

First we had lunch and then visited Aunt Stacy at work. Aunt Stacy works at the Town of Yountville and they have this awesome gymnasium that was empty when we got there so Avery and Kayla got to play with the balls, hula hoops and jump ropes all they wanted.

After that we went swimming at the pool in Yountville. Avery and Kayla are so cute together. They are both little fishes. Avery kept wanting Kayla to hold her in the pool, but since Kayla wasn't able to reach the bottom I held her and she held Avery then I wrapped my arm around the both of them.

After swimming we went to dinner, the bookstore and to frozen yogurt. All in all it was a great day. Kayla is so helpful in the car keeping Avery occupied and happy when we go places. It's much nicer to hear them babble to each other than to hear Avery fuss because she is unhappy being strapped down. 

49 Weeks!

MONTH: 12
WEEK: 49
WEIGHT: about 23lbs
LENGTH: 30+ inches
HEAD: 18+ inches
MILESTONES: Avery has been working on perfecting her other tricks this week. She's also learned how to open our cabinets and drawers. Time for Phase 2 of baby proofing. 
OBLIGATORY ADORABLE PICTURE: Today this was the first picture taken. She was very cooperative.
EATING: She is a champion eater... mostly only at lunchtime. Today she ate half a huge chicken breast, a few broccoli florets, and a couple pieces of steamed carrots. If I had made more she would have eaten that, too. 
SLEEPING: It has not really improved so we are starting a new method as outlined in The No Cry Sleep Solution
VISITS/OUTINGS: Yesterday we drove with Aunt Stacy to Sacramento to pick up Ma'am and Cousin Kayla. Today we had fun all day with Kayla and we are so glad she will be here for another week!
FAVORITE ACTIVITIES: Avery is a little fish. She loves swimming almost as much as her Cousin.
MOMMY FEELS: Proud of her baby girl. I love watching her grow and learn and become an independent person. 
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FORWARD TO: Spending time with Avery's cousin, Kayla, while she is here on vacation for the next week.