Avery had her first taste of rice cereal yesterday, the 28th! I cant believe she is already old enough to eat it. Above are some pics from it. She didnt really like it and gagged a few times. I think she wore more than she ate!!! But we tried it again tonight and she did a little better. She just has to get used to it. It is hilarious watching her. She would much rather chew on her hands than eat the cereal. I am hoping that it will help her to sleep through the night. She is such a sweetie and is growing up so fast. People always say that it flies by, and now I know what they are talking about. I put away all of her newborn clothes today. They were so tiny! I cant believe that she could fit into that stuff! She is so much fun! Last night we covered her up with 2 blankets. The top one was a blanket knitted by his aunt Sarah. When Josh went toget her out of bed this morning, she had her toes sticking out of the holes in the blanket! It was hilarious! She was fascinated by toes sticking out of it! Here are some pics of it... Well, there at the top of the page because I dont know how to get them down here!!!

So about Joshs mom, we still dont know much. We know that it is IDC, the most common type of breast cancer. Its grade 3, not stage but grade. Josh said that it just means something about the cell is already shaped differently and it has a tendency to spread quicker that way. They are trying to get her in for an MRI, but said it could be 1-2 weeks before she can get in. That is rediculous and unacceptable to me. I just dont see why they make you sit and wait. Someone tells you that you have cancer, then you have to wait 2 weeks before you even know what the plan is... CRAZY!!!! She seems to be doing OK though. Still processing it I am sure. I dont think that it feels real to anyone yet. I know it doesnt to me at least. But Ill update more as I know it. Thank you for all your prayers. We appreciate it and I know that they will work!!!! SO... KEEP PRAYING!!!!!

So... I just want to post this really quick since its late and I have to work tomorrow. We just got the news today that Joshs mom has been diagnosed with breast cancer. We dont know anything more than that and wont know until they do an MRI to make sure that it isnt anywhere else. Right now, I think everyone is still shocked at the news. I just cant believe it... Denise could really use everyones prayers right now. She is a strong woman and will make it through this. I'll update more when we know more. God will get her through this...

So... Avery had her 3 month pictures on Monday night. She was tired and hungry and cried for a lot of it. Poor girl! There were 3 people standing over her all talking loud to get her to smile, saying Avery, smile Avery over and over!!! Oh the things we go through to get some cute moments frozen in time. When it was all said and done, I think she smiled for quite a few of them. There are some posted on facebook from Courtney. They turned out really good. But why wouldnt they??? hahaha!!!! Courtney was very sweet and patient!!! If you need a photographer, she is great! I will post the pics when I get the CD.
Avery and I just stayed home today and enjoyed our time relaxing. She giggled quite a few time today. It is the sweetest sound! Not much plans tomorrow either. Just trying to get the house ready to put on the market. It is a LOT of work! I have to work Friday and a on call ALL weekend! Hopefully I wont get called in...

Avery's first trip to the zoo

three months old(with spit up on her shirt!)

such a big girl in her bumbo seat!

This was Avery at 2 months

We went this evening to have Avery's three month pictures made. We have used Courtney Helton to do all of her pictures so far and she did my maternity pics. She is great! Avery was so funny. She never smiles for the camera. She just wants to stare at it. During her pictures, she was sucking on her hands and blowing bubbles the whole time. Then she cried after we laid her on her tummy for some. She is not a huge fan of tummy time. So we will have a lot of pictures of a crying baby. But thats ok, Im sure they will be great! Ill put some up when I get them back. The pictures below are her 1 month ones that Courtney did.

these are Averys one month pictures!

About us...

Well...I have always wanted to do this, but never have. Now is the perfect time though! Josh and I got married almost 2 years ago and live in Smyrna. We are so happy together and life couldn't be any sweeter! We had our baby girl, Avery Lee on December 10, 2008. After 18 1/2 LONG hours of labor, I had to have a C-Section and the most beautiful girl in the world was born. We are both completely smitten with her! We also have Maverick, our first born 4-legged friend. He is very curious about Avery and is pretty protective of her! I am a nurse in the PICU, which is a million times harde now that I have a child of my own. I absolutely love my job though. Josh sells insurance for State Farm. He is great at it and loves it as well. He is also coaching a middle school baseball team. That is his passion and he is so great with the kids.

The purpose of this blog is mainly to update about our family and keep everyone posted about Avery. She is growing so much and amazes us everyday! She is 3 1/2 months old now. I cant believe it! She is giggling and smiles SO big when we walk in the room. She has a smile that will melt a heart of stone! She is starting to try and roll over and she is amazed with her hands! She is sucking on EVERYTHING and will be eating rice cereal soon! TIME FLIES!!!! Hope everyone enjoys this blog!!!!