Girly time at the nail salon

It is not unclear that mama likes her time at the salon.  And, you usually don't see my toenails without paint.  Every time I have come home from getting a pedicure, Avery has asked, "I go to salon with you?"  I knew at some point we'd go, and while we certainly don't need to make this a habit now, I looked forward to this fun first between mama and daughter and do look forward when Avery is older and this is part of our "girl time."

One excited girly who has already had her manicure and is getting ready to soak her feet for a pedicure.  Does she look super happy or what? 

Watching intently what the nail technician is doing to her feet.  Manicure and pedicure color chosen was a pink sparkly color - went right to it!

So fun!  Mama and Avery definitely enjoyed our time at Julep and can't wait to do this again.  (Side note for mamas around, they do have a Mommy Monday, we didn't know this but happened to go on a Monday I was off work and there was two other kids as well as a kids movie on the TV.)

Budding Photographer? Oh, and a Seahawks fan!

Seahawks Sundays are a fun time here in our household, snacks, fun, friends.  Steve comes over and Avery loves the additional attention.  She is getting quite good at cheering on the team and doesn't mind the raucous that usually happens.

Last weekend, we pulled out a couple of items that would be new - her very own camera and she LOVED this.  Was taking pictures of mommy, daddy and Steve. 

She might have had more fun looking in the view finder then actually taking pictures!

Following the unexpected Seahawks win over the 49ers, the "boys" had to head outside and mark the house.  One, because this was so unexpected and two, because our neighbors are huge 49ers fans. 

Drawing intently, notice there is no kid in this picture!

Happy with their work!

Avery joins in for the first win of the Seahawks season!

Lil Kickers Season Begins

Avery's second season of Lil Kickers Started this weekend!  She was so excited to wear hear new soccer clothes and go to something every week with her friends Jackson and Mason!  The last time she did Lil Kickers was the summer of 2009 when she was two, that was an outdoor class and I think all the parents agreed, way too distracting at that age!  So we are hoping this will provide a bit more focus and she has fun!

Avery starts out happy and excited!

Avery started to warm up after a bit and participated in class most of the second half.  We are hoping that next week she is a bit more used to things and has a wonderful time running around with all the other kids and that soccer ball! 

She finally warmed up and started to participate when there was more activity going on!

Team cheer at the end!

Three musketeers, Jackson, Mason and Avery.  We're missing Tyler today and can't wait until he comes to play next week too!

Time for Preschool!

It was not "officially" Avery's first day of Preschool, but we decided that we should document this time anyway.  With Labor Day behind us and a lot of friends starting preschool, we wanted to document her age and what she has accomplished so far (and mama wanted to start this picture tradition for for all the years following!)

Avery started in her Preschool class in April, there was some space in the class and with a lot of younger children moving into her current room it was time for Avery to move on up!  She LOVES it, she knows most of letters, her numbers, singing is one of her favorite things and she also loves art projects as this is a special time for her to focus and create.  She has also definitely started being a "girly girl" and is BFF's with Aliyah and Audrey Grays!  (There used to be two Audrey's in class so she always refers to her friend with her last name.)  They are inseparable, they take naps and chit chat all day long, hold hands out to the playground and console each other if someone is upset.  She's also started to say silly things about boys at time, "They are yucky," or "They are batman and I don't like batman."

All in all, Avery is a very happy girl, full of smiles.  She loves school and has a happy disposition.  She is empathetic, gets more concerned then some kids and doesn't like scary things - at all!  She likes being active, running, jumping and playing and we could not be more proud of the darling little girl she is!

Football Season is upon us!

Check out what the next three months of Sundays will look like in our house! Steve, Avery and Chris. Thankfully Avery loves having "uncle" Steve over and picks up about one piece of football info a season. No surprise as you can see she was started early in her Seahawks knowledge, love and cheerleading!Avery at three months old, September 2007.

What do you do when you go to the Fair?

This is a summary of all the video we took during our day at the fair.  Avery was a bit timid at first, but ended up really enjoy herself, the rides, the fair food and the animals.  It was a lovely family day!

Avery finally decided to get on a ride.  This is her first one and is the train.

What is a fair without Fisher fair scones?

Riding the pink bear with mommy, "No spinning" allowed though - per Avery!

She chose the zebra, and was first in line when it was her turn, so we raced to get it!

Mama and Avery time!

See this girl?  She is tall enough to go on some of the kiddie rides herself!

Probably the favorite, the bumpy cars. 

Going on the high swing, and making a friend on the ride.  We thought she might freak out on this ride, and there were a couple of moments of fear, but she did great!

We played one "fishing" game and she won enough points for this pink stuffed animal.  (It is some cartoon, but we have no idea what).

A vision of the Fair, so much fun and we can't wait to do it gain next year!