I don't wanna go anywhere!

Avery worked so hard to crawl into the car-seat, a place she would rather not be, that when she figured out it wasn't so much fun anymore...tears. Don't worry, we didn't leave her in there long; only long enough for the picture! She is everywhere & climbs on everything!

Drama anyone?

Avery can be a little dramatic at times. She likes to throw her arms in the air as if to say "My life is so hard!" Sometimes when she's drinking her bottle she'll cover up her eyes like this; it is hilarious! Gotta love the girl.

Behind bars

So, Avery knows how to pull herself up in the crib. Now we're thinking of putting a row of pillows or something on the floor right in front of it to break her fall when she decides to throw herself over the edge!!lol She is so much fun and such a stinker!! I really hope she never gets used to these bars;>

Averys first bath

Ever since Avery was born she has LOVED her baths. Anytime she is fussy you just stick her in the tub and vwala she is happy again. This picture was obviously taken when she was just a few weeks old but I tell you what, baths never get old for this kid! She gets SO excited when you're getting her ready for it because she knows exactly what's coming! It's way cute.
Harley and I are still trying to get pictures downloaded and share them with everyone so there will be a few that may seem ancient by now since Avery's getting so big!

baby love

We got our family pictures recently, right. Here is my wonderful mother with her beloved grandchildren. Aren't they cute! She is the best grandma a kid could ask for. When she watches Avery it doesn't take long before she prefers her over me:( What you gonna do? Thought maybe you all would like to hear I completed my first final for procedures in general, GU, GYN, ENT, and Eyeball surgeries with a 92%! WWAAHHOOO! I so cannot wait to be done with all this book work stuff! Harley and I are doing good and plugging along with our everyday stuff. Trying to get Christmas done has been a real treat let me tell ya!!

Could I be addicted!

Alright! It's official! I'm totally addicted to this thing. I guess there could be worse things. I've spent the last 4 hours downloading songs. Harley had to bath Avery and put her to bed tonight cuz I can't get enough!lol I'm outa control. Anyways thought while I was up I'd put a recipe on here for everyone to try if they want. It's a slow cooker soup recipe so hopefully it will come in handy on those days you don't have all day to slave in the kitchen! ENJOY!
Potato Chowder:
8 cups diced ptoatoes
1/3 cup chopped onion
3 cans (14-1/2 oz each) chicken broth
1 can (10-3/4 oz) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 pkg (8 oz) cream cheese, cubed
1/2 pound sliced bacon, cooked and crumbled, optional
Snipped chives, optional
*In a slow cooker, combine the first five ingredients. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or until potatoes are tender. Add cream cheese; stir until blended. Garnish with bacon and chives if desired
Yields: 12 servings (3quarts)

Averys first Halloween costume

So I'm a horrible mother-I didn't take pictures of Avery for halloween so when we got family pictures I brought her costume with me and the photographer was nice enough to help me out! Avery was starting to get fussy; these pictures were taken toward the end the the picture session, but she still looks absolutely adorable! Harley and I love her so much and feel very lucky and blessed to have her. Isn't she the cutest thing ever!=>