Beautiful Blues

Last week our sweet friend, Ms. Barbara, told us about a great place to take pictures in the bluebonnets...which was on her property.  : )  I had been wanting to capture Avery's big blue eyes in a field of beautiful bluebonnets.  So, this was the perfect opportunity.  After her 12 month check up (tear), we headed over to take a few photos. 

As you can see, she was a little confused with the situation.  She hasn't spent too much time sitting on the ground outside.  And, I believe she was more interested in the cars than my attempts to get her to smile. Obviously, I was unsuccessful!  But, I still think she looks pretty cute!

Oh what fun, our baby girl is turning ONE!

Last weekend we celebrated Avery's 1st birthday! (a few days early)  We had a little party at our house for some family and friends.  I have to be honest...I have been thinking about and planning this party for a couple of months.  And because I started early I was able to make most of the decorations, which saved us some $$$!  : )  Here are a few pics of the decor:

These are just boxes covered in paper

I was so excited to find this little stand on sale at Hobby Lobby.  I thought is was festive. : )



My friend, Brittney, taught me how to make this topiary

Pictures of Avery across the windows on each side of the table

Oreo balls-YUMMO!

The party started with some mingling and food- chips and salsa, pigs in a blanket, fruit kabobs, and of course oreo balls.  Then we opened presents!  Normally I would think to do this last, but I was afraid the birthday girl may get too messy eating her cake. Ha!

One happy little lady!

This is a bus/slide from Grammie and G-Daddy

Playhouse from Nonnie and Papa

She LOVED all of her gifts!  Everyone said she would be more interested in the boxes, but Avery was all about the toys!  Next we stripped her down for the main event.  CAKE!  This is always the highlight at a first birthday party!  : )

She was getting tired

She liked it!





Avery had a great party!  She is so blessed to have such wonderful friends and family!

Fun in the sun

Last weekend Chris' parents came in town to celebrate Avery's 1st birthday.  They got here Friday after lunch so we had the afternoon to play. The weather was perfect for a day at the park!

Avery LOVES the slide at the mall when we go to our play group.  It's pretty small so I just knew she would be thrilled to play at the park. Look at that face! I think I was right.

On the big slide with Daddy

She enjoyed the swing, but not as much as watching the two little girls swing next to us.  Avery ADORES other children and is completely entertained when there are other kids around.

Nonnie (Chris' mom) and Aves-who is looking for the kids : )

I think Daddy needs some new shorts! : )

After the park we went to Dairy Queen for ice cream.  It was my kind of afternoon!  I'm always up for a blizzard!