Summer 2012

I can't believe that summer is ending and will soon be replaced by fall.  We have been so busy with Kelly's wedding, a ton of birthday celebrations, and the craziness of keeping a toddler entertained during the heat.  We also found a house currently being built that we loved, so our house is now on the market.  Cleaning my house on minimal notice and getting out with a 2 year old and a dog is not so much fun but it will all be worth it in the end...that is if it sells!

Throughout the busyness, we've had lots of fun moments at home and at special little outings and I've got lots of pictures to prove it...

Just an ordinary day at home pushing her elephant around :)

One day, we went to my mom's barn to see Caleb, her horse.  Avery is officially obsessed with horses and loved it!

We made the rounds meeting the horses and feeding them carrots.  Her two favorites were Caleb and Chocolate.  She now calls any horse she sees one of these two names.

Checking out a few more horses from afar.

Taking a break from swimming.

In July, we celebrated my mom's birthday with the family.  

So happy to blow out candles with Grammy!

Sophia came over to play so of course Ave had to get out the hair accessories bag and give her a makeover.

Love this!

They have so much fun together!

This is one of Ave's favorite things to do- look at the cows in the field behind us with daddy.  She is so going to miss those guys!

Of course, we had to watch lots of Olympics when they were on.

Finger painting!

Avery is really into bandaids and requests them frequently.  She also loves putting them on her doll.

Baby Reagan was born!  She is just as sweet as can be and looks so much like Garrett! I just know G is going to be the best big brother.  Avery has been calling her doll Reagan for the past couple of weeks and loves talking about how cute and small the real baby Reagan is.  I am so happy that she is here and I get to hold a tiny little newborn again!

This summer has been a ton of fun but I'm ready for some routine to be established again.  I am also so excited for cool weather, fall decor, and holidays in our near future!  Avery starts school next week, and I am so excited/ nervous for her and let's be honest, me too!  It's going to be so strange having her away from me but I just know that she is going to love it.  More on that coming soon!