the 5th member of our family

If you know Avery, then you know Lamby.
Lamby has become the 5th member of our family. She goes everywhere with Avery and almost everywhere with the family.
Although we are afraid that Lamby has seen better days. Just so you can see what I'm talking about...

This is Lamby now -

This is the exact same "Lamby", but brand new -

And just to get the whole picture...

(the same stuffed animal, people)

our messy (and wonderful) kids

kid #1 - playtime with some of mommy's mary kay makeup samples.









kid #2 - on pasta night. this is one happy little boy

Flordida

No, that's not a typo. That's actually how Avery pronounces Florida. And it caught on...cause I found myself saying it too... Anyway, so, last week we spent some time in Flordida with my mom, Bob, Kristen and her 2 kids Morgan and Carson. it was amazing and so much fun! we had a blast. so many pictures to post, and i couldn't resist posting A LOT. so....

taking a walk in beautiful bonita bay

POOL TIME - about 3 or 4 times each day. gotta love this life...

our little swimming fish

and on certain days, caleb's view of us in the pool.

sometimes, you just gotta contain them

Nana's Easter egg hunt

one day, we went to an Old Fashion Social - trolley rides, food, face painting, dancing and boat rides.

you really can't ask for more than that!

some happy and worn out kids, after the fair

and now, the miscellaneous...

making margaritas with a broken blender...

and, as my sister mentioned, we hardly had any pictures of adults. so, here's a few...

ahhh...bonita. we love you!

1 year stats

Caleb turned 1 on the 15th of March...and it is crazy to see a whole year fly by so fast! but, our adorable little blue-eyed, red hair boy is doing great. walking (since 10 months), waving, clapping, pointing, dancing, grunting and even uttering a few words (does "uh-oh" count?) What a gift he is!!

Weight - 22.6 lbs.
Height - 30 inches
Head - 19 1/2 inches

All very average...except the head. that, my friends, is in the 95th percentile.

birthday dinner...his favorite - pancakes and bacon and fruit salad. our amazing and fabulous friend Brie joined us to celebrate. she was also there when C was born, snapping photos and taking video. :)

Birthday boy

And of course, his first taste of cake (cupcake)



how old are you, buddy? 1!! (see his finger showing "1"?? he's so smart)

we love you, kiddo!!!!

some random-ness

right out of bed in the morning, avery and daddy having some quiet time together, reading

later that day, avery helping me vacuum. she loves it!

nana came to visit! unfortunately, one of the days she was sick...so, while she laid on the couch, avery put some cheerios on a tray, and walked into the room, singing "happy birthday" to nana. this is them blowing out the "candles". love this girl.

my love.

3 year stats

Avery Jane Olson at 3 years of age...

weight - 27.4 lbs (20th percentile)
height - 35 inches (5th percentile)

and cute as a button!