Seriously right after I posted my last post the baby started crying. I guess I should just never say that she is a good baby. However, this kid thinks he is a comedian. Funny thing is he cracks us up! What is he doing...a Manwich commercial??

A long post

It has been so long since my last post and so much has happened. This is going to be a long one, so "buckle up".

We love to go to the pool. Avery doesn't love it so much yet but she will soon. She looks super cute in her swimming suit.

Harrison loves to brush his teeth by himself, which takes sooooo long. He's also two so he doesn't do the greatest job. Mommy takes a turn and then Harrison takes a turn....we end up being in the bathroom for a while.

Wrestling with grandpa.

The new funny face!

Avery is growing like a weed.

She was blessed on June 20th. Nick did such a great job, and she looked beautiful! It was a wonderful day. Thanks to everyone who helped and a special thanks to my aunts and mom who basically made her whole outfit.

The headband was made by my Tia Zulay, the crochet dress and shoes (which you can't see) were made by my Tia Mirella, the skirt was made by my mom and Tia Mary. They are all talented ladies!

Avery has been quite a handful the last few weeks. She sleeps great at night, but during the day she doesn't really sleep much and she mostly cries. Nick and I joked before the blessing that he needed to bless her to be quiet and sweet so people would want to be around her. She had been driving us crazy with all the crying. I was so worried she'd be one of those babies that just screams during the whole blessing, but she was so quiet. Since the blessing she's been much better......who knows.

Today Avery is one month old! I can't believe it. She is growing like a weed, and chunking up quite nicely. It is also Nick's birthday today. Happy birthday babe! 29 and you are still a hottie! I love you! However, I am dedicating this post to my little Harrison. We started potty training last Wednesday. We have taken the cold turkey approach...."the garbage man took your diapers, so only underwear". Today this kiddo did not have one single accident. He kept his Cookie Monster underwear dry all day! Not only did he keep them dry but we pretty much were out and about all day. We went to the dinosaur park, to McDonald's, and out to dinner for dad's birthday. Good job buddy, I am so proud of you!

Here's hoping we have the same luck tomorrow! I hope I haven't jinxed it.

I love these cute kids. I need to post a picture of one of Harrison's baby pics at this age because they look exactly the same (except for the bow). My days seem ten times crazier than usual, but we are trying to get used to it. My melt downs are getting farther apart...that's good right? Ha ha ha.

This girl is growing like a weed. The lemon-lime outfit is a newborn size. I don't know if she'll get to wear it again before it's too little.

Harrison is such a good brother and I don't know what I'd do without him. He is the best!

It's go time....

That's what Nick said on Sunday night. This is my first week without my mom coming over to help me out.....scary! I am feeling a little overwhelmed, like I am never going to figure out how to go anywhere or do anything alone with my kids ever again. Does anyone else feel like this? Yesterday I managed to get everyone, including myself, dressed and ready, fed and changed and napped (by the time we were all ready, it was nap time). Then around 4:00 PM, yes, that's how long it took pathetic I know, we ventured to the library to get some new books, and then made it home in one piece.

I finally got Harrison to hold Avery! Believe it or not he really hasn't wanted to hold her or mess with her much. He just likes to kiss her. They are so cute. As soon as I got done taking this picture he let her go and she fell over. Luckily she's a tough girl and didn't care too much!

Harrison on Sunday morning. I don't know why he looks so mad. He was probably thinking, "Man, it's been 2 weeks and that baby is still here."

Avery's first tub bath. Her cord finally came off on Saturday and I couldn't find it anywhere. Today, I found it under the couch. I know that's kind of gross, I don't know how it got under there. Anyway, she loves to take a bath. She didn't cry at all even when daddy dropped the camera on her!

What I wish we were all doing more of.....

One week old...yesterday!

Little Avery is one week old! I can't believe it. We have been doing really well. She is eating well and sleeping pretty good. I decided that I better not say she's the perfect baby because she may hear me and wake up and start crying more, but she just may be....

Harrison is doing really well adjusting to his new little sister. He gives her the nicest softest kisses and he loves her. I think mommy is having a harder time watching her little boy grow up than he is.

My Tia Zulay and my mom made these cute little headbands and flowers for her! I love them and since she doesn't have enough hair to really do anything with they are perfect!

Golden Boy

Nick has been begging me to get rid of this shirt. It is my very most favorite shirt! I have had it since I was a junior in high school and I don't know why I love it so much I just do. I promised him that after I had the baby I would get rid of it. It was time since there were holes in the armpit and you could practically see through it. Anyway, Nick, I threw my golden boy away for you. Love you!