As in life – timing is everything.
So when Bessie-girl realizes at 5pm that she still hasn’t’ done the weekly photo shoot – this is what you get:
Even with dad there to calm her down… still nothing…(but funny none-the-less).
Luckily, she doesn’t stay fussy TOO long, and I still managed to steal a few fun shots.
Baby girl – we’re getting SO close to your one year birthday. SHEESH – the time is flying.
New this week: You were SO hilarious this week. I mean, REALLY hilarious. You’ve taken to blowing big loud raspberries on my arms – REALLY funny. The only issue becomes that you haven’t’ really figured out if you want to blow a raspberry, or instead bite me. So what I end up getting is some kind of vampire combo – half bite, half funny (slobbery) raspberry. Keep on girl – at 47 weeks you’re still the funniest person I know.
Beyond that – our 5th and 6th teeth are breaking through. Remember when I said we like to work in twos? Yes, over achiever baby – I know. Two teeth coming through AGAIN. She hates when I try and look in her mouth – but at this point you can see that they’ve come through the gum line, so hopefully we’ll have smoother sleeping.
Our little foodie is evolving. Feeding her is either becoming easier, or i’m now more relaxed in this new phase. Maybe a combo of both. She doesn’t seem to be a big fan of (any) meat, but I can sneak in my sisters tofu without issue. Jokingly, I call my sister’s food hippie food. I’m fearful my sister whispers hippie thoughts into Avery’s mind when i’m not looking. How she goes for tofu and not meat – is BEYOND me. Sheesh!
We’re experiencing a small amount of separation anxiety. Not much, but she has moments when she just really needs a cuddle. I’m not going to say anything else but that I’m cherishing these moments. Soaking it in and loving every little cuddle. Even if it’s at 2am.
In other news…
Birthday party plans are in full production. Along with my super duper stationary friend, we made Avery’s birthday invites. I fully realize I’ve gone way overboard for a one-year-olds birthday party – she probably will not fully comprehend any of it. But, we are so excited to celebrate the year, to celebrate our gift, and all the joy she brings to our life. It’s a big thing in our world. So big, in fact, that i’m NEARRRRRLLLLY done making her birthday quilt. I’m not a quilter, i’m not a sew(er), I’m awful at ironing, and i’m not even close to being good at math (deerrrt) – so somehow I came up with the hair-brained idea of making a quilt. And you know what? It turned out great, and i’m SO happy with it. I’m sure I’ll do a whole post on it (if not more considering how much blood, sweat, and tears that went into it) – once it’s done-done.
It was a great week – and even more, we are SO excited to get our bathing suits on (*correction – i’m excited to get Avery into her bathing suit – but no so much myself – ha*) and finally enjoy the pools. This will be our first time enjoying our local pool – and will be a great kick off to summer.
Happy summer friends!
What we’re wearing: Sassy new dress from my mom – can be found here. And her oh-so-fabulous hair bow is from my dear friend Donna. Nice team work ladies – LOVING this outfit. NOW if Avery would only stop touching the hair bow so that it would stay nice.


























































































