Avery's Favorite Thing

Avery has a new favorite thing. I posted a video of her and Optimus enjoying it yesterday. Any guesses? It's her snack cup, seen here if you feel called to purchase one. And it reminds me that she is growing up. She loves it. I think it makes her feel like a big girl. I am in denial. She's still my little baby. She wants to take it everywhere. And screams in a very unladylike way when you try to take it from her. Here is a photo montage of her and her cup:





Here is her "O" face. It's a fan favorite. I had to include this for her Aunt Kristen :)



She doesn't only feed Optimus. She likes to feed Troy and me as well. Or anyone. She excels at sharing. She's advanced. You will have to excuse the gross morning self portraits of me.





Lets talk about one of my most favorite things in the whole world. Chunky babies. Specifically chunky baby appendages. More specifically, their hands. Look at these hands. I could just chew on her fingers. Look at the fat roll on her wrists. It looks like she is wearing rubber bands around them. Yum!



She has decided that she is too big to be fed. As in, during all meals, she doesn't like for Troy or me to feed her. At all. But, because she loves this cup so much, we are allowed to feed her out of the cup. I even have evidence:



I'll end this Avery love-fest on her sweet face.

Avery the Multitasker

I caught this video of Avery the other morning. There are several things going on here. She is watching Sesame Street. She is helping herself to some Cheerios. She is feeding Optimus Cheerios. She is letting Optimus lick all over her Cheerios hand and then eating them. Eh, they say that a dogs mouth is cleaner than a humans mouth. Now I don't know who "they" are, but that's what "they" say. I'm going to go with it. Also, take note of Avery saying "hi" to all of her adoring fans :) She is so cute. And smart.




Here is the youtube link if the video isn't working for you!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5paUWLi2biE&feature=g-upl

Indoor Playground at Holloman

Have I mentioned yet that it has been VERY hot here in New Mexico? It is scorching hot. I wish I was 13 months old like Avery so that I could wear a onesie to keep cool. Alas, that is not a good look for me.

About 3 times a week, we retreat to the indoor playground on base called Kidsport. It shares a parking lot with the Commissary and is less than a mile away from our TLF.



Here is what you see to the left when you walk in. It is a spot to sit down and put on your socks (because they are required for hygiene purposes) as well as cubbies for diaper bags or purses or whatever.



When you pan a little bit to the right from the entryway nook, there is a sitting area with little picnic tables, a television, and a mini kitchen. I love that there are rocking chairs all over for moms and dads to sit with younger children, nurse, or relax :)



Turn a little bit more to the right and you have the main entryway to the area of fun. Avery may not be walking yet, but she is climbing. And LOVING it. This is a great place for us because she can climb on everything and I don't have to pull her off every 1.5 seconds.



Here are a couple more pics of the various fun things for the little ones. All of the equipment makes my OT heart sing!







Ok, I know. Blah blah blah. Where are the pictures of Avery? Right here my loves, I won't make you wait another minute! Get ready for a photo dump!







Doesn't she look like a girly jail inmate in her onesie? I love it.







Also, please take note of the curly mullet. I keep thinking I should cut it to even it up because the back is growing WAY faster than the front, but I can't bring myself to cut the curls off. Business in the front and party in the back is a super adorable look for a baby toddler.





Have a great day!