A Few More Pics...

Saturday with the Neighbors...

Janie & Billy Neighbors that is. Last weekend, we were graciously invited over to the Neighbors and had a delicious meal, good fellowship & Avonlea got tons of cuddle time with lots of people. Our friends Tony, Jeane & Sam were there, along with Jeff's parents and Grady Neighbors. It was a night full of fun! Here are some pictures of the evening...

Back to the Grind!!

This was my first week back at work. Normally I will be working 7-11am, but this week was in-service & I had to be there all day. I wasn't sure how that would be, leaving my Sweetpea all day for 5 days straight, but I am happy to report that it went well. Avonlea was in the wonderful care of Janie and Grandma CeCe so I didn't need to worry about anything. Next Monday, the kids start back at school for me and we will begin to get into our normal routine for the year which will be kind of nice. Jeff has already completed his first week at school with his students. Every day, he has come home and cuddled with Avonlea. So very sweet to watch!! Unfortunately, summer is coming to a quick close for us, but we are looking forward to Fall! Above are some recent pictures of Ms. Avonlea.

Avonlea's Second Month

Okay, I know it has been a while since my last update so here is what Avonlea has been up to during her second month of life...

~She gave her first smile to my mom aka Grandma and has been smiling tons ever since


~She got to meet lots of her Moline & Martin relatives & Minnesota friends







~Spent lots of time with her Uncle Patrick, Grandma & Grandpa Martin


~Went to the Waseca & Faribault county fairs in Minnesota

~Avonlea made her first trip up to the North Shore of Minnesota with Uncle Patrick, Grandma & us of course (We visited Canal Park & Gooseberry Falls)




~She made the roadtrip back down to Texas in a remarkable 16 hours. (It normally takes 14, so she did GREAT!!!)

~She spent time with cousins Liam, Marin & Ellery and Aunt Susan & Uncle Jon






~We took her to the Beach house in Bolivar for the first time with Grandma Cici & Grandpa Crain






~Figured out how to SLEEP THROUGH THE NIGHT!!!! (Perhaps one of my favorite milestones thus far)

~Had her first round of vaccines at the Doctor's office where she weighed 11 pounds 11 ounces & was 21 3/4 inches long (for her two month check-up).