Avery's First Birthday

My niece, Avery, turned one this weekend and we had such a fun time with friends and family.  My sister, Melanie, did a great job of decorating for the "owl" themed party.  Here are some pictures from the party.

Welcome to the party!

A banner Mel made with pictures of Avery each month of her first year.

Funfetti cupcakes-Delicious!

Avery's "smash cake"

Not sure what to do with this big cake

This tastes pretty yummy!

This is the most sugar I have ever had and I love it!

Playing with one of her new toys!

Avery and her mommy

Scott and I with the Birthday Girl!


It is so unbelieveable that Avery is already one year old.  It seems like just yesterday I visited her in the hospital after she was born.  This definitely made me realize how quickly time goes by and to enjoy every minute with our baby girl when she comes. 

30 Weeks-10 More To Go!!!

I am now 30 weeks and cannot believe I only have 2 1/2 months left until we get to meet baby Sophia.  I finally took a picture of my belly(eventhough I did not want to!) so I could remember what I looked like at this stage of pregnancy.  Everything is going so quickly and I know August is just around the corner.  I am now seeing my doctor every two weeks, and my check ups have been going great.  Sophia is measuring and growing just as she is supposed to.  She is super active and I am not sure when she sleeps because she is kicking and hiccupping all day and all night.  I wonder if this is a sign of what's to come-I'm a little nervous:)  I have 2 more weeks of teaching summer school and then I am officially a "stay at home Mom!"  I am very excited to have July free for baby showers and preparing for our little one.