14 Months Old

Avery is a really busy 14 month old. She is walking and talking (sometimes in her own language) and has plenty to do. She does not have time for boring things like diaper changes. Her vocabulary grows constantly. I'm guessing she's up to 25 words/phrases that she uses regularly if not more; however she also tries to repeat everything she hears. Watch out, Daddy!

Avery knows how to find her nose and also knows what a sheep says. She can sign "all done" and is getting good at "more." Favorite activities include eating, playing hide and seek especially with pillows, eating more, rocking chairs and pushing the laundry basket around the house. Easter eggs are still a lot of fun.

She loves dogs especially our dog Chloe. Her love of "dogs" extends to cats and other four legged animals. Avery is what some call a climber. This is not good news for Mom and Dad. She tries to climb furniture, climb up the fireplace/mantle (toys are way more fun when you sit up there), climb on top of toys, etc.

In the last few weeks Avery has picked blueberries (her favorite food!) at the berry patch, attended her friend Max's first birthday party, and attended a Royals game. All were lots of fun!

Aunt Sarah's old rocking chair

Avery and Cooper

Daddy and Avery at a wedding

Picking and eating blueberries

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13 Months Old

Avery was 13 months on May 29, but we have been so busy that I'm a little behind. In her 13th month, Avery got much better at walking. She will still result to crawling when in a hurry but her balance is very good now so that she can walk across the room....if she wants to!

She is also quite the little talker. Her vocabulary is probably around 20 words right now and she also tries to repeat the sounds she hears. She says "Hi!" to everyone including strangers. Especially strangers. She constantly babbles and makes me wish I knew what she was saying because it seems to be pretty important.

Avery is still eating like a champ. Blueberries, mandarin oranges and pancakes are still favorites as well as goldfish, breads, sausage, Italian and anything from mom or dad's plate. She doesn't care for broccoli (possibly a texture thing) and cantaloupe isn't well received either.

I am incredibly happy to report that Avery started sleeping through the night when she turned a year old. WHO-HOOOOO!!! This is such a relief. She still wakes occasionally but overall it has been much better. Also Avery is usually cooperative for naps and bedtime.

Avery's Aunt Sarah is staying with us this summer much to Avery's enjoyment. Sarah must have entered Avery's inner circle based on the crying display when Sarah left the house yesterday. Perhaps it is because Sarah is pretty gullible especially when it comes to Avery finding someone to chase her.

Avery loves her wagon (thanks Aunt Erika!)

At Sarah's graduation party wearing the super cute dress from Kate

Pigtails!!