And just like that . . .

. . . an entire year of Avery has gone by in a flash! I can't believe she's already a year old, and yet, I can't remember what life was like before she was part of us.

Two nights ago, the night before her birthday, she took TWO steps on her own. Okay, so she hasn't done it since, but who's keeping track? She has 2 teeth, and 2 more seem ready to come any day now. She eats all kinds of food, though we recently discovered she has quite a few allergies so milk, eggs and nuts won't be in her diet for the near future - thanks once again to Grandma Terry who made her a special milk and egg-free "smash" cake for her birthday party. The party last weekend with all of our family and friends was a hit, but then, if you're reading this, you were probably there and already know that!







Here she is watching her favorite DVD in her princess chair thanks to Grandma Beth - she's showing you "clap".



Tomorrow we're off to vacation - Avery's first trip to the beach. More pictures will come from that, but for now here's some of the goodies from her first professional modeling gig . . .













Utterly unimpressed with this costume change!!!






Practicing "arms up" that she's learned from her video.




Didn't intend for the "greek goddess" look but we'll go with it.