Avery April 2010
Throwback Thursday: Jukebox hero
Avery’s friend birthday party
Two years ago, Avery hosted her first friend birthday party. She had a great time, so this crazy mama offered to have another friend party this year. I gave her several theme options, and she chose Pancakes and Pajamas. She
Throwback Thursday: Friends forever
Avery and Damon October 2014
2017 brackets: Championship update and trophy presentation
Another bracket challenge is in the books. Grandma was so excited that she won. I reluctantly relinquished the trophy to her yesterday. Avery simply acted like a goofball during the trophy presentation. Avery is improving every year. We’re not surprised
2017 brackets: Final Four update
A Final Four update really isn’t necessary since Grandma has wrapped up the trophy and everyone went 0-2 in this round. But to stick with tradition, here’s our update anyway! Here are the latest rankings (in order of ESPN points
8-year doctor’s appointment
We had Avery’s annual doctor’s appointment on Wednesday. I was curious to see how she’s grown over the past year. Here are her latest stats: Weight – 46.8 pounds, an increase of almost 5.5 pounds since last year (between 10th
Throwback Thursday: An unwilling participant
Avery December 2012
2017 brackets: Elite Eight update
Don’t you love watching underdogs win? I sure do! This was a thrilling Elite Eight round. Shirley has pretty much secured the trophy this year (her first victory since we instituted the sparkling gold trophy!). Avery was actually very close
2017 brackets: Sweet Sixteen update
I’d venture to say this was the most exciting Sweet Sixteen round in several years. So many close games. And brackets are busted all over the place, thanks to losses by Villanova and Arizona. Here are the latest rankings (in
2017 brackets: Second Round update
Wow! What a Second Round that was! There were some tight games and great upsets. Chris and my dad are looking pretty good with more than 40 winners guessed correctly. The girls in the family are in the middle, even