This year we thought Avery was old enough to try trick-or-treating. A few days before Halloween, we explained the concept and rehearsed. I stayed in a bedroom with the door closed. Then Avery knocked on the door. When I opened
Avery has really gotten in the Halloween spirit this year by carving not one but two pumpkins. Daddy was feeling brave this weekend and was ready to attempt his first jack-o-lantern with Avery. She requested a “scary” face. At first,
When you have as many large and mature trees as we do, you have to find something to do with all of the fallen leaves. Daddy couldn’t let Avery have all of the fun!
Avery’s dentist (and our friend), Dr. Mark, hosted a fall festival at his office last night. The event was full of games, food and even a bounce house. And it was a good excuse for Avery to get dressed up
Woosh! That’s the sound of summer flying by at lightning speed. Since Avery isn’t in school, our summers aren’t very different than the rest of the year. Our routine stays very much the same, except it also includes playtime outside
Last summer, Poppaw Clark’s friend Jim donated a gently used Barbie Jeep to Avery’s toy collection. She loved the Jeep and even liked to sit in it, but she was apprehensive about it when it moved. She didn’t like the
Nearly two weeks later and I finally have time to give a recap on Avery’s short soccer clinic! During the second session, the kids learned a little about defense. Coach Mandy called two kids to the middle of the field
Happy race day!
Today was Avery’s first soccer clinic. First, we were struck at how quickly she’s grown; we can’t believe she’s old enough to learn how to play soccer. But then we saw how tiny and short she was compared to the
Even before Avery was born, Chris and I talked about our kids playing sports. After all, to be a member of this family you’d better like sports! But we didn’t think Avery would be able to participate in any organized