Celebrating three-quarters of a year of life!
Nine months old



Celebrating three-quarters of a year of life!

Last Saturday, we celebrated Chris’ dad’s 60th birthday at a special surprise party. Not only was the party a surprise for Mike, many of the guests were a surprise, too. Out-of-state guests included Mike’s two living brothers, Larry (and wife,

Last Saturday, we celebrated Chris’ dad’s 60th birthday at a special surprise party. Not only was the party a surprise for Mike, many of the guests were a surprise, too. Out-of-state guests included Mike’s two living brothers, Larry (and wife,

We are the farthest thing from Obama fans. But after Avery was born, I couldn’t help but submit a request for a greeting card from President Obama. (We also received one from President Bush when we were married.) I think

Last week, Avery tried fruits for the first time. Daddy selected her first taste: strawberry-apple-banana. He said that if she didn’t like it, he’d eat all of it! She seemed to like the fruits as much as she likes the

Last week, Avery tried fruits for the first time. Daddy selected her first taste: strawberry-apple-banana. He said that if she didn’t like it, he’d eat all of it! She seemed to like the fruits as much as she likes the

The unseasonably warm weather we’ve experienced lately inspired Chris to mulch the leaves in our yard one more time before winter comes. Although he sometimes complains about doing yard work, I can tell that Chris really does enjoy it. Working

The unseasonably warm weather we’ve experienced lately inspired Chris to mulch the leaves in our yard one more time before winter comes. Although he sometimes complains about doing yard work, I can tell that Chris really does enjoy it. Working

For Avery’s first Halloween, she dressed up as an adorable lady bug, complete with wings and antennae. Her trick-or-treating consisted of visiting the grandparents’ houses and receiving practical Halloween treats (clothes, cereal puffs and books). Next year will be a

For Avery’s first Halloween, she dressed up as an adorable lady bug, complete with wings and antennae. Her trick-or-treating consisted of visiting the grandparents’ houses and receiving practical Halloween treats (clothes, cereal puffs and books). Next year will be a