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August 25, 2012

a watermelon day

 
It ALL starts with this cake.
My little lady wanted a watermelon cake. 
Not a cake shaped as watermelon. She wanted her watermelon.
This fruit has been her favorite before she would speak.
Therefore, on her birthday... I made her this cake.

She loved it. ANd so did I.
Thanks, sweet avery girl for being my baby.

 

Birthday girl letting the camera know how old she is...

 



We spent the entire week before her birthday getting ready for the big day.
1) made/decorate watermelon pinata
2) made flavored infused water
3) cake pops
4) pin the "seed" on the watermelon game
5) made pink cupcakes with seeds (choc chips) and green frosting
6) celebrated last day of being 2




 And then the BIG DAY came...




 






Most of the pictures convey the feeling of excitement and joy that surrounded Avery's big day, 
so I will let the pictures do most of the talking for the actual festivities. I still want to share somethings about you and the past three years.
Here is my letter to you, Lil miss:

You came into this world, making me a mother instantly. 
I love when I look into your eyes they dance with vibrant hues of brown and a smile stretches forth.
You are my favorite girl in the whole wide world.
Thank you for bring a part of our family and bringing such a sweet spirit with you.
Though life my throw some curve balls your way,
always remember who you are, A child of God,
and my little girl.

Much love,
Your mom


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August 1, 2012

News is good News even after a HARD night

This little guy didn't do much of this last night:
 In fact, it would be pretty accurate to say he is using his daylight hours to make up for last night. 
Going on his second hour during his nap today.
He needs his rest. And strength to kick those heavy blue wrapped legs around. 
Sleep a few more hours so I can play catchup in my Domestic Duties little man.
Love your baby breath.

Most people are curious to know what goes on during one of Baby J's appointments.
A few behind the scene shoots during a typical clubfoot/Knee appointment:
Some waiting. Actually, Shriners and the doctors are very punctual and we don't have to wait too long.

Play time with Dad. Yes, this makes me nervous, 
but little man and Mr. P seem to get lots of giggles out of it so I can't take that away 
before the torture comes.

Then, they lay him on the bed and begin the flexing and stretching and manipulating. Here he is calm. The older he gets the harder it is on me. He looks over at me with his grunts and cries begging me to pick him up, but I can't. Just have to reassure him its for his good.

The GOOD news: (at least for now)
They seem to be confident he will develop his knee cap.

But he will need more casts and probably a few more surgeries.

Afterwards: Playtime with his favorite sis!!
He ADORES her and so do we.

These kiddos of ours... sure are blessings!!
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