Yaaaaaayyyy!

So Avery and I were driving home yesterday and we were listening to a CD because he looks at me with a funny look until I turn on the music. The song got done and he turned to me and yelled, "Yaaaaaaay," and started clapping. He did the same thing on drive this morning. How cute? -jgr

They're Back !

Avery and Jen returned safely this afternoon, although the snow almost caused them to be re-routed to Burlington, Vermont. I think Avery got a little bit crazier while he was gone. Probably Devon's influence. Glad the family's back together again. 

Homeward Bound

We're all packed and ready to leave bright and early in the morning. We're looking forward to seeing dad at the airport in the afternoon. We've had a great vacation weekend. Avery has been the best traveling companion!

Little Nole

Avery is sporting his new baby shades, new bucket hat and his very first football (of course its a Florida State football). He ate lunch at Chili's for lunch (his second restaurant experience ever). Tomorrow we hope to take another trip out to the beach with Cera (Devon's 4-legged baby). We are enjoying our warm vacation (78 degrees today) but wish daddy was here.

The Sunshine State

Avery and I arrived safely in Jacksonsville last night. He was a great travelling companion. All of the excitement and travel caused a little stomach upset (ok-not so little) on the way out of the airport. A little laundry and a good night's rest and all is better. Bryan, Devon and I took Avery out to Jax beach to his first restaurant experience - we ate outside on a patio watching passerbys and had views of the sand dunes. Then it was out for coffee and a stroll on the beach. We're having a good trip. We miss dad and the 4-legged children.

Off to Florida

Jen and Avery are off to Florida, so it's just me and the "other" kids. It was definitely strange to see Avery on the other side of the glass at the airport, about to board a plane. I haven't gone a day without seeing him for ten months, and it seems very odd. I'm sure they're having a good time. I hear that Uncle Bryan is on his way up to Jacksonville to visit right now. Can't wait until they get back, though! -jgr

Sporty Spice

Avery is modeling his Baby Gap fleece vest (compliments of Grammah) and his cotton duck hat. We're making sure things fit before we pack our bags. He is standing up by himself in the picture.

Jaime and Jessie - you're in our thoughts. We are anxious to meet both Rylee and Hunter. 

Pajama Party

Every Friday for the month of January, the children are invited to wear their pajamas to daycare. This is not typical photogenic Avery... this picture was taken bright and early this morning and he wasn't giving out his typical camera smiles (he's usually such a ham in front of the lens). 

We're leaving on a jet plane...

Avery and I are flying to Jacksonville in two weeks to see Auntie Devon! I'm very excited and nervous about flying with my little man. Hopefully he sleeps on the plane and we are able to sit in a row by ourselves - keep your fingers crossed for us and our fellow passengers! A weekend with Devon will be worth the effort - look for pictures and a full report when we return.

Avery and his Harem

Avery is happy to be in the midst of his girlfriends. 

First Geocache

We took a trip the the Bangor City Forest today to find our first geocache. It was a beautiful day for it, though a bit slippery on the trails. Avery tagged along in his backpack and enjoyed the ride. Especially when Mommy had to duck to go under a fallen tree in the trail.