Avery and Papa

Avery enjoyed some love from Papa on our soggy Memorial Day. Notice the similar hair cut. 

Good Morning Toes

Avery-speak is getting into my brain. Every time I hear someone
say "good morning," I feel like saying "good morning toes!" in
reply.

jgr

Updated Weight and Length Charts

As promised, I've posted Avery's updated weight and length charts. As you can see, he's right on the 50th percentile in weight, but he's at the 75th percentile in height. Any doubt that he's eating enough can be put to rest, I'd say.

Avery is growing!

Avery had his two month well visit (he's 11 weeks tomorrow) with the Dr this morning. He now weighs 13lbs and is 24 3/4 inches long (stay tuned for updated growth charts). He's growing so fast. He also received four vaccinations today...ouch. He was not happy about that. This photo is completely unrelated.. but isn't he a cute baby?! 

Those Crazy Canadians

Those Canadians certainly love their pastries. Though they'll undoubtedly hate us, at least momentarily, for posting this photo, we had a great time during Jenn and Darren's visit. There was much food and good wine, and I think they enjoyed test driving our baby.  

Blue Chicken Power

Avery has started discovering his hands over the past couple of days. Today they just happened to hold a blue chicken. 

My First Baby

Max had a cancerous mass removed last Friday. The pathologist thinks that the muscle cells around the mass are healthy... indicating that the Dr most likely removed the entire mass. We now need to consider if we want/can persue additional, more aggressive, treatment therapies. We have a lot to think about. What makes me feel good about it all... he'll be nine this fall... and he has had a really great, happy, pampered life and he has been loved every day! -jen 

Sporty Spice

Avery is looking very sporty today. Avery, Max and I just returned from our daily walk... not easy to do with all of this rainy weather. Avery stayed awake in his stroller for the entire walk. He is smiling so much now (ok, not in this particular picture). He is so much fun these days. 

Avery: 68th Day

Today is Avery's 68th day. An average day for Avery--napping on the couch pretty much since first thing this morning, with occassional interruptions for eating and diaper changes. We did giggle and do bicycle legs for a bit earlier, before he fell back asleep. He certainly is smiling more and more, and starting to recognize some of the routines, like bath time and diaper time. We sure do love him. -JGR 

Happy Mothers Day

Happy Mothers Day to the world's top 3 Moms: Jen, Gram and Grammah. -jgr

Gerber Baby

Here is a smile. Is he Gerber material now? 

Kangaroo Style

Getting ready for our morning walk...Kangaroo Style. Avery enjoys his Baby Bjorn baby carrier. 

Money 

Story time

In an attempt to add some structure to Avery's world, we have implemented a bedtime routine. First is bath time (Avery loudly objects at first). Then we put on lotion and night clothes. We top the evening off with a feeding and story time. Avery and I cuddle on our bed and begin reading. Buggy is usually next to join us... he curls up on the bed near the pillows. Max is next... he curls up at the foot of the bed. And so I read to all three of my boys. Its quite funny how the 4-legged children enjoy story time as well. Sometimes, we're even successful at putting Mr Avery to bed (but not always).
-jen

Garden 2005: First Plantings

So gardening has begun for 2005. With Jen and Avery looking on from a comfy lawnchair in the shade of a huge white pine, Jason sucessfully spread some composted manure on the garden, turned the soil, and planted a double row of peas. The thyme and oregano patch is already green and all cleaned up. This year, we're thinking that in addition to peas, we'll grow two varieties of tomatoes, carrots, peppers, cilantro and basil. We're thinking about trying onions or garlic again too. We're debating on whether we'll grow lettuce again. Any thoughts from our readers? This will be the first year that we can cut some asparagus from our bed, as well.

Auntie Devon's Visit

Auntie Devon has been visiting this week and spoiling Avery in the process. Check out his new outfit. Also more photos have been posted in the album.

The Much-Anticipated Weight Chart 

Timberrrrrr!!!!!!!

Timberrrrrrrr!!! 
This giant branch was torn off a tree along our property line, narrowly missing the neighbor's shed. We have some serious cleanup to do.

Poop Flinging Has Evolved

Do you have a neighbor that's annoying you? Is a co-worker driving you mad? Well, send them a personal message along with a box of poop.

I couldn't resist sharing this with all of you. -Jason

All Strapped into the ATS

  ATS = All Terrain Stoller
And more photos in the album.