February 2009

Well, it was another cold and busy month. My little girl turned 2 years old on the 5th and Jake got his first 2 teeth. They both had a drs appt. I guess it was helpful that I had them 18 months apart, since now all their appts fall around the same time. So Avery weighed in at a "healthy" 34lbs and 36 inches tall. Yeah she's the size of a 3 year old (with the attitude of a 16yr old). Jake weighed in at 18lbs and 27 inches. He is perfectly healthy and a perfect angel at the appt. Avery on the other hand was trying to escape the office. Just as the dr was asking if she says 2 word combinations yet, she was trying to open the door saying "go home now". I think that answered his question.

She had a great birthday with all her aunts, uncles, cousins and grandparents to spoil her.

Well I guess we can't be too picky about how she eats the cupcake, afterall she is using a fork.

Opening her castle from her Aunt Leslie and Uncle John. She tried to bring it to bed with her that night. We compromised and let her bring the dolls only.

Silly Jake trying on his sister's new earmuffs.

Beauty costume from her Aunt Erika. Of course it's hard to pull off the petite princess look when you look like you could be a linebacker for the Giants.

Thanks Aunt Jenny for the "new ride". Now mommy can't wait for spring to clear up some floor space in the house.

Spending a quiet evening with her date for Valentine's Day. (aka Poppy)

I know my kids are big, but I swear it's just the playpen that is small. I don't think it was made for two kids at once.

Mom, I am sooo tired. Can you wake me in another 1/2 hour?

Such a cutie! He might look innocent but he has a very big mouth!

Avery likes to pretend she is a baby again. Including crying like a baby and wanting me to hold her cup for her while she drinks.
Jake still thinks she is really funny too. He is always laughing at her.

See laughing at Avery!

Yeah she tends to get herself into interesting situations. Most kids want to climb and jump off chairs. Not Avery she'd rather crawl under them and then get stuck.

Helping me clean. She was quite serious about it. (The xmas dress was suppose to be put away but she demanded to wear it on this day, including to bed)

Well, he didn't want Avery to think she can sing better than him. I have a feeling they will be competing over alot in the future.

Having a dirty face can still be really cute.

Jake and Mommy playing around. He finds humor in everything, which is helpful living in this family.