Halloween

Halloween was so fun this year. It was great to be able to take Avery out, even though she didn't quite understand what was happening. Rhett had to work, but at least he was able to see her dressed up before he left. This year I went with my sisters and their kids. They all looked so cute. After we were done trick-or-treating we heard about a couple 'haunted' houses in their neighborhood. We decided to take the older kids and check them out. One was in a garage with strob lights and people dressed in black. The kids started to scream when they first saw them, but when they realized they had candy they decided it wasn't so bad. of course. The second house was a bit scarier, there was a man in a monkey suite with a chainsaw scaring the kids. Some of the kids wouldn't even get out of the car. It was quite entertaining. My niece was with me and the man came right up next to us and stood there for a few minutes, after he was gone my niece turned to me and said, "he came up close so that we could get used to him, huh." Kids are great.



Avery loved to hold the baskets, but of course had to have one for each hand.




My nieces & nephews: Savannah, Rees, Zayne, Brooklyn, Avery, Tavelle, & Wyatt

Family Pictures

This month we had our family and Avery's 1 year pictures taken. We went up to Sundance and it was so beautiful. I love this time of year when the leaves change. It was a little chilly towards the end, but overall it was great. Here are a few of my favorites.











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Family Pictures Oct. 2009

Happy Birthday Avery!

Today is Avery's 1st Birthday! I can't believe how fast the last year has gone. We are so blessed to have her in our family! Children are such a precious gift and I am so grateful we were entrusted to take care of this beautiful spirit. She is so happy and full of life. I love to see her personality coming through. I am so excited for the years ahead and to watch her grow.

On Saturday we had a birthday party for her with friends and family. She had a great time and got really spoiled. Here are a few pics.

Summer Fun

Well I guess it's about time I document a little of what we did this summer. I feel bad it has taken me so long. We had lots of fun this year. Here are a few highlights.

PICNIC
We took Avery on a picnic to the park in Santaquin. She loves being outside and it was a beautiful day. It's great when all three of us can be together.









REES FAMILY REUNION
We went to Loa this summer for a family reunion with my family. It was so fun to see everyone and catch up. It was loa days also, so we got to see the parade and go to the demolition derby. Avery loved it, although some of the cars were a little too loud.

Avery missed her morning nap, so she was a little tired.

My niece and nephew, Brooklyn & Wyatt, waiting for the parade to start.

Avery with my Grandma




Demolition Derby





HOGLE ZOO
In July we decided it was time we took Avery to the zoo. It was lots of fun. She loved to watch the animals.

Swimming

Last Friday it was finally warm enough to go swimming. We went with my sisters and their kids. I was so excited to take Avery and see how she would like it. I am glad to say that she absolutely loved the water. She had so much fun. It was great to watch her crawl and splash in the water. She couldn't get enough. I guess now I will have to get a pass to the pool and take her more often.