Avery 9 month update

We have a crawler!

Current Avery Stats:
She was officially 9 months on January 16
As you can see, she's crawling! But just in spurts :) Time for the outlet plugs...
Based off my attempts to weigh and measure her, she's about 19# and 28"
She's a great eater!
Loves kiwi, banana, avocado, cheese, cottage cheese, mom's oatmeal, toast, crackers, pasta, quinoa and anything we are eating
Getting better at picking up food with thumb and index finger and getting into her mouth
She likes to babble, sing, scream, wiggle and clap
She says, "Hi," "Da Da," "Bah Bah" (Momma??) and waves "Hello" and "Bye Bye"

It's so much fun!
-Katie

Arizona

Weddings are fun but they are even more fun when they are in Arizona in the winter.  It wasn't typical Arizona weather but it was still better than 20 degrees and ice. 

Avery is an excellent traveler.  In nine months she's been on six different flights.  

We rented a car and picked up Jay and Viv and Aunt and Uncle Shon and Teresa.  They were excited to see Avery...then Katie...then me. In that order.

We stayed at a great resort hotel.  Big pool, nice rooms and a good restaurant.  Friday, Jay and I got the opportunity to golf on the #1 course in Arizona (#32 in the states).  It was a great time and I won't forget it i'm sure.

The rehearsal was at an old southwestern style barn.  There was BBQ for dinner and line dancing to top it off.

Can you spot the coyote? 

 "I'm done with what you are feeding me" face. 

Avery is a great follower on the dance floor.  I'd say better than her mom.  She didn't step on my feet once!

Wrapping up December.

Outside of Christmas there were other opportunities to celebrate.  Jason got married to Rachel and that meant a reunion of good friends. 

 Davenport Christmas decorations

Uncle Joel

 Uncle K-flex

 Avery gearing up for meal time!

 Avery after trying moms "healthy" baby food!

 Good thing she can't talk yet!

 The snow has been falling for some time now and we have enjoyed some winter wonderland walks through Manito Park.

 Above,  Avery discovering herself through the mirror on her jumper.  Below,  taking on her new stuffed lion from aunt Tiffany.

 Leila and I hunting squirrel and rabbit, well, Leila attempting to at least.

Thanksgiving in Birch Bay

We loaded up the car and Leila was quick to jump in.  She was posing for the picture but a squirrel caught her attention. 

Avery and Leila sharing some girl talk in the car. 

Leila with her best "Yoda" impersonation. 

The festivities began.  Thanksgiving on the commune belonged to Jay 'n Viv this year.

Eating through my wallet already!

Leftovers!  The best part.  Turkey, mashed potato, stuffing and gravy on Vivian's homemade buns.

Avery and mommy enjoying meal time.  Gosh! They are cute.

The summer grass has be cut and bailed leaving the fields open for all sorts of fun.  Below, a view of the Puget Sound, showing off a couple San Juan Islands.

Go Buckeyes!  Avery cuddling w/ grandpa while watching the Bucks pick apart that team from up north.

 Great grandpa Unruh never stops smiling when he sees Avery.  I don't know who's cuter at that moment.

 Riley and Avery are only separated by a couple days so their reunions are nice.

 Stiffarm!

It was a great trip.  Now, home we go for a move to a new home and a wedding for a good friend.