Happy New Year!!

Avery's Grandma Connie and Grampa Bob came out to visit us the day after Christmas for our 4th annual "2nd Christmas in Portland". It was so great to see them, and Avery had so much fun tiring them out! It's only been about 6 weeks since we were back visiting my mom in Michigan, but she said Avery had already changed so much. She is talking a lot, and can actually have little conversations (mostly about the animals at the zoo, santa/frosty, or the potty).

Avery played Santa for us. She picked up each gift and handed it to someone. Sometimes she even got it right! Maybe she can read already too!?! :)



She also really figured out how to help unwrap gifts by this point...

This Abby doll was a big hit!

Avery even got to wear her fairy wings and magic wand, just like Abby!

Avery also loves to play with her doll house and put all the little people on the Potty!

When Avery is tired of playing with all those childish kids toys, she loves to sit down and make some spreadsheets on her new laptop....

Ok, she still likes to play with pots and pans and kitchen towels too...

And she always loves to read a good book....

It was a really relaxing visit, but we did manage to make it out a few times this week. Here's Avery in the tunnel at Gymboree...

We picked a dry (but cold) night to go see the lights at the zoo...

We also spent a day at the Children's Museum playing music, digging, and splashing around....

Grandma Connie bought Avery a pretty Christmas dress, and a matching one for her teddy bear. Too cute....

We hope you all have a happy new year!