Crafting

This past week, I've actually been able to complete a few of the crafting projects on my "to do" list!

I made this felt book for Jake. (I got the idea from here)

Finally made Avery's felt board. This probably took a total of 15 minutes once I finally sat down to do it!

I finished part of Kensie's birthday present. The I Spy butterfly I actually made almost a year ago, but this week I made the Dora purse and the felt pop-tarts.

And for myself I made a keychain and a needle book. I wanted something to hold my needles and that I could pack with me when we go on a trip so I can work in the car. This book has four pages that hold straight pins, sewing needles, embroidery needles, and safety pins.

Photo Session & Jake's First Cereal

Last week I had this great idea to wake up early to take some pictures of Avery before the rain came since it was the only day Tim would be able to go with me and help. We did get up early, but the rain was determined to beat us. Avery wasn't very happy with rain dripping on her, and it made her hair look messy. I didn't really want her to have shoes on either but since we were trying to hurry, I didn't have much choice. (If you know Avery, you know she hates to take her shoes off and I didn't have time to convince her!) So this photo shoot didn't turn out exactly as I wanted, but I still got some cute pictures.

Then we moved inside to get a few of Jake and more of Miss A.






I tried out some different editing techniques using Photobucket.





Trying out the Bumbo for the first time

Jake's first time eating rice cereal!

Preslee

I haven't been able to get this little girl and her family off my mind for the past few days. I came across their blog on the day that Preslee lost her life. I know things like this happen everyday, but I think reading their blog and being able to see their family before and after makes it more "real". It really makes you appreciate what you have. After I read the blog, all I wanted to do was go crawl in bed with Avery. This is the link to their family blog, and this is another blog that has been set up to help the family.

Galveston

When we left Concan on Monday, Jake went home with my parents and Tim and I took Avery to Galveston. With Hurricane Alex headed our way, we weren't sure we were going to be able to go, but thankfully the hurricane turned and provided us with wonderful overcast days!

On our way into Galveston it was pouring rain, but by the time we got checked into the hotel, it stopped. So we quickly changed into our swimsuits and headed to Palm Beach at Moody Gardens.

Waiting on the Seawall for our Duck Tour to begin. As you can see, the wind was blowing like crazy. (That's the Flagship hotel behind us. The black section on the front is actually where the wall is missing and you can see into the rooms thanks to Hurrican Ike.)

Eating at Fisherman's Wharf (Avery loves to "cheers"!)

Ice cream at La Kings

On the Strand

Avery showing off her monkey at The Rainforest Cafe

Concan 2010

This past weekend my family took our yearly trip to Concan on the Frio River.
We look forward to this trip all year long, and it's so sad when it's over. But we had a great time, and can't wait for next year!

Kensie and Avery testing out the kayaks

Monica and Me

Jeff, Connor, Hayden, and Morgan
(and my dad pulling all of us with his kayak!)

Connor

Blowing Bubbles

Playing some washers
Avery is such a sweet little cheerleader, she cheers and claps for everyone.

Mimi and Poppa with the Grandkids

Everyone

Jake's Baptism

We had Jake's baptism on June 19th.

Morgan and Hayden - the Godparents

The Grandparents


The McCrackens


Celebrating at Cooper's
(It seems like most of our celebrations involve Cooper's)

Catching Up

These are just some cute pictures we've taken the last few weeks.

I walked into Avery's room to find this! The stack of books on her right side are the ones she hasn't read yet. After she read them, she moved them to the stack on her left.

Doesn't he look comfortable!?

My little swimsuit model

Hanging out in Gruene for Monica's birthday

Avery and Poppa

She thinks she is so big!

Some of my friends are finally having babies!!!
We had a baby shower for Kellie and Jami a couple of weeks ago. It was so nice to see everyone again, and Jami and Kellie's bellys were so cute!

I wanted to get each of them something they registered for and also make them something. Once I started making stuff, I just couldn't stop!

The other night, the New Kids On The Block were singing on the tv. Avery loves to sing, and picks up on songs quickly. The Right Stuff had becone her favorite song.