Avery's Photo Shoot

Avery is always on the go and sometimes her little legs move faster than she can! Last month it seemed like she would get a new bruise, bump, or gash each week. One would finally heal and then, crash, a new bruise would emerge. We finally had a week free of bumps, so we had Avery's one year pictures taken. Here are a few of them.

This is one of my favorites

The photographer had to snap fast. Avery didn't sit still for long.

Our Little Lion

Last night was the Halloween Trunk or Treat at our church, so we got Avery all dressed up in her lion costume. At first it was a struggle to get her to keep the head piece on, but as soon as she saw herself in the mirror and saw that she was a lion, (Avery loves to pick out lions in her books), she didn't touch it for the rest of the night.

We were also a little bit worried that she would have a hard time walking with all of her "new hair", but that didn't seem to bother her either. She had a great time seeing all of the other kids in their costumes and dancing to the music.

A Ferocious Roar!

So you can get the whole effect of the costume

Walking!

Avery has been walking for about a month now.

Here is a little video of her walk.

Let's Go Outside

Avery loves to be outside, so we go on quite a few walks everyday. During her walks she likes to look at the flowers, wave to the buses and garbage trucks, and collect leaves, sticks, and rocks. Here are a few pictures from one of our walks.

Fight On!

We were finally able to make it to the Coliseum and cheer on our Trojans at a football game. Avery was a great cheerleader! She loved to watch the GoodYear Blimp, the rest of the fans, and the beach ball that was tossed throughout the crowd.

Sweet Dreams

Avery and her snuggle bear