Happy First Birthday, Avery!!

I can't believe our baby has already turned one! It really does go by so quickly. Watching her grow has been so fun, but I'll always miss those infant times, too.

We had a pretty low key birthday with just our family. We made cupcakes and of course opened her presents, which she thoroughly enjoyed. Asher chose pink cake, pink frosting, and princess themed decorations - I didn't realize that he associated those things with girls. It's kinda sad that the gender stereotypes develop so early even when you try to avoid them. However, it was also great to see a three-year-old step out of himself and think about what his baby sister would like, not just assuming that she would like whatever he thought was cool.

Avery got lots of clothes; a giant, blow-up penguin; a crazy chicken car that ALL the kids love; and a toy that has lots of little places to hide and find balls shaped like cute bugs. She must have remembered the whole unwrapping presents concept from Christmas because she dove right in when she saw all the presents in front of her.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, AVERY!!

Avery's First Tooth

It happened. Avery's first tooth has officially broken through. We could tell that it was coming for the last two weeks or so, but now the painful part is over. There is one more that should break through soon, but there's no sign of the top teeth yet. Good work, Avery!

It's hard to see, but trust me - it's there. She's bitten me a couple of times while nursing. Ouch!

Avery's First Solid Food (If Rice Cereal Can Be Called Food)

Since Avery is essentially six months old now, and she has also taken to staring at us while we are eating while smacking her lips the whole time, I have finally broken down and fed Avery her first solid food: watery rice cereal. Yum! Of course most of it either got on her face or made into her mouth and was promptly pushed right back out with her tongue, but a few spoonfuls actually made it down. I can't believe she's so big already!