Splish Splash

Have I mentioned Avery loves water??? Well...Avery LOVES water. We found this spot at the Botanical Gardens that is perfect for playing in the water. Its like our own little water park here in Fairbanks. Next time we'll put Avery in his swimming trunks so we don't have to buckle him in his car seat sopping wet, or buck naked.

 

 

 

 

Trip to Chena Hot Springs

We took a quick trip to Chena Hot Springs after church on Sunday. Saw a little wildlife and some beautiful sites along the way.

 

Botanical gardens

Just a few of the shots we got at the Botanical Gardens here in Fairbanks while Nana and Ranger were here

I think mom said this was her birth flower? (I never knew there was such a thing)

 

Our little family

Me and my love bug

Avery is going to be a tree climber like his momma

 

Avery and his Nana (I think the sun was in his eyes cause he LOVES his Nana!)

The Kings Chair

Looking at the goldfish

 

Tears (and snot) of joy!!!

Trying to capture Avery's elation after climbing up on the bench himself...somehow this picture didn't convey

Cabbage patch

Cabbage patch kid!

 

In a miniture corn field :)

Last Day

Today is Nana and Ranger's last day here in Fairbanks. We have had a great time and were able to see some pretty great sights. Avery has not wanted to sleep he has been so excited about them being here. His bedtime has gotten later and later each night, and he wakes up early just to see them. He has especially loved playing on Nana's IPad...I think I even heard him ask for one for Christmas. It's like his vocabulary bloomed this week while they were here and that is no joke. He has started saying a toddler's all time favorite word...NO, and tries to repeat just about everything we say. It was a great week for him to start talking :) I know Avery is going to miss them very much, but he is looking forward to seeing PawPaw, Auntie Pam, Uncle Todd and cousin Maegan next week!!

Sorrrrry

So sorry I haven't been able to post pictures lately. Like I have mentioned my computer is on the fritz and my internet is SLOW. I will do my best to keep posting photos but it might be a little slow going until the apple fairy sends me a computer ;) Some exciting things coming up for us though!!! Thursday Nana and Ranger come for a visit...YIPEEEE. They get to stay for a week, so we hope to do some fun things while they are here...like go to Denali and see the bears :) Zac's dad and brother will also be here the weekend after my parents leave...we are SUPER excited. We know Avery is going to have a blast the next three weeks and we hope to keep you updated with pictures! More to come soon...

Just a little rambling

I was looking back at pictures from Avery's early months and just realizing how fast he is actually growing. He has a personality ALL his own and YOU can't tell him any different! It is so interesting watching him learn and grow. So far we have learned he does not have a lot of patience. For instance if he is trying to do something and it doesn't work the first time...like pull a cap off a bottle, he gets super upset and throws it down instead of being persistant and trying to figure it out. Or he will bring it to Zac or I to do for him. Most of the time he is full of joy and laughter but he has his Avery moments every so often that just make you wonder where he came from. Lucky for us he LOVES people and is usually always good for other people. His current love is watching videos of himself on mommy and daddy's phone. Which makes it very difficult to use the phone because he always thinks he is going to watch a video...we must find some solution to this problem!

Avery this time last year in North Carolina

Avery now