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Spring Time in South Carolina

This was our first day breaking out the water table.  It was great.  The boys were even showing a little love to one another.   A big shout out to Aunt Rosanna for such a fun gift.  It guarantees mom about 20 min of sitting in the sun if she doesn’t mind a few splashes here and there. Avery is walking everywhere.  It sure did not take him long to catch on to walking or climbing.  This boy is on the go all the time.  Braeden was always such a “lets curl up and watch a  movie while I suck on my pacifier,” kind of kid.

Sweet Sweet Avery Bug

Avery was a champ at getting his 1 year picture made.  Look how well he followed directions and held his one up for all to see.  We love you Avery!

Happy Birthday to Avery Jameson Haller

Yesterday we celebrated Avery bugs 1st birthday.  It was awesome.  Thanks to all the family and friends that joined  joined us on his special day. Avery was not the only one with birthday but unfortunately Dad was taking all the pictures so you can not see our other birthday boy.  Brent celebrated his birfday with a new golf club & bowling ball

 

       Avery eagerly awaiting the puppy dog cake his mommy made for him!

Avery eating soup

Avery’s Latest Adventures

Avery is just hitting 11 months old.  We have not gotten the professional pictures done since his 9 month mark.  Which isn’t that big of a deal but we have been recording some of the cuteness.  Avery is a high energy funny boy. He loves to play, climb on his kiddie chair, play ball, and of course terrorize Braeden.

Mastering the train.  Avery has been working really hard at walking behind the train.  We have had a couple of wrecks but overall he is doing pretty well and obviously he is super excited.  He took about 10 steps behind the train yesterday.  Brent says he has seen him take two steps on  is own and he is getting more eager to walk everyday.  When we hold his hands he walks really fast.

There is not much that beats watching this kid feed himself.  When the spoon is not working fast enough he resorts to eating right out of the bowl.  This is a most normal occurrence which is why we go straight from dinner time to bath time.

                           Wow  Mom!  That is one big lion!

           Here I am in my 11month old glory just being cute as a button

                                          Peek a boo

            Here I am showing off the Dad’s handiwork on the pantry! Dad’s a little furry here but we still love him.

Santa Claus

Overall a great Christmas Day.  The morning started off with pillow pets from Santa and ended up with a nice dinner. Mom spent all day cooking while we all played with our new loot!

                                  Avery hugs his Pillow Pet Panda

 

                          Braeden shows off his stocking stuffers

 

                            It’s a white Day after Christmas!

            Snow in South Carolina is always quite adventure!Grandma and Grandpa whipped up a snowman in no time.  It must be their experience from the great north.  Never mind that he had a hot chili pepper for a nose instead of carrot.  I won’t judge since I didn’t have to build him:) The snow also gave us a chance to bring out our new wagon.  The kids are excited that we finally have a way to walk to the park again.  Now Braeden is knocked out and we are just enjoying some family time.

Christmas Eve …and A Small Glance at Everyday

On Christmas Eve all the grandparents arrived but as a tradition we open one present each with just us.  Here is Braeden eagerly holding tight to his first present of the Christmas season and you can’t deny Avery’s enthusiasm.  This kid has more facial expressions than I have ever seen.

It seems as if I am busier than ever these days. Avery is crawling, standing, and wanting to walk.  Braeden has more energy than ever which leaves me with a constant trail of toys to pick up, bellies to fill, laundry to fold, etc…..  The only reason I have time to update today would be that The Haller grandparents are entertaining Braeden and Avery is asleep.

Here is Avery 9months old.  He thinks he can just stand up anywhere.  When he tries he ends up in this muscle man pose which having no shirt on clearly demonstrates 

                         Braeden and Dad do their old man dance…

 

                          Braeden and Avery ride the laundry train