Newest Cousin

It's a GIRL. Welcome to the world Avery Aleece!

Born 2/24/12 at 1:29 p.m. to Shell and Tom

7 lbs 9 oz and absolutely beautiful!

We were lucky enough to be able to go to the cities this weekend to meet you. We are so excited you are here and can't wait to be a part of your life and watch you grow.

Your Uncle, Auntie and Cousin love you so much already!

First Party

Leah attended her first birthday party on Thursday. It was cousin Paige's very cool science-themed party. The party was amazing but hopefully Leah didn't get any ideas that her parties will be that creative.

Here's a few shots of the birthday girl and Leah at the party:

Leah was a little crabby at first but luckily Auntie Chas got her settled down so she could enjoy a little bit of the party.

This is where she spent most of her time during the party.

Just wait till next year though, I'm sure she will be into everything at Pagie's next birthday. 

Thanks so much for inviting us. It was a great party!!

Our Week with Parker

Leah and I got to spend the whole week with Parker this week because he didn't have daycare. We had so much fun. He was very well behaved all week and he's such a good cousin to Leah. He was so patient with her (and her crying) all week!

We did projects and crafts

Parker got a lot of Leah holding time

Played "puter"

Took naps together

Gave lots of kisses. Parker also was so nice to share his blanket with Leah anytime she cried. Then he would give it to her and say "Leah like it." Super cute!

Gave Leah toys to play with

Played with Ziggy in the snow

Made snow angels

And sometimes Leah just chilled

We even made it into Fargo one day to visit Tiff's work, go to McDonalds and go shopping. And that went really well too (luckily)! We had a great time with you Parker.. come back anytime! Although this mommy is a little excited to be down to just one kid during the day again next week.