August 2, 2010

Avery had a fantastic and fun filled birthday. We met cousins Maggie and Mia at Central Park in Fremont and Mia surprised Avery with her very own "Barbara" doll. The girls had fun together and it was great to catch up with Maggie.
Avery and I came home early afternoon and baked cupcakes. Daddy surprised Avery with flowers that were delivered to our home. After work he arrived with a box of Sees chocolates for me and a very sweet card for Avery. We had dinner and then sang to our baby girl!
On another note, Avery had her 1 year check up today and is perfect! She's long and lean and developing as she should.

The Happiest Year of My Life

Happy First Birthday to Our Sweet Baby Girl! Seriously though...where the heck did this past year go? It seems like just yesterday I was walking around the Livermore Art Festival with my Mom complaining of pain which ended up being contractions. In the moment I really didn't love being pregnant, but now that Avery is One I totally miss being pregnant. Seeing her for the first time was the coolest experience. Never did I know that I could fall in love so intensely as I did when we met Avery. Being a Mommy is definitely hard work, but the most rewarding job there is. When she smiles at me it makes every problem, worry, or ache instantly go away.
Avery, you are so much fun and I can't wait to watch you grow this next year and turn into a toddler. Keep talking, laughing, and smiling because it sure makes my world worth living!
Happy Happy Birthday! Love you to Pieces!

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A Visit from the Hawkin's Family

Lucky Us! The Hawkins came out our way for 10 days. We had so much fun celebrating Auntie Trina's birthday and getting together with the entire Paroli Family at the Lake! Trina's birthday was so special this year. It was the first time we have been together to celebrate in probably over 10 years. The 10 days went way too quick and before we knew it they were back to DC. I still cry and get depressed everytime I have to say goodbye to my sister and beautiful niece. We are keeping our fingers crossed that they will be living out here for good next summer. Thank Heaven for i phones so that we are able to send endless videos and pics of our girls to one another.

What I am Into these Days

Well Mommy finally broke down today and decided to start the baby proofing. I think she was tired of me opening and closing every possible cupboard, drawer, and the refrigerator too! My favorite place to hang out these days is my Mommy's closet. There's lots of room for me to play and she has a large jewelry box that has all sorts of fun items in it. Whenever I am fussy she puts me in the closet and instantly we are both in better moods...
Here's some pics of to show how active I am these days!

4th of July and More Pool Pictures

Sunday Funday

It's been sizzling here in San Ramon so Mommy and I go to our pool almost everyday and I am loving the water! Thanks to my Super Noni, I have an awesome elephant boat that I hang out in. There are so many other kids my age and older at the pool and lots of other Mommies too!