Cupcakes!

Here is Avery playing with her friend Mallory (her mom is my good friend Rebecca). Mallory is now 4 months old.

For Christmas my mother-in-law gave me a cake decorating kit. I really wanted one and was happy she got it for me. I really would like to make a cute cake for Avery's first birthday. I know it is 3 months away, but I need the practice. I decided to make cupcakes so I could practice a few times. I got really ambitious and said to Josh- Maybe Avery will let me make her wedding cake. He just laughed since I haven't even tried it yet and her wedding won't be for about 20 years.

Avery reaped the benefits. We let her play with one of the cupcakes. Usually when Avery has a pacifier in her mouth she won't put things in her mouth, but she kept spitting it out and trying to put the cupcake in her mouth. I have to admit she ended up getting a little taste, but not much more than that. It was fun to watch her destroy the pretty cupcake. She got a nice bath right after. (It looks like no one is standing behind her as she is sitting on top of the counter, but I promise both Josh and I are there.)

Holiday Weekend

This weekend we went to Logan to visit Justin and Haylee. On Sunday we had a nice dinner that they prepared and visited. When Avery went to sleep we played games and ate treats. We always have so much fun with Justin and Haylee. We didn't get to be until just before 3 a.m. Thankfully Avery slept in until 9!



Here is Avery with Aunt Haylee. She looked so cute just sitting and relaxing with her.



She never falls asleep on us. Haylee is so lucky! Doesn't Avery look precious?



On Monday we drove down from Logan to see the Joseph Smith movie with Justin and Haylee. We even took Avery, she did so well. It was nice seeing that movie again. It is amazing all that Joseph Smith sacrificed to help restore the true church. I have a testimony of Joseph Smith, that he did receive a vision from God the Father and His son Jesus Christ. That through Joseph Smith the gospel was restored. I know that President Thomas S. Monson is a prophet. I know that as we follow God's commandments and do the things He has asked us to we will be happy and receive all the blessings that He has promised. I know that the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is the true church. After watching this movie it makes me want to be better. To complain a little less and stand for truth and righteousness.

New Camera!

Elder Holland

I was just listening to Elder Holland's address at the BYU devotional from this past Tuesday. This is the second time I have listened to it. I really have enjoyed it and wanted to share it with you. You can find it by going to byu.tv then once the page has loaded (it takes a minute) click on Tuesday January 13 2009. Then click on (you might have to scroll) 11:00 am BYU devotional. Then it will appear. It will start out with a dance group, but just fast foward to the talk. He gives very wise and inspired counsel and I know if we follow it we will be blessed.

By the way I am sorry we haven't posted any pictures. Our camera broke and we ordered a new one. It arrived last night so we will post some very soon.

Holiday Fun!

It all started when Avery took her uncle Ryan to the MTC. He will be there for three weeks before he leaves for Jamaica.

That weekend, we went to visit Josh's grandparents. Avery had a fun time with them, especially her great grandpa. He kept taking her to listen to their clock. (If you push a button it makes really pretty music.) Avery kept staring at it and he was nice to keep taking her back to look at it.

After the nice visit with the grandparents we went to dinner and temple square with my parents. The lights were beautiful. We stopped in the visitors center to see the Christus and to warm up a little bit.

This tree is in the Joseph Smith building. We had a group picture of all of us, but it turned out blurry, so here is a nice one of Avery and her grandma Cindy and grandpa Mark.

While we were in the Joseph Smith building we got some hot chocolate to help warm us up. It worked!

For family night we made a gingerbread house. This is the first one we have made together. I hope it becomes a tradition.

The night of Christmas Eve we went to my Aunt Sherrie's house for dinner. Avery had a good time with her green beans! I don't know if any really made it in her mouth.

Here is Avery and her cousin Hannah in matching pajamas. We didn't plan ahead. We both just happened to have the same pair for them to wear that night. Sarah and I always had matching pajamas for Christmas Eve, and now our girls can take on that tradition.

Christmas morning!

Her first present! She loves riding around on her new little car. She knew just how to sit on it and where to put her hands, what a natural!

Thanksgiving!

This year we spent Thanksgiving with Josh's family. We had a great time. One of Avery's favorite things this trip, among many, was seeing her cousin Kayden, who is just 2 months older than her. Avery was always so excited whenever he was around and enjoyed getting to play with him. After Thanksgiving dinner, while on their dads' shoulders, Avery and Kayden gave each other hugs and kisses.

Look how hard they were laughing! It was so cute and fun to watch.

Avery also got to meet her Great Grandma Betty on Thanksgiving. Avery liked looking at her and pulling on her earings.

Great Grandma Betty had a suprise 80th birthday party while we were there. She was very suprised and enjoyed the party. Here is a family pic!

Cap Look-alike Meter

There you go, there you have it, Avery looks like her Mom and Dad!

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