Never before seen footage!

I stumbled upon some pics downloaded from Michael's phone that I hadn't seen before and thought I would share them on the blog.

First a pic of Michael on his quad because its probably his favorite and I never give him much face time on here.

This is Avery at her first doctor's apt when she was a few days old.

It think this was the same day when we stopped to feed her before driving the rest of the way home. My sweet girl has already changed so much.



This is me in labor having contractions. A few minutes later we found out that I was already dilated to a 7 but it was not her head trying to come out.

Joshua loving chocolate icecream just like his mom. Ahhhh Baskin Robbins.

Dance Party

Frequently our family plays music on our computer and dances around, yes all of us. The boys have some pretty good moves and are especially energized by a Jock Jams music mix. The song has part of YMCA in it, so I taught Ethan to do the dance for it and now he's obsessed. What am I doing to my kids : )
Anyways enjoy a small view into our family's dance party.

Avery 2 Months

Avery is 2 months old and growing everyday. She went to the doctor this past week and weighed in at 10lbs 6oz and 22 1/2 inches, about 50th percentile in both. She's bigger than the boys were at this point but I guess she started bigger. She had to get her 2 month shots too, and when she started her "I'm in pain" cry it brought tears to my eyes. I know I'm a big baby I can give another kid shots but cry when my kids get them.


She still doesn't sleep at night very well but she treats us during the day with some smiles that make it all worth it.

She also just started liking being under her activity mat, grandma and grandpa barnum bought her.

Avery's Blessing

Avery had her blessing at church last Sunday, May 1st. We had a great weekend to celebrate. Aunt Beka and her family, Aunt Elizabeth and her family, Grandma and Grandpa Barnum and Great Grandpa Barnum all came to celebrate. We had a house full of people but had great fun. The cousins especially had fun playing at the park and playing nintendo.
On Sunday Grandma Connie, Uncle Will and Stephanie also came to celebrate with Avery. Avery's day was very special and she looked just like an angel. Daddy gave her a name and blessing, Avery cried the whole time but it was beautiful just the same.

This is Avery getting dressed. The picture makes me think of future days when we'll be helping her get into a white dress, for her baptism and her wedding.

This is Avery and cousin Bo who is 6 weeks older. He's super cute and someday soon they'll both be running around with the other cousins.

Fun cousins in the morning. Joshua and Ethan played non-stop and loved every minute of it.

Mommy and her sweet girl getting ready for church.

Great Grandpa Barnum holding his newest great grand child.

All of my family that came for the blessing.

Our most recent family photo.

Last but not least Avery with her Daddy.