Laying around

Avery had a ball this past week with lots of laughs and smiles. She's already on a very drooly track to teething (thus the constant hands in the mouth), and she has also improved her head and neck strength.


Relaxing with her favorite bunny and quilt.

Passover

The 'our family' kids enjoyed meeting Avery on Saturday for Passover. Abby held Avery lots and lots and got some qt with her new cousin.

Avery loves shoving fingers into her mouth now. She even figured out how to ditch the pacifier for her tasty fingers (sometimes she sucks both the pacifier and fingers at the same time).

The last time Avery will be wearing her purple sweatsuit... she was not happy - we made her wear it and it was too tight.

Happy 2nd Birthday Tillie!

Our computer is on the fritz, so in lieu of our funny Tillie videos from the St. Louis trip - here's some Tillie and "Ba-Avery" pics to celebrate her 2nd birthday!
Happy Birthday Tillie!

All the Eckert/Berge girls together (and one soon to be Griebling)

Shana holding Avery and Tillie and a bun in the oven.

Avery watching and learning from her cousin.

The two girls holding hands.

Passover pics coming soon....:)

What a week - part 1

Too much happened this past week for one blog entry! Wednesday, Scott was sworn into the NY Bar!! Avery and I attended the ceremony at the Appellate Court and watched Scott become an official lawyer! YAY! Avery was the best-behaved child at the ceremony and fell asleep while we waited for her Daddy to sign the book of NY attorneys.

Thursday, Avery turned 3 months old and spent the day with Grandma and Grandpop at the Brooklyn Promenade! Where did the time go already?? I guess that’s what happens when you are sleep deprived!

Friday morning, we hit the road for St. Louis and Aunt Lisa’s bridal shower. Avery was terrific on the plane and was in relatively good spirits for most of the trip. Sometimes a house full of the Eckert/Toybes/Dirks/Kleiner clan caused for a meltdown, but she was passed around like a hot potato and she was full of smiles and laughs. She especially loved meeting her cousin Tillie (more to come on video in part 2)!!!!

Saturday afternoon we finally made it to Aunt Lisa’s shower (and she was certainly showered with lots of gifts!). Saturday night was a 2nd bday party for Tillie!!! Avery’s 3 month bday was also celebrated, but somebody was being rocked in her stroller to fall asleep and missed the festivities.

Sunday was brunch at Grandpa Mush’s house and lots of kisses and hugs goodbye. Avery was pretty calm again on the plane and seemed thrilled to be home with her toys and crib.

The new lawyer and his girl!

Posing with the judges

Getting clean for the trip to St. Louis.

Gramps and Grandma Deborah at the shower

Avery and her marmel

the happy couple - Lisa and Tyler

Avery with Aunt Sharlene, Uncle Tyler, Aunt Lisa, Aunt Shana (who is 25 weeks pregnant with Tillie's little sister) and Aunt Shelley!

Lisa and Tyler with Grandpa Mush

G'pa with Aunt Terriann and cousin Sarah

Avery back home again laying on her beautiful quilt that Marmel made for her!!!!!! We love it!

12 weeks old!

Avery has two new habits this week... she likes to touch her stuffed bunny (and sometimes fall asleep with her) and she loves her activity mat from Aunt Peggy and Uncle Ken. Missy, our bday cat from below, has been extremely sweet towards Avery this past week and even came up on the couch this weekend and cuddled up next to Avery. Unfortunately for both cats, Avery has kicked and punched them when they're too close, but we are still hoping they can all be friends in the years ahead.