A-plus Avery

PEOPLE. It's late and I really need to go to bed, but I've been sitting on my computer looking through old photos (and you think Facebook is a time suck...) and for some reason in one folder I have these two photos right next to each other and I cannot stop flipping between them. Back and forth, back and forth.

How did this precious baby turn into such an adorable young lady? Like, overnight? And OH those cheeks. Still so squishy and kissable. This momma will never stop kissing those sweet cheekies. Irresistible.

I just wanted to update everyone that she continues to do fabulous in school and on all of her goals, and her mommy and daddy could not be prouder. At our parent/teacher conference last week we were informed that if there were "real" grades in preschool, Avery would be an "A" student and she SO enjoys her teachers and classroom and works SO SO hard every single day. We are especially excited that in the last couple of months, her right arm has been making leaps and bounds of progress! We can't wait to see where this will lead.

Lil' bub's seizures are also currently controlled, as far as we can tell, by her new meds and that is something we are immensely grateful for right now.

Oh, did I mention we also found a house? FINALLY. I'm excited to share more about it soon. Good night!

Proust Questionnaire

This past week I did something very rare. I grabbed a magazine as I was checking out at the grocery store. Crazy, I know! Not some silly gossip though, 'twas Vanity Fair. One of my favorite mags that used to be devoured consistently, but rarely ever now. I wonder why? 

I love reading the Proust questionnaire at the end of every issue. They say the answers to these questions reveals a person's true nature. Sounds a little dramatic to me, but I think it's fun anyway! Behold, my true nature:

What is your greatest fear?
losing someone I love

What is your current state of mind?
a bit fragile, a bit optimistic

What is your favorite occupation?
mother 

Which living person do you most admire?
Tina Fey

Who is your favorite fictional hero?
this one is super hard! probably Jane Austen's Emma. So flawed, but always has the best of intentions :) 

Who are you real-life heroes?
Mothers with special needs children

What is your most treasured possession?
my children

When and where were you happiest?
My honeymoon with Bub the hub, Cabo San Lucas

What is the trait you most deplore in yourself?
procrastination

What is the trait you most deplore in others?
That's a tie: bigotry and using faith as a weapon against others

What is your greatest extravagance?
eating out whenever I want to

What is your favorite journey?
to the beach

What do you most dislike about your appearance?
my, ahem, chest area

What do you consider the most over-rated virtue?
natural childbirth

On what occasion do you lie?
to save someone's feelings

If you could change one thing about your family, what would it be?
I would give Avery what she deserves- the chance to live a normal life

If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be?
over analyzing

What do you consider your greatest achievement?
taking care of my children, every day

Where would you like to live?
on a lake in Italy

What is the quality you most admire in a man?
self confidence

What is the quality you most admire in a woman?
flexibility in any given situation

What is it you most dislike?
getting up early

What do you value most in you friends?
being a good listener

How would you like to die?
surrounded by my family

If you were to die & come back as a person or an animal, what do you think it would be?
cat, for sure

If you could choose an object to come back as, what would you choose?
blankie

What is your motto, the words you live by or that mean a lot to you?
Be the change you want to see in this world

Who has been the greatest influence on you?
my husband

Life in quick pics 2

Thought it was time for a new round! Past four months in quick pics, here we go...

                              do you not let your 1yr old drive?   Avery cuddling w/school Santa

        M taking precious pics of her footie toes & mommy taking pic of her new slippers

 hold up...so I wasn't supposed to take everything out of your purse?

                                       when daddy's not here,                 At work with Nana

                                 Elmo makes dr. apptmt's better!

she tasted the lemon from my water, hilarity!

                               M loves wearin' her backpack!   Early morning Avery hair...

                                                                                                      looks suspicously like mommy's

I think the girls were a little tired out by Easter festivities

                                   sweet new baby Colby                    fierce Avery....roar!

when the hub cooks it ain't low fat, but it sure is good (& artistic ha!)

                   Avery & mommy at the zoo      Maddie wanted to swing with dolly  :)

               Avery hearts H-E-B car carts    Maddie & mommy pancake breakfast!!