Avery's Antics 2.2

Running up to me with her play phone, "Mommy, I need you help me text somebody!"

After tooting on me on the couch - "Watch out for land mines." (a term she picked up at a friend's BBQ - they have a dog!)

"Avery you've been standing at the screen door for awhile... What are you doing?" I'm counting the people going by.  *pause*  That's one.  *pause*  That's two..."

Referencing the time (especially close to bedtime): "What thirty is it?" or "What clock is it?"

"What does a policeman say?" "He says you have to wear your seatbelt and drive safely. Those are the rules." "Oh, that's some good instructions."

Avery was in the shower with me and I was itching my belly button. "Don't poke the baby!!!"

Lake Days

Thanks to the Frederick's for providing some seriously amazing grub & relaxation time!

Red, White and Boom 2011

Columbus celebrated America's freedom on Friday with Red, White & Boom! 

Beautiful weather and quality fair food... BBQ ribs, I love you.

Live music along the river.

Avery rockin' the glow bracelets, necklace, halo and wand.

Waiting with Oma for the fireworks. It was the first year she stayed up late enough to see them and was very excited at first. Then terrified/screaming when they started. But after watching them safely from inside for awhile (and wearing Opa's noise-cancelling headphones), she did eventually "like" them.