Lately...

Just a random smattering of what we've been up to in the McNeil house lately.

Avery's been taking swim lessons for about 2 months now and is really improving. Considering that as recent as July she absolutely refused to put her face in the water, she's come really far! Aww, my little mermaid.
(And if you're in the San Diego area, I highly recommend Murray Callan Swim School in PB)

This funny girl continues to amuse me with her witty comments and exploding imagination. Yes, she really did insist on walking through the entire grocery store with her babies in her cart and pretend cellphone to one ear. Her multi-tasking made me laugh, as well as many of our fellow shoppers.

Earlier this month, we had the pleasure of joining our good friend Tyrone in celebrating his marriage to the lovely Wallis. It was our first time watching the ponies at the Del Mar Racetrack. Avery had a blast picking and cheering for her horse each race.



Aspen turned 7 on Sept. 16th! Her adoptive family texted me this note: "She woke up to a 3ft bone and a new bed! Now off for a long walk and home for a nap before her party tonight. What a life!"

Grandma Laurie sent a little care package of goodies for Miss A (and baby boy) recently. Painting this suncatcher was her favorite!

Speaking of baby boy... he is growing like a weed! Pregnancy is the only time in my life that my otherwise stick straight hair gets a little curl to it. It's so nice being able to hop out of the shower, scrunch with mousse and run! 25 weeks down, 15 or so to go.

Avery's Antics 2.3

"How do you get married?"
Well, once you are older and you find a boy who is your best friend and who loves Jesus as much as you do, and you want to spend your life with him, then he will ask you to marry him.
"When I'm old enough Daddy will pick a boy for me. That's his job."


"You can't say sh*t. That's a bad word."


"Why can't chicks drive?" 
What do you mean?
"Daddy said chicks can't drive."


"Queens have birthday parties and Kings go to work."