one month and counting

We ventured to the pediatrian's office for Avery's 1 month check-up, and here are her stats: 9.75 lbs (95%), and 23 inches (70%). I have no clue where she's getting her height from...definitely not mom!

a whale of a time

We gave Avery her first official bath last night in her baby whale tub. And, she absolutely loved it! After many a screaming sponge baths, I was surprised that she did so well. I'm sure it was the warm warm water and shampoo head massage that sold her. I'm sure most parents tend to think that their baby is the cutest thing that ever lived...and I have found myself to be no different. There is something about Avery girl's teeny tiny button nose, big butterfly eyes, and soft smile that get me every time. I can just feel my heart melting!

What an amazing 4 weeks we have had with her! I love every single one of her faces: the pouting face, the fussy face, the sad & tired face, and the poor me I'm hungry face. I especially love the unexpected moments of love I find for her. Getting up in the middle of the night is oh-so-horrible until I look at those glittery eyes staring up at me.


I find myself wondering how this whole ordeal ever started, how I ever came to have a child, to be a mom, or how on earth I could ever love something so much! Here she is at 1 month old- my wet and slippery baby seal.

Here are some more pics!

avery taylor

It's a girl! Our little miss Avery Taylor was born via cesarean on Thursday, January 21st at 9:32am. She was 8lbs, 14oz, and 21 inches long. We've had her for just under 3 weeks now and can't imagine our lives without her!

Looking more like her daddy, she was born with crazy hair, big big mermaid eyes, long fingers, a button nose, and pixie-pointed ears! I never knew how much I could love something so new and little.

Here is the ever-growing album of favorite pics!