Finally! Some decent white stuff in the South!

Grandee and Grandpa Garvin, I mean, uh, Santa, brought Avery a very adorable snow suit for Christmas this year, and we were beginning to wonder if it would get proper use this year. Today's snowfall answered  that question! As soon as there was a good couple inches on the ground, we whipped out the snow suit and headed out to play. Avery preferred to just walk around in the snow and watch Daddy throw snowballs at Ivan. She did help Daddy build a tiny snowman and I even caught her taking a little taste of the snow.
Thanks for the snow suit Grandpa and Grandee! It definitely came in handy today!

Miss Priss

Genetics?

I know I never do this with my cereal bowl, (well not with Avery in the room at least)....it must just be genetics. Grandaddy and Uncle Bill are known to lick their plates when they are finished with a meal....but I don't think our innocent, little princess has ever witnessed this embarrassing act...yep, gotta be genetics!

PWS Poster Family?...Uh, I think not.

Freshly sliced organic apple....check
Adorable, hungry little girl....check
One washable plastic bib.....check
One small caramel dip....check
New poster-family for PWS....uh, er, em....

Hey, the apples were organic and the small container offered a perfect fine motor skill challenge.

That is, until she realized those healthy organic apples were slowing her down.

I recently became an official Parent Mentor for our Georgia PWS Chapter. After this, they may think twice about that decision.
These fine, sugar-filled moments don't come around often, so when they do, we savor the moment!

Ponytails, pigtails and all things girly...

Funny how each child has their own personality despite environment or other influencing factors. I myself, was quite the tomboy growing up so how did I end up with a sassy, girly-girl???

She just needs 'JUICY' written across that cute little toosh! (pardon Ivan's chicken leg in the lower corner)

Yes, you are seeing correctly...those are freshly painted pink fingernails :)

Santa Baby

Christmas around the Garvin house was very exciting this year! Avery was amped and constantly telling us, "Santa bring my baby!" Unfortunately in all this excitement she was less than thrilled to have her picture taken. Here are a few of the decent ones I was able to snag....and yes, Santa did bring her a babydoll!

'Hmm, what do I want for Christmas?'

Avery's Wee School Class Christmas Party

Daddy helping Avery paint her ornament

Mommy and Avery doing the Golden Book gift exchange

And my new favorite shot from the holidays! Avery lovin' on "Gan-daddy" (doesn't get much sweeter than this!)

Baby It's Cold Outside...

Our little sweet pea LOVES to play outside, and isn't about to let a little 45 degrees keep her from a little outdoor playtime. (Before you grant me the 'Mother of the Year' award, we only play outside for short periods)

I mean, someone's gotta mow the sidewalk and walk the dog, right?

              

Well, at least we are getting extra wear out of the adorable vest jacket Gram bought!