Hilton Head 2010 - part 1

Okay, okay. I know I promised these pics long ago, but I just took way too many this year. I could just slap them on here with no editing, but that's not how I roll. So, I'll just have to post them in stages.
I'll start with some father-daughter pics from this year's Garvin-family beach trip. Some of my favorite pictures to take are of my two favorite people. I just love pics of Tripp and Avery together....they make my heart smile! You can just see the love....



There's nothing like being Daddy's Little Girl!



School Portrait 2010

It's already that time of year! School picture day. The second week in September, Avery's special needs school had picture day. Now-a days they have you order the picture before they are ever even taken! So you fork over the money and cross your fingers for a decent pic. Believe it or not, getting Avery to smile for the camera is not an easy task.....this photographer has my vote for photographer of the year!

* Don't worry family & friends, I ordered extras!
Thanks Aim, for the adorable dress :)

New 'Little Miracle'!!!!!!

Look who's riding a tricycle!!!!!!

We have been working on this in therapy for a year and she is finally able to pedal!!!! She still needs a tiny push to help her initially get going, but we are so excited to see her pedal around!!!  I love seeing all her hard work pay off!!!!

Daisy does therapy

Avery's babydoll, Daisy has been doing some therapy lately. Avery has been working with her on trunk control with the therapy ball. 

Aquatic Therapy

Avery is thoroughly enjoying her new aquatic therapy! She loves the therapist, Ms Lindsy and is completely worn out after each session.  Here are some pics from a recent session.

Picking a toy

Working on the stairs

She can climb out all on her own now!!!!

Her favorite part....jumping in!

Her least favorite part...floating on her back - she really fights this one! **Note the leg flailing around**

First Day of School....Again

Avery's Open House and first day of school for the church Weeschool

Open House

Avery and Ms Michele (oh, and of course she found a babydoll in the classroom....she'll do fine!)

Avery's class theme is Noah's Ark

Daddy and Avery leaving Open House

First Day of School

Twenty & Counting

Just for giggles, we decided to line up all of Avery's babydolls for a group picture. Twenty babydolls and counting! She has set names for about 11 of them, but regularly plays with all of them.

Her three favorites that go most places with us and take turns sleeping in her bed, are the three closest to her....'New Baby' (the blonde under her chin), 'Forla' (the brunette beside her) and her all time favorite in her lap, 'Effa'. Effa was given to Avery by Uncle Bill & Aunt Lynn on her second Christmas and she instantly fell in love with her.