Merry Christmas!

Visit with Santa 2010

Well, it looks like I've fallen quite behind on the picture front! With my last post being in mid October, I've missed a month! Here are some pics of Avery's visit to see Santa this year....not a single tear this year....but no smiles either. I finally had to tell Avery to just look at Santa so we could get some pics without the serious scorn on her face. She was excited to tell him that she wanted a "Mommy Baby" this year. When he asked if that's all she wanted. she said 'yes, just a Mommy Baby'. Easy enough!

If you want to see the pictures the event photographer took, you can see them here: (Avery is the covergirl - pictures 1 - 13) http://share.shutterfly.com/action/welcome?sid=0Acs27JkzbN2bi4

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**