Avery's 6 month check-up

Avery had her 6th month check up on Tuesday. She is getting so big and growing up so fast. She is rolling over and trying to sit up, she doesn't quite have the balancing act down so she usually falls forward or to the side. Her check-up went well, she is 14 pounds 8.5 ounces (20%), 26 1/2 inches long (75%), and her head is 42 1/4 (45%). I looked back at Travis's records to compare stats, Travis was 19 pounds 8 ounces (80%), 28 3/4 inches long (95%), and his head circumference was 17 1/2 (73%). I think it's fun to compare and see how different they are. Avery cried when she got her shots, like most kids do... Travis watched lovingly, happy it wasn't him getting them. Avery was running a fever that night, 102 F, under the arm temp. Luckily it went down and she is doing good now. Overall, Avery is a joy and I love watching her grow and express her personality. I especially love how she watches Travis and smiles.

Back to the gym

Well I finally did it... yes, joined the gym since moving to Colorado. Avery is now 6 months old, so it's defiantly time to get back in shape. OK so day one, a spin class. Day two a power pump class (weight training, squats, squats, and more squats.) Day three another spin class! My plan was to go to a total body conditioning class tomorrow, but I can't even walk. My muscles are so sore, I think my body is in shock. Travis did pretty good, he cried the first two days I left him, but today he was a lot better about me leaving him. Today they had Kid Fit, so Travis got to go play on the basketball court and run around. Hopefully he will get used to going and start looking forward to it. Avery of course is always having a good time. Well, wish me luck on my road to fitness.

Peek-a-boo!

Travis loves it when Avery laughs, so he likes to make her laugh by playing peek-a-boo with her. Avery just smiles and laughs at Travis, while Travis thinks it's the funniest thing ever, and laughs back at Avery. Travis says... "smiling, Avery smiling." Not much more to say about it, other than I love my kids and am happy I'm at home and not promoting the motocross race this weekend in the snow. Yes, we are having more snow in April!

Happy 3rd Travis!

Well my little guy just turned three! I can still remember being pregnant with him like it was yesterday... he is growing up so fast. I must say Travis is the light of Clint and mines life. We can't wait to see or hear what he is going to do next. He is so smart and curious, has a lust for life, and is always on the move, he has to be doing something at all times which makes my day very busy, yet he is the reason to wake up everyday and do it all over again. I love being a parent and love being his mom.

We decided to go to Chuck-E-Cheese this year for Travis's Birthday. Travis was very excited for his big day, I had told him a few days before his birthday that maybe he would get some new motorcycles for his birthday, so for two days he went around the house saying... "get some more motorcycles for my birthday." It was the first thing out of his mouth in the morning... good thing I bought him some new motorcycles! :-) We got snow the morning of his Birthday, I took a couple of pictures of Travis playing in it, and of him trying to help blow up his balloons.

Travis was a little bit overwhelmed at Chuck-E-Cheese, but overall I think really enjoyed himself. Of course we wished all family members could of been here, but hopefully reading this and seeing the pictures is like you were here. Travis road some rides, had pizza and birthday cake, opened presents, and even played skee ball with us toward the end of the party.

Travis went with me to order his Birthday cake the day before, and I showed him the motorcycles that were going to be on his cake, he was so happy, but when he realized the bikes weren't going home with us right then he started to have a little fit, so needless to say when I picked his cake up on Monday, he was very excited. I got a couple of pictures of Travis admiring his cake before the party... oh, he may have snuck a taste.

I just want to thank everyone for making his Birthday a special one! He loved all his gifts and seeing all of you! And cutos to Kyle for showing up broken leg and all!

I love you, I love you Av's!

Travis did the cutest thing today... Avery was laying on the floor by Travis while he played with his motorcycles, when he leaned and said, I love you, I love you Av's! He keeps handing her his toys, mostly his motorcycles and laughs because she puts everything in her mouth right now.

He also decided to throw things... mainly toys over the fence today into the neighbors yard. Let's see, two motorcycles, two balls, a toy pig and lots of rocks made it over before I saw what was happening and stop ed him.

The life of a toddler!

March Blizzard!

OK, we have what 2 days left of March, and what do we get hit with??? Oh, a Blizzard! I must say Travis loved every minute of it. We have shoveled snow for two days straight. In this case, I think the pictures tell it all...

Freestyle Motocross AKA "Trick Riders"

Well we have completed two MX races this year, the first was 2/22/09, the second 3/22/09. Travis went to the Pepsi Center 3/21/09 with Grandma & Grandpa Bassett to watch Freestyle Motocross! He has been fascinated by the tricks ever since Grandma Britt bought him a Motocross DVD that has a Freestyle segment in it. Clint and I unfortunately couldn't go because of the race we were promoting. I do know Travis had a ball! He plays with his motorcycles everyday, making them do tricks!