Holidazzle Parade

TJ, myself, Maddi and Avery joined Travis, Dyan, Aidan, Scarlett and Felicity at their hotel room downtown. We all were going to go to the Holidazzle Parade downtown at 6:30 on Saturday!

We got to their hotel room and we decided to try to go to Macy's 8th Floor display. We got all the kids ready to go and off we went. Well that came to a screeching halt because it would have taken us over an hour to get to the display. We turned our large strollers and went back down and went back to the hotel room and ordered some pizza!

While we waited for the pizza, the men went to get a few cocktails! The kids enjoyed running around and playing with each other and getting in to things! Of course their hotel room had a very nice bathroom that had a bidet! Once us parents were busy the kids got in the bathroom. Aidan and Madison enjoyed the splashing of the water in the bidet...GROSS!!!!

The pizza finally arrived...the kids were HUNGRY!! We got the kids pizza ready...shirts off!!! The kids LOVED the pizza...they all wanted each others! The adults had a couple adult cocktails while the children enjoyed their juice and milk!

After eating, cleaning all the grease and pizza sauce up we winterized the kids and got them in the strollers (the girls couldn't move)! Here is Madison, minus her blanket...she was ready to rock and roll!

Off we went in to the blistering cold! I quickly ran across the street and got us a good spot...right at the corner! The only problem with our spot was that it was REALLY windy! I am telling ya all, it was COLD!!! All us adults were cold...so we knew the kids were!

One float went down Nicollett Ave, so we though SWEET its starting! Well, we were wrong! There was a LONG wait before the next one came. We decided to move towards a different part because it was really cold and the kids started to get antsy and whinny. As soon as we left our spot and went to the other side closer to the hotel...the floats came. I took Aidan and TJ took Madison and we lifted them up as high as we could so they could see the floats pass by! They LOVED what they saw but their little cheeks were so red and it was time! They saw some cool floats but maybe next year it won't be as cold and windy so we all can enjoy it! It was a good attempt made by all! Ya just never know Minnesota and how the winter will be!

We got back to the hotel room and the kids ran around a bit and we decided it was time to head back home! We gathered our belongings and said our goodbyes and thanked Dyan and Travis for inviting us. We can't wait for next years attempt!

Happy 6 months Avery Elizabeth

Avery 1 day old!

6 MONTHS OLD!!!

Avery is 1/2 way to her first birthday. Holy crap! Its gone by fast and slow at the same time. She was a tough for the first 4-5 months. The last couple months she has been great!

• She is wearing mostly all 9 month clothing...only a couple 6 month clothes fit her. She is in 12 month pj's at this moment! She is tall drink of water!
• She is eating all baby food now and has even tried some table food. She prefers cereal and baby food right now! She actually loves to have small bites of cheerios and those cereal puffs for babies.
• She is now sitting up and playing with toys! She is giggling a lot and now making some crazy weird smiles...its too funny...see the pics for yourself!
• She is wanting to crawl but not quite getting it yet. She will get on her knees but ends up scooting backwards. She is a HUGE mover in the crib. She is all over in that thing.
• She continues to still be a BIG hand sucker, which means...DROOL Machine. Also a BIG spitter upper! Some days are better than others, but some are NOT fun! She basically always smells of formula! But I love it :)
• She is a BIG momma's girl, which I secretly love (sometimes)!
• She is starting to talk a lot...nothing too specific but I think I have heard Dada come out a couple times. Let me tell you this if she says Dadda before Momma...I will NOT be a happy camper! :)
• Her big sister, Madison Jo, loves her to pieces but gets quite jealous of her! She has never actually intentially hurt her yet but sure has yanked toys out of her hand. We are working on sharing ALL of Madison's toys :)
• She WAS sleeping through the night for about 3-4 weeks but since last weekend she decided to wake up numerous times. I believe she is teething. Let me tell you no matter how cute she is I HATE teething more than anything! Its just a pain in the butt and there isn't anything that we can do for her except lather on some Orajel and Tylenol...and of course hope and pray it doesn't last too long!
• She is already in a big girl car seat and is doing great in it!

Of course when I was taking pictures of Avery this morning Madison HAD to be in the picture too! She was laying in bed and didn't want to wake up today and this was the ONLY thing that would get her out :) She is a DORK but love it!

Fun Day with Aiden!!

On Saturday, Aiden came over and spent the day with us all! TJ, my dad and Aiden took the dogs and went pheasant hunting (didn't see or shoot anything). The guys came back and all took naps and then around 4pm everyone went bowling! It was the first time for Madison to bowl and she did well! She got antsy between her turn but she was really good! Aiden was such a good helper getting her ball all set up for her to push! After bowling we came home and ordered some pizza and had a movie night! Aiden brought a great movie, "Santa Paws" and had some popcorn and marshmallows! All in all it was a great day/evening! Thanks Aiden for playing with Madison the whole time...she LOVES YOU!!! Thanks to Mom and Dad for the bowling and pizza...it was a fun day!

Walker Time

So now that Avery is about 6 months old I figured I would bring out the Jeep Walker! She loved it and of course Madison did great and showed her how to use it! OH and after Avery was out of it, Madison had to help herself in and of course got stuck!!

Black Friday

So this year Black Friday was not as fun as last year! I was sorta disappointed! First started out that the ONLY day the girls sleep in was TODAY! The only day I wanted them to wake up early was today...they never listen :) They were REALLY tired from all the fun yesterday!

Well the girls FINALLY woke up at 6:30 and we went to Target to get a few items! Nothing special...except the deal with the kids 3 piece suitcase for Madison!

After we went shopping and then stopped for breakfast for the second year in a row (new tradition)! It was fun!

We got home and started to unload and put up the Christmas Tree while Avery was napping! It looks great!

Thanksgiving 2010

Hope everyone had a GREAT Thanksgiving! We had a great one filled with love, food, joy, fun and FAMILY!!! Nothing is better than fun with family! Here are some pictures that capture our day!

We went to eat at the Kvilhaug's and then headed over to Pam's and Scott's house for some fun and games! We ran out of battery by the time we got to the Pam's...bummer!

It was all great fun and thanks to everyone! We love you and blessed you are all in our lives!

Matchy Matchy!

So I decided to join the bandwagon and get matching pajamas for the girls! I could not resist! Avery needed new pajamas so I let Madison pick the color and style! She was so excited for her Jammie Time!

Had to put this picture up because you would have thought I shined a spot light in their eyes! Goofy girls!!!

The Holiday Season is approaching!

Madison found a Santa hat! She had fun wearing it! Tis the Season!

I can't get over how long her hair looks in these pictures!

Avery is SITTING now!

Avery is getting at that age now that she can sit up and play with her toys for a short period of time with out me holding her! Its a nice short break and Madison is enjoying that Avery can play but having some difficulties with now really having to share her toys! She is adjusting well!

Big Day for Avery

Well folks...Avery has outgrown her infant car seat. No more lugging around that heavy thing! Avery has outgrown the length requirements...she is a tall one. I wonder where she gets that from? :) Now me and the girls have to figure out or new way of traveling for our weekly/bi-weekly Target runs!

Now that she outgrew her seat she is now in the big girl car seat! Convertible seat here we come! Her first day was this morning! She did GREAT!

We even ventured out to Sam's Club (she did great to and from the store)! I was SOOOO happy because they had the two seats in the front! All shopping centers should...come on people!!!! I let Avery sit in the front seat...with the straps around her and a blanket to support more! She did GREAT! She did start to lean a bit every once in a while towards her sister and Madison had to get used to that...the invading sister space is starting :)

It was a good yet sad yet proud day for this Momma! Can you believe she will be 6 months in a little over a week! YIKES!

Small Changes...

So there has been a change in how we are eating at the table! Avery has upgraded to a high chair! She is sitting where Madison used to sit. Madison sits in a booster chair at the table! They both LOVE IT! Madison loves laughing at her sister and eating at the table and Avery loves playing with toys at the chair!

Here is big girl Madison enjoying some blueberries at the table!

Avery sitting in her new seat, playing with her toys.

She is getting antsy for her cereal with a little bit of apples!

When the boys are away the girls play!!!

TJ, my dad, Brent and Drew all went hunting this weekend!

So it was a girls weekend! Madison got invited to hang out with Auntie Sami! She spent the day with her and then went to a fun birthday party! She had a blast. She got home around 8pm and then went RIGHT to bed! She was one tired lady!

Avery, my mom and myself went shopping with Grandma Joan and Aunt Jill! It was a blast. We went to Ridgedale and had fun shopping! Avery did SOOOOOOO good! She was content and just hung out! It only took her 5 1/2 months...haha! We went to lunch at Big Bowl (thanks Jill)! Then Avery, my mom and I went shopping at Target! It was a fun day!

Madison all dressed up for her fun day with Sami! I was SOOO excited to dress her up in the adorable outfit she got from Aunt Pam! She is even wearing cute tall black boots!

Avery laughing and smiley all day at the mall! She is too cute!

Cold = Fires= Happy Bria

So since the weather is getting colder its time for some fires! I LOVE having fires more than anything! It is so calming, warm and peaceful! I could have on everyday if TJ would allow because he is the one that does it ;)

The furnace went out for a few days so I was ONE happy camper when we used the fireplace all the time! As you can tell Madison was very intrigued by the fire. It is the first time she has seen a fire in a fireplace (we never had a fire last year) or ever if I can remember correctly! She kept saying Hot Fire!

This is one of the things I enjoy about the cold weather...and that is it ;)

Frick or Freat

Sorry for the videos...but I couldn't resist!

Here is a video of Madison practicing Trick or Treat! However, she was VERY distracted by miss Avery and tickeling her! Its cute and hard not to share!!

Dolls Dolls Dolls

So in our toy area we have a HUGE number of babies/dolls! Madison has always loved her babies and now take a look for yourself how much Avery likes them! She may like them because she wants to eat the head but its too cute how big her eyes get!!