Painted Nails

Sorry Daddy, but he asked me to.  I promise I had nothing to do with him asking either. 

My toe nails are "BLUE"

What do Avery ask me to do? That would be paint his toe nails.  Promise i didn't even mention it to him as an idea. I only asked what color.Of course he answered "BLUE" so we  got out the blue nail polish and got to work. 

Sitting very still, watching.

Avery sat very still and did a great job while I so very professionally painted his tiny toe nails blue. He was so proud when we were done, he loved showing them off to everyone he saw, and with the 4th of July coming up  his color choice was perfect.

Drinking From the Sprinkler

How do you get a drink in the summer?

Best way to stay hydrated!

From the sprinkler of course!

Summer Sickness

Working on a puzzle while we wait

Avery has been trying to kick a "summer cold" for the past month, so finally after a very long sleepless night. I made an appoint for Avery to see his doctor. Ears were clear but his lungs were not, Avery has phenomena, but not to worry he hasn't noticed yet:) Hopefully his med kick in quick!

Big Boy Bed

Well the time has come that our baby no longer needs a crib. Even though he only climbed out once (and I actually watched him do it), it was just time, he was ready. 

Good Bye Crib!

So with a sad heart we took apart the crib. Avery wasn’t sad it thought it was the greatest thing ever, with the bottom out he was a supper cool climber. 

Look at me mama!

 Avery helped every step of the way with this new big boy bed (aka toddler bed) . He helped carry it into his room, move the mattress and make the bed, he was a big help!

Trying out his new Big Boy Bed

Like every parent moving their baby to a bed from a crib (cage) I wondered how many times I would have to put him back in his bed or if  I would find him passed out in his room hunched over some toys after playing all night, but actually it went surprisingly well. 
 

Perfect fit!

Pretending to Sleep

Avery got to stay up a bit later then normal while I rearranged his room, so he was a bit more tired ten usual, and with the added bonus of sleeping with my childhood stuffed animal if he stayed in bed, he did in fact stay in bed, all night long!

Sound asleep all night long!

Self Portraits

Walk Home By Avery Barbeau (age 2)

 While on our way home from the park Avery was inspired and wanted to take some self portraits. I call this body of work, Walk Home, enjoy!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Happy Father's Day

Best Daddy!

Happy Father's Day to the Best Daddy a little boy could ever ask for!

Riding Papas big Momo

Train ride with Papa GT

And to the best two Papas around!

A Day Out With GG & GT

 As a special treat for a very special boy Avery got to have a day out with GG & GT,  at Nickelodeon Universe at the Mall of America.  And from the looks of things he had a great time! 

Driving a big rig

Riding with GT

Shooting things with GG

He road rides, and got to meet Linny and Ming Ming (a duck and a hamster who I have never heard of) and of course he convinced GG & GT to get him a souvenir.

Hugs for his new friend

Tired little sleeping with his new friend Bob

Checking out the Chickens

What is in here?

My parents neighbor’s son dropped off some baby chickens the other day for her to “watch” while he was out of town, so being the great neighbor she is she invited Avery over to see her house guests.

Chickens

Avery really liked looking at them but didn’t what much to do with holding or touching them. But he was very excited to see them and hear them peep.

No Thank you I think I wont touch them.

Papa is holding a chicken!!!

 

2 years, 5 months.

Check ya later mama, gotta ride

At 2 years, 5 months, Avery wears size 8 shoes, 3T shorts,  3T shirts, size 5 diapers and 3T Pjs.

Park Rapids Party Time 3.0

It finally worked out with everyone's schedule to go to Park Rapids to celebrate Avery's (2nd) cousin's 3rd birthday! Its about an 4 hour drive to Park Rapids and luckily Avery is a great traveler. He kept himself entertained with books, toys, singing and all the vehicles on the road and all the tractors in the fields!

Signing Itsy Bitsy Spider

Things got a little tough towards the end of the trip up but Avery was rewarded when we finally got to Grandma Kathy's house and he got to play with a whole house full of different toys!

New things to play with mom no time for pictures

After a long afternoon in the car I was hoping Avery would be tired and ready for bed but I was wrong.

I must have lost my mind!

And since we were on vacation I gave in and let him have M&Ms and power-aid for a bedtime snack, which was less of bedtime snack and more of fuel to stay up late. He finally crashed at about 11:30, and as most parents know who have ever shared a bed with their child can understand I didn't sleep too well because Avery is a complete bed hog!

Even with a the late night before Avery was up early and ready to play, which was a good thing. Saturday was filled with cousins being silly and having fun with each other. It's always fun when these four get together, sometimes a little crazy but always fun!

Cousins!

Group Hug!

Silly feet!

After playing beauty parlor with Julia, and skid steer with Danny for a while, everyone bunddled up and headed out to play with the sand and water table before it was time for the main event, the birthday party!

Avery having his nails and hair done by Julia

Driving Skid Steer with Danny

Making soup

Adding more water to the mix

If you asked whose birthday it was to any of the kids that all gave you the same answer, "Mine!".  And so it was. Everyone blew out the candles and open presents.

Happy Birthday Julia & Danny

 But the actual birthday girl and boy got the best presents, 2 new low rider trikes! And since Avery loves everything with wheels and his cousin Julia shares Avery got to take the birthday trike for a spin.

Birthday Tikes!

Avery taking a spin on Julia's new ride

It was a great weekend! Cant wait for Avery to get to play with them again soon!