Big Sister

Avery is now the proud owner of two little brothers, and boy does she own them! She and Adam play so well together, but I frequently hear her tell Adam, "No, bud, you need to obey me". We've had several conversations letting her know that she is not his mother.

These two are inseparable. Adam is forever repeating Avery's phrases, whether or not he understands what he's saying. And he'll often join her in mischievous undertakings, like the time they decided to wash their books. Did I mention some of them were library books?

I'm convinced Adam had no idea what he was doing here, but as long as Avery was involved, he was game:

Of course, when you have a big sister, the inevitable dress up pictures and videos appear:

Let's not forget Avery's newest sibling. She had the privilege of feeding Elliott his first bottle and she was overjoyed.

Elliott is cooing and smiling these days, and whenever Avery is around, he is always obliging with a smile and a few baby noises. He's in love with her already. The feeling, of course, is mutual.

Four Days Earlier

We celebrated Easter just a few days before Elliott was born. It was a crazy week - our fifth anniversary, Easter, and the upcoming birth of our third. Add Paul's workload for school (which was coming to a close for the semester), and both of our heads were spinning. Fortunately, we have dear friends who invited us to their home for Easter, so I didn't have to cook. We had a little hunt after a yummy lunch, and both kids had a great time. You might be able to tell from the pictures that Avery cleaned up in the egg department.

One Month Later

I can't believe a month has already flown by since our little guy was born. We have loved welcoming him into our family life, and he has obliged by fitting right in. Here's a few pictures of him at one month.