camping.

Our first camping trip of the year was spent at Doheny with the Platt family. It was just one night but a fun-filled one indeed! Some of our fun included-

riding bikes,

building a campfire,

eating s'mores,

cozing up by the campfire,

hanging with Helen,

still building a campfire,

having snacks in the pop-up trailer,

C'mon, give him a break.  He puts fires out.  

Entertainment

in the

tent.

We can't wait to go camping again!

montecito.

Back in April (I know), our family had the opportunity to visit some dear friends in Montecito. Friends who rented a breathtaking mansion and opened it up to their children, grandchildren and us to enjoy for a few days! Well, enjoyed it, we did!! Not only was it a fun get-away for our family, but we got to hang out with our friends who we don't get to see often enough. Here are some snip-its of our fun. lots of jumping... lots of swimming... rented surreys on East Beach... beach day at Leadbetter Beach... the crew that made it possible... thank you! hitching a ride to dinner in downtown Montecito... taking a stroll in the Santa Barbara Zoo... gorillas at the Santa Barbara Zoo... gelato.... We can wait to visit Montecito again!

she's got a point.

Mommy:  "Ok, your minute is up."
Avery: "No, my minute is down."
Mommy smiles.

Mommy:  "We're going to see Dr. Johnson (pediatrician) today.  She's going to make your tummy feel better."
Avery: "I want Dr. Johnson to make YOU feel better."
Mommy smiles.

Avery:  "What comes after Tuesday?"
Mommy:  "Wednesday comes after Tuesday."
Avery:  "No, Threesday comes after Tuesday."
Mommy smiles.

Mommy:  "Ok, mommy is gonna jump in the shower."
Avery: "No, mommy, no jumping in the shower."

Mommy smiles.

one size fits all.

this pretty much sums it up.

pr-easter.

We started our pr-easter activities this year with a visit to the big, white bunny. Avery was so brave. She protested a little, "Mommy, I wanna go that way," pointing in the opposite direction.  She avoided touching the bunny's paws, but no crying. Big girl!

 

On Friday night, we went over to Mimi's and Papa's to color eggs. Avery got very involved in each step of the process. She loved watching the vinegar change color,

adding water to the colored vinegar,

Papa asked, "What color do want to make the first egg?"  Can you guess Avery's answer?
Hint: She's not howling.

She loved plopping the eggs in the color cups,

and drying the final product.

A job well done.

The next morning, Avery got to see what the Easter bunny left in her basket.

Among her favorites- fingerpaint,

and a Pez bunny candy dipenser.

Now, it's time for the Easter egg hunt.

She found 'em all. 

Yum!

After pr-easter at home, we headed up to Grandma's and Grandpa's for some more fun.

What would an Easter celebration be without a chocolate bunny?

Avery and her accomplice.

The big clean up before the...

Easter egg hunt.

Thanks to Avery's cousins, Dane and

Scooter for making it another fun egg hunt.

Mmmmm...

Grandma watching the fun unfold.

It was a happy pr-easter!

And, a special thank you to Uncle Chris for the "pr-easter" term.

{not just} another trip to the dentist

Most of time I would think.... a trip to the dentist? 
So what. Big deal.

But this time our little girl acted just like a big girl. 

 There was no "knee to knee" exam today.

She sat in the chair (on mommy)
and allowed Miss Heather, the hygienist...

 to pick,  

brush,

and floss her teeth.

                                                          

Then, it was Avery's turn.

She even opened again and allowed Dr. Mike to check her teeth. There was no crying, no pushing or turning away. She listened and followed directions so well. It made us so proud.

                                         

It was a successful trip to the dentist. 

See you in 6 months!