Monday, October 8, 2012

Walking Boy, 3 y.o. Preschool, Tim's Birthday, Walk for Life

We finally have a walking boy!! He started walking a few weeks ago & now he is a speed demon. He is also completely fearless. Needless to say, we are keeping a close eye on this one. He's getting in 8 teeth all at the same time (4 canines & 4 1st molars).  He's a little fussy with these guys. His vocabulary is still increasing by leaps and bounds.  A few new words: Avery, high chair, monkey, love, bark,  flower. He loves blowing kisses and giving hugs especially at bedtime. He gets upset if he doesn't say 'Night' to everyone in the house. It's too cute. Oh, I love this stage!
Avery started 3 year old preschool at our church. She was so excited for her first day. It's a very different atmosphere from the small 2 y.o. program back home. Instead of 5 other kids in her class, there are 21. She has 4 teachers and they break up into small groups for activities.  I was a little worried about the transition, but our social butterfly is loving it. Avery has gotten so good at her balance bike. She is going to be on a big girl bike really soon.  She still has a few wipe outs when she's distracted, but we're really proud of her.
A couple of weekends ago, Shaunna came into town for a local food festival.  We had a wonderful time trying all kinds of yummy foods. Our favorites were fish tacos and of course Ben & Jerry's. There was live music and even a bounce castle & petting zoo for the kids. We slso got to meet some of Shaunna's friends. They were really sweet. We just wish they lived in the same town!
This weekend, we participated in a breast cancer walk in support of Amy. We didn't know if we would see her, but she and Carlos came to cheer us on.  The kids did great in the stroller and Avery raced a little towards the end. It was a great morning and Amy's Army raised over $2000!
 After the race, we visited Grandma for her 90th birthday. She looked great and got a kick out of watching the kids run around. That night we celebrated Tim's birthday at the Sinclair house. It was great being with everyone and as a special present our football team kicked some Georgia bootie.  Go Gamecocks!
Avery 1st day of 3 y.o. preschool
So excited!
At the open house playing with a couple of her classmates
Salem got in on the fun at the train table
 Sushi night before the food festival
Getting the hang of chopsticks 
 Food Festival
Avery loved trying Everything!
Wes, Carlene, Shaunna, & Cassie
 Breast Cancer Walk for Amy
Early morning risers. Salem is so not awake in this picture.
Waiting with Sitti for the race to start
Salem and Uncle Carlos
Mom with Amy's mom
With Carlos and Amy
Amy and Carlos
Avery 'racing'. She was so excited to get out of the stroller  towards the end.
Of course, she got pooped after a little while
Amy's Army
Grandma turned 90!
Reading her birthday cards. Avery likes to help.
Tim turns 34!
The kids with Grancy
Tim, Salem, & Boompa
Jam session
Avery, Ma, Hollie, Salem, & Sutton
Birthday Boy
Gamecock Fans
 Salem 16 months
He cracks me up singing & talking in his crib
Big boy feeding himself a snack
The kids love to pretend  to have a garden party. At least that's what Avery tells Salem they are doing.
Avery Girl
Making Daddy a birthday card
Poor Avery got a split lip at preschool.  A little boy was playing rough with some blocks and clocked her.  She took it like a champ though.
Arts and Crafts
"Look at my mustache"
Reading princess books with Daddy
Video Fun:
Walking Boy!
Salem- "Baby", "Avery"
Salem- Tickle Monster

Avery- Balance Bike & Oops











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