Too Many titles for one post

Like the title says, this post is too random that there would too many things to put in the title. First of all, Avery is now 22 months old. I can't believe that she is almost 2. Two weeks ago, we celebrated the last day of fall and went and had a picnic at Castle Park. Avery loves the park as you can see. She is the sweetest little girl and is so obedient. She can pretty much say any word that you ask her too, and talks non stop. She even trys to sing. She loves school, and now loves playing with friends. She always wants to give people hugs. She will often chase sam around saying "hug?". Poor dog. She loves to run, dance, and play. She also loves books and doing anything that you do. I still don't think that she understands that she is going to be a big sister, but she loves babies. Most days she can be found pushing her doll stroller with her baby and her purse slung over her shoulder. She has just starting yelling "Amen" at the end of prayers which is pretty funny. She gives me something to laugh about and tell daddy about every day. She is very loved.

Today (I know, really early) Avery helped me put up the Christmas decorations. I wanted it up because we will be busy all weekend, and I am trying to organize the basement and get the baby stuff up and ready. She was so cute.
Here is her section of the tree that she decorated.
Here are a couple of crafts that I have been working on. I am just trying to get ready for Christmas. I finished the dresser and will show you pics when Avery's room is completed. I made these necklaces for my VT.
This is a crochet doll cradle that folds up into a purse. My mom bought Avery one at a boutique, and I just copied it. It was pretty simple to make and only took me around an hour. I am still looking for more little dolls though, so let me know if you find any. They are going to be Avery's Christmas gifts to her little friends. They are perfect for church, car rides and running errands. Avery loves hers.

These are the scarves that I am crocheting for Avery's teachers for Christmas.
Well everything is going good. I can't believe that we only have 8 more weeks until this new little girl comes to visit. Still no name yet, but I have ordered the Nursery bedding. I will post some pictures when I have some. I am afraid that Avery and the Baby's room will be pretty basic for awhile and be a work in progress.

This past weekend I had a girls weekend with my Mom and Sister. We got some Christmas shopping done, and also went and saw "New Moon". I loved it. It was fun, I always enjoy spending time with them. I also got to watch one of my brothers basketball games. He is so talented and I don't get to watch enough of them.

We hope everyone has a wonderful Thanksgiving. I am grateful for my Father in Heaven, for my family and for the blessing I have to be a Wife and Mom.

Side note: I am becoming more familiar with my Mac that we have had for 1.5 years. I did this whole post on mac and even used the photoshop for mac. It takes some getting used to, but I think I am going to like it.

I need your Help!

I have finally just started gathering ideas for the Baby's Nursery. I am thinking Dark Pink and brown. I saw this picture at Project Nursery.com. I want this ceiling light fixture!!!!!! So if any of you have seen this light, or a light like it, or know how to make one. Please let me know. I think they are called Pendant lights. I have checked Target, Pottery Barn and Down East home. When I have googled it online, I haven't found one even close and they were most outrageously priced. I might have to give up my dream:(

Halloween 2009 and Bowling

Warning, this is a very long post with lots of pictures.

On Friday October 23rd we took Avery to the Ward Trunk or Treat and Chili Cook-off. It was a lot of fun and there was a really good turnout.As you can see, Avery was a Ute Cheerleader this Halloween. Her costume is a Child's medium that I bought at the bookstore. I had to take it in quite a bit for it to fit, but used simple stitching so I could take it out again to be used later. Avery had her first taste of Carmeled apples and loved it! There were a bunch of games for all of the kids. Avery loved just watching the other kids. She wouldn't let us help her carry her bag, so she ended up draging it all over the parking lot. She never did say Trick or Treat, but got the hang of it after only 2 cars. She knew she would get candy and then she would put it in her bag. At least she would always say Thank you. She got a ton of candy too. I have to hide her bag, whenever she sees it, she wants candy.
Then on Monday, October 25th, I took Avery to the Treehouse Museum's Halloween party for Toddlers. She had a blast just playing at all of the exhibits. She loves singing and story time. But her favorite this time was playing with the trains. She would say "weeee" as they went down a hill.

Afterward we went and ment Daddy for lunch which is always fun. As you can tell below, she must of had a really fun day, because she was tired. This is how I found her taking a nap.

On Halloween, Avery was down at Grandpa and Grandma Waddoups. She loves all of her Grandparents and asks where they are each day. Including Aunt McCall, Uncle Jason, Uncle Austin and Jack the Dog.
Grandpa and Grandma bought her a new toy. This is Avery trying to "help" Grandpa set it up.

Aaron and I went to the Ute game on Saturday. Thanks Brent and Laylene for the Tickets. We wanted to take Avery with us, but were worried it would be too cold. Go Utes! It was fun to get out.

Last night, we went Bowling with our friends the Haroldsons. It was a blast. Avery loved bowling. She kept on saying "ball" and "Avery" many times, meaning it was her turn.

After her first turn, she took off running after the ball. It was Hilarious. She fell just right after this picture was taken. Luckily we both didn't biff it. Sorry the pictures are so grainy, I only had my little camara.
Here are all of the kids after our game. Unfortunetly, I did terrible. Aaron still beat me, even with Avery's "help". She loved playing at the arcade afterwards.
Some funny stories lately. She now says her name. It is so cute, whenever she sees her reflection she says it.

She will poke my belly button and make a noise like the pillbury dough boy.

She was playing with her magnetic Cinderella doll (which she calls Rella) and called the Prince Charming one Jason.

The other day, I got her out of the bath tube and was drying her off. She started to pee on the rug. She said "uh oh" and looked at me like she knew she was doing something that she shouldn't. I said "uh oh" back. Then she looked at our dog Sam and said "no no Sam" like it was him doing it. It was so funny. Unfortunetly she bosses Sam around all day.

She loves babies and always wants to hold them (without help of course) She is such a cute little mama.

She is a joy and we love her lots.

Here is a picture of this weeks project. I am about half way done refinishing it. This will be the dresser in Avery's room. I hope it turns out okay. I really don't enjoy refinishing furniture. I called Aaron earlier today to let him know, if I want to do it again, not to let me.

Well, we are all doing well. The Pregnancy is going good. I can't believe I only have 11 weeks left. Time flys. We are excited for the Holidays ahead of us. I am also excited for DSD this weekend. Have a good day!