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.

What we have been up to

2 weeks ago, Avery went and spent the weekend with Grandma and Grandpa Waddoups. You would think that Aaron and I would have something really fun planned. Well we did. We did yard work almost all weekend long. To say I let the yard go this summer was a understatement. But it now looks awesome. We pulled all of the weeds, cut down all the perennials and hedges, and tilled in Treflon. Lets just hope that it will stay cooler so more weeds won't grow before snowfall. We had a total of 17 garbage bags. Amazing huh? I slept so good that weekend.
Also, I have made some goals. I have craft ADD. There are many things that I would like to make, I get started, but have a hard time finishing. So I decided that I would do one thing a week and mix it up so I don't get burnt out. Last weeks craft was a Felt Nativity Doll set. I bought this pattern off of Etsy at the beginning of the year. I thought it would be fun to pull out every December for Avery and the little one to play with and also understand the reason we celebrate Christmas. It was a fun project, but a little more work than I had planned on. Each doll took me about an hour. They were detailed, tiny and required quite a bit of hand stitching. It took me Monday and Tuesday's nap time and also some late nights.

I saw a tutorial awhile back for a Fabric Dollhouse. Wouldn't it be cute to do one as a stable to store the dolls in. If you like this idea, but don't want to do this much work. I also bought a 8 x 10 or so felt board with a stable on it, with all of the felt nativity at Deseret Book for $6.50.

I have two Crafts for this week. One I can't show you, because it is a Christmas Gift, but here is the Fabric that I used. I am happy to say that I am almost done, and will most likely finish it tonight. Cute fabric huh?

The other project is a Crochet Beanie and attached flower for Avery to match her winter coat and snow pants. I am also almost done with this one. I would have been finished, but it didn't quite fit her so I had to go back and make it bigger. I know she is like 70% for her head circumference, but the pattern said it was good for 24 m - 5t. I will get a picture when I am completely done. Next week I am going to take a break from sewing and most likely paint Avery's big girl bed. I will post some before and after with details next week.

Last but not least. I have been trying to do one really fun thing with Avery each week on my days off. I feel bad, because I felt so lousy the 1st trimester that we didn't do much this summer. Yesterday we went to the Treehouse Children's Museum. It was a blast, I loved it, and so did Avery. There was so much to do. She loved the music and dancing, watching the other kids, exploring, and coloring. She was a little grumpy but it was still fun. I think we are going to get a year membership so that we can go to toddler time each Monday. We went with Val and her cute kids. A funny story, Avery loves pushing buttons now. Well she pushed the the emergency call button, and actually contacted the fire department. I am sure that it happens a lot, but it was still embarrassing. I didn't get very many pictures. I was too busy chasing Avery. She loves to run now!

Also, I am so excited. I have been looking for bedding for Avery's Big Girl bed for a couple of months now. I haven't been able to find anything that I loved, and was worried that I would have to make something. I like to sew, but it takes awhile, I stress over fabric, and usually ends up costing the same as if I bought it. Well I finally found some that I love, and it matches perfectly. I haven't received all of it yet, but I will post some pictures of her finished room in a month or so. Well have a good night.

A little bit of everything

On April 11th, Avery was 15 months old. I can't believe it. It has been one of the funniest times but also one of the hardest. She is such a sweetheart and makes me laugh everyday. Some new words are Austin, Happy, Ducks, and Thank You. We think she says a lot more, but we just don't pick up on it. She chatters all day long at home. She loves to play, loves to be outside and loves to make people laugh. She is also very independant and going through some major seperation anxiety. She is very shy, and often times does not want anyone but Mama. We go through the day with her holding on to one leg. If someone even walks to close to us, she cries. She also cries whenever I leave the room. She has also been sick lately (which I think has a lot to do with the anxiety/crying), nasty cold, cough, flu and teething, but is finally on the mend. She loves to explore outside and would be happy just to spend all day outdoors. Today we went to feed the ducks and she absolutely loved it. She watched the ducks for 40 minutes. She dances, takes everything out of all cupboards and baskets each day, throws her sipping cup a good distance and always brings me her shoes. A typical 15 month old. We love her lots!I had a shower at my house this last saturday for my cousin Heidi and her baby Courtney. I am so excited for baby Courtney to come. She recieved so many cute things! Don't you just love little girly things. She recieved the cutest stitching for the Nursery, that I will have to remember for someday. Heidi has got to be one of the cutest Pregnant women ever! It was such a fun day!


Here is the Diaper cake for the event.


I also have another new hobby. I made these for baby Courtney and loved them so much that I want to make some for Avery. Aaron watches the BBall games on while I sit next to him and crochet. It was difficult at first because I didn't understand the pattern, thank goodness for google. Crochet has it's own language.


I really love this one. I got a white rose, took it apart and glued lace in between the petals, then added grean rinestone in the center. I can just picture Avery wearing it in the fall with a plum shirt.

Many women have been talking/blogging about this lately and I am right there with them. I love to create! I love to put time, energy, thought and love into gifts. I am currently working on some Mother's Day gifts. I love to learn new things and challenge myself.



I haven't finished the second page in Avery's quiet book yet. I have everything cut out, but haven't gotten to sewing and painting yet. (yes painting, curious?) I have been working in the yard a lot during naptime.



Also, very exciting news, I am a Auntie (again) Congrats to Craig, Sharelle, and Gavin. Little Mason was born 4/19/09 8, pounds 7 ounces and 21 inches long. I haven't got to meet him yet
:( due too Avery being sick, but I am so excited. Here is a picture that Craig emailed us. Isn't he so cute! I think he looks more like Craig. I can't wait to meet him.



Well I think that is about it. Sorry so random and scattered. Have a great day!

Chelsea