1 Year Photoshoot Part 2

Last weekend we did round 2 of Avery's 1 year photoshoot with our new camera. We're still learning, but out of the MANY pictures we took I think we got a few good ones again. We went to the Bellevue Botanical Garden - which was the first time we've been there in the 7 years I've lived in Bellevue. The weather was a bit drizzly, but Avery was a trooper.

Daddy convincing Avery it was ok to stand by herself.
Having the support of her Sea World penguin helped the smiles.Our woodland fairy.This is one of my favorites. Definitely worth the face-plant Avery did right after this shot trying to dismount from the rock.Thank goodness nobody came out of this door when we knocked. It's just Avery's size.

Outfit #2. She thought banging on these windows was a blast.

Husky-colored flowers to go with her dress.

So cute, she thought Daddy giving her grass was hilarious.
I love this one, this is my little stinker in all her glory. And one with Mommy.

We're off to Puerto Vallarta this weekend so you can count on LOTS of new pictures to come!

Buddy Vail's First Birthday Party

Last weekend, Avery and I attended Avery's friend, Vail's 1st birthday party. Vail's Mommy, Jen (good name!) and I work together at Starbucks. We met when we were both big and pregnant. The girls are 3 weeks apart, so it's really fun to get them together. They are both petite in size, but we've seen their personalities take shape. Avery is a stubborn, vocal, crazy little diva and Vail is a sweet, mild-mannered princess. Hopefully that means they balance each other out and can grow to be good friends. :)

Here are the 2 playing with bubbles. Apparently Avery felt the need to do some yoga.
Avery got busted playing with Vail's new piano.

The Starbucks ladies with the babies. Me, Cara and Jen.

Cara and Avery. Two lovely blondes.

Thanks again for the party Jen! And thanks to Mother Nature for helping one 1st birthday party out with sunshine. :)

Going Pro

I was finally able to talk Andy into getting a fancy camera to take pictures of our little cutie - after negotiating that I will now be the photographer for Avery's pictures from now on. So here is my 1st attempt at being a professional. :) Avery and I strolled down to the park by Carillon Point last week during one of our sunny days, and this is what we came out with. The first one is my favorite, not bad for an ameture. It's dedicated to Grandpa with the duck in the background.
We took Avery to the Bellevue Botanical Garden last weekend for part 2 of the photoshoot, so more to come! (You thought I was a picture freak before, just wait!)

Pigtails

Avery's hair has started getting long, so Mommy decided to see if I could finally get those cute pigtails I've been tying to do. And here they are, in all their cuteness. Unfortunately, in the last week of my pigtail attempts Avery has figured out how to take the rubber bands out so they don't last very long.
I love this picture. She's a little cheese ball sometimes.

Shopping with Mommy.

Those pigtails are just too cute! (But Daddy thinks she looks too old with them, I agree!)

Cake Attempt #3

I was bound and determined to have Avery dig into her cake. So this week, when she was in a good mood at home, we stripped her down and tried to get her to dig into her cake again.

She very politely started to take small bits to taste...

Wasn't quite sure she liked having frosting on her fingers...

But then, decided this cake thing is kinda cool. Finally!!!

Daddy helped her consume the yummy dessert.

It took 3 tries, but we finally got Avery to get into her cake! Happy Birthday baby girl!

Mother's Day/Avery's Actual Birthday

Avery's birthday fell on Mother's Day this year. Can't ask for a better Mother's Day present than that! Last year I was in the hospital waiting to take my brand new baby home, this year I sang Happy Birthday to my sweet baby girl. We spent Mother's Day in Kent, at Nana and Opa's. Here are some pictures from the day. Avery's birthday sign:

Avery playing with the family.

4 Generations in the Greene/Mocerino family.

"Auntie" KK came over to take part in the prime rib dinner.

The family.

We tried to give Avery her smash cake again. It's so pretty!

It looked promising.

And then she wanted nothing to do with the cake.

Nana save me!

Taking a bath after we smeared frosting on her. She looks way too old in this picture. :(Happy Mother's Day to all the amazing Moms in our life! I have some big shoes to fill.