Mike brought some fun stuff home from the Seahawks game this weekend. Avery really likes her new football, "Set.Go.Throw! Football! Go!"

Avery got a swingset from her Gma Dee and Gma Bob for her birthday, and after Mike spent a mere 3 hours setting it up (!) Avery got to test-ride the slide, wheee! Thanks so much Gma and Gpa (and Mike) :)

Avery's birthday party! We had a bbq for Avery's birthday party last Saturday. We were luckier with the weather this year - it was a beautiful sunny day. Avery had a lot of fun running around with her friends and blowing bubbles. Mike and I had fun too, but we're thinking Avery should have birthday parties only every 5 years or so from here on out :)

Also, I have a funny story to relate. Last night, Mike and I were reading Avery bedtime stories and for some reason she only wanted me to read the books. Every time Mike would pick up a book, Avery would take it away saying "no, mom mom!" Since Mike was looking pretty sad about this, we said "Can't dad read a book?" So, Avery generously handed Mike a book, but as soon as he started to read she grabbed it out of his hands, plopped down on my lap, looked back at Mike and said, "Sorry, dad." !

Avery's skit part 4.

Here are the first two installments of Avery's birthday skit. The other installment were taking too long to load - so I will try to post those soon. We had such a fun time in California with "Mama Nell", "Papa Harvey" and the rest of the gang. Avery will occasionally say "Mama Nell go?" I assure her we'll see everyone again soon :)