Logistical Issues

In case anyone is checking this and is mildly to very annoyed that I haven't posted in awhile, here's the deal: There are two factors conspiring against me. First, a reorganization of the office/Elliot's room renders the "family computer" inaccessible after 7pm at night (Elliot's bedtime) and this is where all the family pictures are stored. Second, my camera battery is dead and I'm pretty sure I lent the charger to a friend. Hope is on the horizon, however, because we will be moving the family computer to a new location within the next week AND I'm fairly certain of finding my camera charger. When this happens, I'll be able to post pictures of Avery's bday, Elliot's bday, and Leah and Hanks's visit!

To hold you over, a recent Averyism. . .

It's Saturday and Mike is getting ready to run some errands. Both girls are anxious to get out of the house and are begging to go along (side note, Elliot LOVES Mike. She's definitely a daddy's girl, and it's pretty adorable. She'll go toddling all over the house to find him if she hears daddy-like noises . . .nails being pounded, sports center theme . . .. Avery, on the other hand, recently told Mike that he smells bad). Avery is trying to console Elliot about having to stay home with boring mom and says "Elliot! You can stay and have so much fun with mom, and it will be fun!!!" "Avery," I say "Do you want to stay home then, and we can have fun?" She looks at me for a moment and then shakes her head pityingly, "No, mom, I don't."

Avery playing pretend while I work on the computer

I think BIG giraffes can go up there, ho ho ho, ahhh! (giraffe falls). Oh! magical porch. Aaaa, I'll get you. I'm fine hon. Because you won't kill her off! 'Cause you're a bad guy . . .so don't. It's magical. The magical porch! Oh, I got it, oooo(giraffe flying around). Whoa! Where's my honey. Honey! Honey! Right here mama. I'm so glad to see you. Something happened to me! Someone steered my phone. Steered your phone? I know where to get it. Over here (giraffe and baby go off together). This is important, this is only my fault. Neeeighaaa! Neiiighaaaa! What are you doing up there honey? No get hit by Avery, she's nice.