Little Girl...Big Dreams

February 23rd, 2010

Morning mommy...I'm one!

Kisses for Auntie Manda

Look what I can do mommy...

Lounging around

Look mommy...
I get another Cake?

I love this Birthday stuff!

Not so much the cleaning part.

Happy First Birthday Honey Bunny!

Avarey Jordan's Clubhouse

Sign in Table

Avy's Boyfriend...Mason

Mommy, Daddy and Avy

Av and kaelen

Erica and Holly <3> My amazing family! And yes we are all wearing Disney shirts!

I loved her outfit!!!

Avarey Jordan had her First Birthday Party on Sunday February 21st, 2010! WE all had so much fun. Avy was exhausted by the end of the night! Thank you to everyone who came out and spoiled her rotten! She now has a whole new wardrobe, plenty of new beautiful bows thanks to Rachelle, and a room full of toys. I'm now on the hunt for a new toy box to fit all her things in.

Extra special thank you to my mommy who continues to teach me how to be a mom! Thank you for all of your help.

People who were in our thoughts:

Aunt Jenny, who is making us proud in Japan!

Uncle Michael, who never ever leaves our minds or hearts. Avy and I are going to celebrate her birthday with him on Saturday!

Thank you again everyone for making this day so memorable!

xoxo

To my One year old

My Avarey Jordan,

You turned one this morning...at 8:17 am exactly. From the moment you were born you stole my heart. From the moment you were born, as Corny as it sounds... my life forever changed. This past year, your first year, has been filled with Frustration, Tears, Laughter, Joy, Worry and Love. This past year has been amazing, being your mommy is amazing. I loved experiencing every new milestone, place, person, thing with you. I see your innocent smile and sometimes that little mischievous smile and my heart melts. I melt because I see that this world is yours for the taking. Life is full possibility and I can't wait to watch you grow. You have started doing the cutest thing recently...you crawl into my lap and then will look up every so often to make sure I'm still there. I want you to know that I will always be here for you....as long as you give me fishy kisses every day ;-)

I love you Honey Bunny, Monkey, Princess, Av, Avy J, Sweet pea, Luvee, baby girl, Avarey Jordan Harris! We made it through the first year. It went by too fast if you ask me...but I can't wait to watch you grow and spend many more birthday's together! I love you more than all the starts in the sky...and than some!

Love always and always,

Mommy

Busy

So We've been busy, busy, busy lately. John's Mom passed away Jan. 25th and things have been a whirlwind since. Av and I drove to Parker the next day (John left that night) and stayed the rest of the week. John stayed an extra week to spend quality time with his poor dad. Avarey and I however had a GIRL WEEK! So in between work, Avarey, planning her Birthday Party, the passing of John's Mom...things have been a little crazy. I plan on posting events soon...especially the beautiful celebration Of Ronnie Harris' life!

~xoxo~
ps.
I moved Avarey into her own room today...Not sure if "I" am ready but she sure is! We'll see how the night goes. Wish me luck.

Av's First Movie Experience

I love Rainy Days and since I had the day off I wanted to make the most of this beautiful Rainy day! Av and I spent all morning in Pajama's watching Saved by the Bell and of course Mickey Mouse Clubhouse! Around 10 ish I got the urge to venture out in the rain and decided to take my Princess to See A Disney princess @ the Movies! Yep...you read that right. I got Brave and took Avarey to the Movies!! Of course we took Nana along for extra support! The movie was super cute and Avarey did Amazing! I took her around Nap time thinking...if she wasn't into the movie she'd sleep. She was awake and watched the whole movie! My 11 month old was a superstar! She's going to love Disney Movies just like her momma! Really though Avarey did so good! The last 15 minutes she had to stand up and check out the lights in the aisle...otherwise it was a success!

So I had to take a picture of her sitting in her own chair at the movies!! Does that really surprise any of you?!

After the movie...we headed over to Red Robbin for some yummy lunch and then trudged through the crazy rain to the car! Of course she Fell asleep as soon as the car started rolling. She's still asleep now...which is how I'm getting a post done in the middle of the day!

My little Princess! I'm so blessed. It's been the most amazing day! I love the Rain.

xoxo

Meeska Mooska

Here's a little sneak peak at the Minnie Photoshoot for Avarey's 1st Birthday Party Invites!!!

They Turned out so cute!

I'm super Excited about her Party! February 21st, 2010!

~Love, Happiness and Memories~

2009

Is over. As I watched the ball drop last night...I found myself crying. Not sobbing but tears rolling down the cheeks. I can't believe this year is over. Though it may have been a difficult year for us all it was also amazing in that, Avarey Jordan came into mine and John's life. She is turning 1 next month and I'll admit...that itself makes me emotional. It's gone by too fast. Her Birth, her first summer and holidays. 2009, has been by far the most amazing year of my life. I never knew I could love someone so much. I'm looking forward to this next year...2010! I'm looking forward to watching my baby grow and learn more and more...she's already super duper smart! I looking forward to her 1st birthday (Mickey Mouse Clubhouse theme, I'm totally making it extra girly), watching her dig into some yummy cake. I can only hope that this New Year brings us what 2009 brought us and more...

• Love
• Hope
• Faith
• Family
• opportunity
• Growth
• Health
• Prosperity
• A new Home
• A Great New Job for John ( he already has one But were looking for better)
• Friendships
• Sticking to an Exercises Plan! ( who loves Yoga as much as I do? I need a new studio)
• A little Luck...Good Luck that is!
• Safety
• Togetherness
• Happiness
• Memories
• Love again...there is never Too Much LOVE

From my Little Family to yours....Happy New Year! May it bring you all Happiness and Memories. For what is life without Love, Happiness and Memories!

xoxo,

John, Avarey and Mellanie