Milestones for Avery-Harper

 July 6, 2013- Started cereal.

July 13, 2013- She found her toes

July 21, 2013- She sat-up unassisted at her granny's house in Houston. We sat her on the bed and instead of falling over she kept her balance. Whenever she'd lean to the side or front, she'd pulse her core until she was back in a sitting position. SO CUTE.

July 24, 2013- She rolled over from back to tummy in her crib around 8:25am. I left her in her crib on her back and when I returned minutes later she was on her tummy. I totally missed her first time rolling over. Ugh I was so sad. However I grabbed my phone to video and I flipped her back over and hid behind the bookshelf.  She flipped over again and I just lost it. I congratulated her and just hold her close and wept. She's just growing too fast.

SHORTLY AFTER THE ROLLING CAME THE SCOOTING. NO OFFICIAL DATE. IT JUST BEGAN. SO CUTE.

August 6, 2013- I made her first foods with the baby bullet. Her first meal was sweet potato and she loved it!! She ate the entire container and didn't spill any on her bib.  Even though daddy fed her, I made it so I felt like a million bucks!

FOUND HER TOES!!!

SITTING UP UNASSISTED FIRST TIME

ROLLED OVER FOR THE SECOND TIME!

(I MISSED THE FIRST TIME BY LIKE TWO MINUTES)

SWEET POTATOES AND BANANAS. HER FIRST REAL FOOD.

SWEET POTATOES

Avery-Harper found her toes!

Well it's official! As of 7/13/13 my baby girl found her toes!!!! She noticed her big toe was wiggling (guess she didn't know she was doing that)! Next thing we know she was diving for it! So stinking cute! She almost put it in her mouth but I had to nix that mess! ha ha

She's also getting closer and closer to sitting up. My husband sat her up and she stayed put long enough to dive toward her toes. I figure in the next few weeks she'll be doing it by herself. Gosh she's just moving way to fast for me. It really does make me a little sad.

Avery-Harper on July 4th!

My sweet girl stole the show in her holiday frock! As her god-mom said "she was twirling for the Gods honey yassssssssssssss"! ha ha

 

Finished Niche Pictures in the Master Bedroom

I forgot to post the "Finished" pictures for the niche remodel we did for Avery-Harper's bassinet.
Here is the initial post with all the before photos http://mylife-somethinglikeamiracle.blogspot.com/2012/11/niche-remodel-in-our-master-bedroom.html

Here are the after pictures.  It came out just as I hoped and flows effortlessly with the rest of the master. You wouldn't even know that it is a new addition.

   

We had the contractor build some shelves to house my knick-knacks and books. I am a book addict so the more shelving the better! To spruce them up I added grass cloth to the inside of each shelf. Gives it a more "dressed" look in my opinion.

  

Finished shelving to display pictures, books and trinkets

A couple of matching paintings I did especially for the niche

Faux fur rug to warm up the space and a new wall sconce (on a dimmer) to

compliment our beside lamps

The finished niche!! The bassinet is more low profile than I wanted but it went perfect with my bedroom décor! After she has outgrown it she will transition into her crib in her room. The niche space will either become a desk area or a reading nook.

Avery-Harper's Wreath

My mother-in-law made this wreath for our first baby shower which she hosted in Houston. She then brought the wreath to the hospital where it graced the door to our room. The final destination for this wreath was the front door of our home where it remained until right before Avery-Harper turned 4 months. A definite keepsake because it was made with love! Thanks Ma!