jump for joy...

My ma's visiting from Taipei! And look what she brought back? Pineapple cakes and more! I've missed her so.

national doughnut day.

Well whaddaya know, national doughnut day falls on my birthday! Should I go get a dozen to celebrate?
Avery says yes. Woohooo!

auntie jo.

Avery's having fun with her Auntie Jo.

Happy Birthday....

To me! Had an early birthday celebration with the fam today in Berkeley. Brunch at La Note was delicious! And of course, followed by ici icream - again. YAY! Love hanging out with my crazy family.

cousins.

Timeout for Avery.

avery and cousins.

we love my aunt carol!

happy hollow part two.

The hubs and I took Avery to Happy Hollow again. Sadly, she still didn't seem interested in the animals. She did enjoy the carousel ride though.

hello. nice to meet you.

"Look, it's Mommy" says Avery..

weeeeeeee....

sabotage.

I came home from a tea date with Avery's godma today look what I found at my door:

These are the best chocolates from Napa Valley. There was no note, but I had an idea who sent this to me for my birthday. It wasn't the hubs - for sure. I love this person to death, but she is trying to sabotage me. Tonight, I ate 4. Tomorrow I will eat 5.

jailbird.

Shady is happy that now Avery can be in a cage. Very happy.

 

micro piglet.

i want one of these.

photo via people.com

godbrother love.

My godson seems to love Avery. ..so far! Love that lil guy!

 

growing pains.

Avery has been sleeping in our room in her cousin's co-sleeper since she was born. When she turned 3 months, I said I would move her over to her own room and her own crib. But then 4 months passed, 5 months, then 6 months. I just wasn't able to let her go and wanted her next to me. After her bath Wednesday night (when she turned 7 months exactly) she fell asleep in her crib. I decided to leave her in there just to see what happens. Surprisingly, she was able to sleep through the night on her own! She's been sleeping in there since. Though I know I should be happy that I won't need to put her through sleep training, I am actually a little bit sad. The room feels empty without her. Am I suffering from baby empty nest syndrome? Well, I guess finally we can put the monitor to use. Kinda creepy, no?