Avery eating sand (VIDEO)

Michigan Visit - Week One

Hard to believe we've been in Michigan for one week now. Avery and I got into town last weekend after an "OK" flight. Now that she's bigger she doesn't want to sit still. Luckily the man sitting next to us understood..he has 4 girls. We headed out to the Bullinger cottage for a little R&R for a few days. Gran-Mary joined us from Cleveland. We had a blast! Avery loved hanging out in the sand and playing in the water. It was just what we needed...




Check out the swim bottoms Gran-Mary gave to Avery -- she's a mermaid!

Practice, practice, practice!

Avery will be walking any day now.

Anna and Avery decide they are going to drive the boat back!

Arm wrestling anyone?
The grandma's battle it out!

Play time!

The Butte

We just returned from a long weekend in Crested Butte (by far our favorite CO destination!). Our friends Pat and Shawna were married on Saturday. It was a beautiful ceremony as well as weather...perfect for hikes and being outside. :)

PS - today is the Frankster's 1st birthday. Happy B-day and we'll see you soon!!

Hiking back from Peanut Lake before the wedding
Strolling around town

Avery standing on her own!!! (Ok, this wasn't her first time but she is standing by herself quite a bit now)

She loves her sippy cup!

Checking out the backyard of the cabin and trying to eat rocks...or anything small that will fit into her mouth.

Uncle Geoff and Aunt Julie's Visit

Spent a wonderful weekend with Geoff and Julie. The last time they saw Avery was Thanksgiving and she's changed quite a bit!

One last group hug before we head to the airport

Way past my bedtime and very tired Being silly with Aunt Julie

D's "Happy Place"

Hiking is hard work!

Goofing around

Getting my toes wet with dad

Dad fixing my hat...again Watching the hula-hoopers with Uncle Geoff

Where are my puffs? :)

Smiley...