Happy New Year 2014!

Went to the Lowe's for a New Year's Eve Skating party!  Avery hit the ice for the first time.  Trevor had his hockey helmet, which was awesome, and we had a great time with Jade, Max, Rogan and Kalvyn.  We had some cider, some sparklers, and took a look back with our "homework" from Kaitlyn.  What a fun party!

Christmas 2013, Potomac

Aunt Annie hosted, and Gigi and Grandaddy and the McLaurins came along.  It was a lot of fun.  Kicked it off Monday with Trevor and Cole going to Congressional for the Polar Express.  Tuesday everyone else arrived, and we went with Cole to the National Christmas Tree/White House/Train show on the Elipse.  Wednesday was Christmas!  Thursday we went to the Air and Space Museum and to Hibachi Dinner (Trevor's birthday) and a lovely, interminable ride through a holiday light show.  It was a fun holiday -- Avery enjoyed Christmas.  Santa found us at Aunt Annie's house, and Patch and Coco got along, for the most part.  Merry Christmas!

Avery at the North Pole

We hit the amazing Norwalk "North Pole" light show this year. 135,000 lights.  Wowsers.

Avery Brewing Company

Not that we encourage it, but if Avery ever needs a job, later in life, and wants to work in the beverage industry, I think I have an idea...

In Colorado.

Christmas Tree 2013

And what a lovely tree it was...

Cooking up a storm

Trevor continues to enjoy life in the kitchen -- and the resulting pancakes, eggs, egg-in-a-hole, meatballs and (pictured) his patented French Toast.

Grandma and Tree Trimming

Great times with Grandma as we trimmed the tree!

Kitty Cat Cake

Avery's Party!

Avery had a few friends over -- Kevin, Phoebe and Lily with Trevor and Sienna chaperoning.

Avery's Birthday Continued

The birthday was on Thanksgiving.  Grandma came for a visit.  And then we had a little party on Sunday.  This birthday just went on and on and on...

Avery is 3

Thanksgiving and NYC and Gig and Grandaddy and Grandma's visit all surrounded the all-important third birthday.  We celebrated on Thanksgiving Day in Tarrytown with the McLaurins and Gigi and Grandaddy and an ice cream cake!  Then we had a little party on Sunday with a few friends - Phoebe, Kevin and Lily with Trevor and Sienna acting as coordinators.  Finally, cupcakes in class on Monday.  Three celebrations for the three birthday -- seems about right.