Sonsel Saga

Valentine Crayons

2012-02-08T22:10:00.000-06:00

Avery & I made heart shaped crayons out of old broken crayons. The teacher in me LOVES the ease of this project & the fact that it's a hands on lesson on recycling. :) I highly recommend this easy & fun project!

Step 1: Gather up some old crayons & a heart shaped muffin pan.

Step 2 {the most time consuming step}: Peel crayons & break into pieces small enough to fit into the hearts.

It took us a while to peel the crayons. Avery was very patient during this tedious step!

Step 3: Preheat oven to 250 degrees. Bake for 10-15 minutes or until crayons have melted.

Step 4: Allow pan to completely cool & remove crayons carefully with butter knife.

Step 5: Enjoy you new {recycled} crayons!

Rainy Day Fun

2012-02-08T21:51:00.000-06:00

Big Boy Chair

2012-01-26T20:46:00.003-06:00

Wyatt graduated to a booster chair last week! He looks wayyy too big in his new chair. No more high

chairs in this house!

All About Avery

2012-01-13T07:56:00.000-06:00

While arriving at school yesterday, out of the blue, Avery says, "Jesus is in my heart! Is Jesus in your heart, mommy?" Wow! What amazing words to hear from your three year old! We have talked many times about Jesus being a part of our daily lives & living in our heart but I also credit St. John Early Childhood Center for her knowing her Lord & Savior! To God be the glory!

Something else she said this week... While pulling out of the garage a couple of days ago, she noticed how bright the sun was shining & said, "Mommy, why is it so bright & sunny today?" I said, "Well, that's what weather God decided to give us today. Isn't it pretty?" Avery then said, "It's too bright. I want him to put it away!" Oh my! The things she comes up with! Love that girl!

12 in '12

2012-01-11T14:30:00.000-06:00

Wish this was my original idea, but I found it on several other blogs while trying to find a way to share my resolutions... {In no particular order.}

One. Read {and finish}The One Year Bible. I have had this book over a year now...

Two. Make more time EACH day to play with my precious children.

Three. Spend less time on Facebook & more time on my blog.

Four. Read more. I have started reading distant shores by kristin hannah.

Five. Pick back up where I left off on Couch to 5k & run a 5k sometime before June.

Six. Stress less about cleaning my floors. This has become an obsession...hands & knees scrubbing the tile. WHY? Maybe if I stop cleaning them constantly, I will have more time to play with my kiddos.

Seven. Have more patience & understanding for people in general.

Eight. Complain less & compliment more. This was my first resolution & I have done really well so far. :)

Nine. Take an online photography class & become more familiar with my camera & my new lens that I got for Christmas.

Ten. Pray more. The amount of blessings God has bestowed on me is amazing & I need to thank him even more often than I do.

Eleven. Sew more. I have started making clothes for my little ones & very much enjoy it. I just need more time!

twelve. Throw out things that I {we} don't use & stay more organized so I don't have to spend a day {or two} just putting things away/back in their place.

So, there you have it! These will definitely be a challenge for me but I am totally up for it! What are your resolutions?

Happy New Year! May 2012 be a good one!

Meineke Car Care Bowl-Texas A&M vs. Northwestern Wildcats

2012-01-09T21:00:00.000-06:00

Our wonderful friends, the Cones family, invited us to go with them to the Bowl game on New Year's Eve. Our seats were on the second row, 27 yard line. Awesome seats! We had a great time & the Aggies won!

WHOOP!

Santa Claus Came to Town!

2012-01-05T22:14:00.000-06:00

Even though the kids don't get the whole "Santa" thing, they were {of course} still excited about what Santa brought. Each time we asked Avery what she wanted for Christmas, she said, "a super fast car for Wyatt." She never asked for anything for herself. I am sure this will change next year! I got just a few shots

Christmas morning.

Santa 2011

2011-12-09T21:22:00.001-06:00

We visited Santa at Vintage Park this year. He was very sweet & there was no line so we all were happy. Daddy was in the picture last year so I had to be in it this year because Avery wanted no part of sitting with him. Wyatt did ok but was done after a few seconds.

O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree!

2011-12-09T21:08:00.001-06:00

We opted to visit the Spring Creek Christmas Tree Farm to cut down our own tree this year. This was a first time experience not only for the children, but for me too! Fun family memories!

Daddy's helpers

Wyatt liked this one!

Birthday Blessings at St. John Early Childhood Center

2011-12-09T15:13:00.001-06:00

Each month at school, they celebrate birthdays with Pastor. Avery & her friend Brenner are holding the Christian flag. She was so serious-no smiles!

Thanksgiving

2011-12-09T15:06:00.001-06:00

Our Thanksgiving was spend with my mom's side of the family for lunch. Avery had another birthday celebration hosted by Aunt Dicey since her & Uncle Larry were not able to make the party.

Brody, Avery & Hadley

Wyatt waiting very patiently...he sees cake

No fork needed!

Rhett wants some!

Avery & Uncle Larry

New furry vest from Aunt Di & Uncle Larry

Happy Birthday, Sweet Girl!

2011-12-09T15:02:00.001-06:00

Avery requested spaghetti for her birthday dinner. And, of course, she had more cake! Happy #3, Sweet Girl!

I'm 3!!!

Happy 3rd Birthday, Avery Alyn! {Too Purpley}

2011-12-09T10:12:00.001-06:00

We celebrated Avery's 3rd Birthday with a party at the park. The theme was 'Too Purpley!' She loves the color purple & wanted this as her theme...loved it! The guests were asked to dress in purple, which most of them did. Her big request for the party was to have purple party hats. After searching the internet & looking at several stores, I was not able to find just purple hats. So, I made them. I also made her birthday outfit. Fun! There were 50+ people at her party...thank you all for making it a special day. Avery is blessed with incredible family & friend & for that we are forever grateful.

Our little girl is becoming quite the little lady. She enjoys school, the color purple, writing, drawing, singing, reading ALL.THE.TIME, playing with Wyatt, swinging, dressing 'fancy', helping me cook & do laundry, talking on the phone, & watching Caillou. She's still a Daddy's Girl!

This is how she reacted when we sang to her. Earlier in the day she kept telling us that she didn't want everyone to sing to her & that she would be shy. Totally gets this from me...~~hate~~ very much dislike being the center of attention.

Uncle Grant being a good sport, as always!

Margie & Jennifer came all the way from Corpus! Both of my children ab.so.lute.ly love these two amazing ladies. They have know them since birth & we miss them so much! I am convinced that they are angels sent down from heaven. We love you J&M!

NaNa & Addy {Mrs. Cathy's daughter, who is Avery's teacher}

When I asked her to sit on the bench to take some pics, she said she wanted to sit like this. What is this????

Kisses for Aunt Misty

My goal was to get a cute picture of her to use for her thank you cards but as you can see, it didn't happen. Totally my fault! I should have taken these BEFORE the party instead of after. Super sill girl!

Gumball centerpiece

The purple party hat

Avery Alyn Sonsel

We decided to open gifts at home after the party with family. L.O.V.E. this idea. We have been to a few friend's parties who have done this & I must admit that I found it a bit unusual but now that we have done it, I think that we will continue! Way less stressful on everyone!

A was just as excited about the cards as she was the gifts! To hear her read each one was priceless.

Wyatt entertaining Grammy & NaNa

Checking out her kitchen

Random Shots

2011-10-27T07:25:00.006-05:00

Some fun shots of the kids...excuse the quality, they were taken with my cell phone..

Avery does this every time we go into Old Navy
Saturday morning pancakes
One of my faves
Loves to cut
Courtesy of Uncle Gerrit
Big ole cheese!
Spaghetti!
Handsome boy
Best friends
Dressing the part for "Too Purpley"
Avery & Shelby
Avery loves broccoli
Too cool for school
First ice cream cone at El Palenque
Waiting for her friends, the "tash men"
Eating on his own
Multitasker...talking & vacuuming
His favorite place to sit
Lovin' on his lovey
Dressed up as a princess for school

Happy 1st Birthday, Wyatt Cole Sonsel

2011-07-21T06:47:00.019-05:00

With many family & friends, we celebrated Wyatt's 1st birthday on June 18th. His actual birthday is June 19th but with it being Father's Day, we celebrated a day early. The theme was 'John Deere.' Thank you all for making his day special!

A special thanks to Eric Cook for his wonderful photography skills!

Sister wanted to help with gifts too
NaNa & Aunt Misty
Not sure about this...
Why is everyone singing & looking at ME?!
Ok, maybe I DO like this!

On Hold......

2011-06-02T06:45:00.004-05:00

As soon as I can find my way out of all these boxes & all this ~~junk~~ stuff, I will begin posting again... I have been doing a few crafty things in my spare (haha) time.

On another note, we are settling into our new home in Houston & thrilled to be back home close to family, friends & SHOPPING (well, Jake isn't thrilled about that but I sure am.)

Adios Corpus Christi, Hello HOUSTON!!!

2011-04-14T16:56:00.002-05:00

YES, we are moving back home! Jake will be working for FMC starting at the beginning of May so we are moving in 2-3 weeks! Yikes-not much time to wrap things up here but oh so thankful for the move. And, even more thankful for my amazing husband who scored not just a job, but a GREAT job that will allow me to stay home with the babes! God is good!

Thank you to all of you who have been praying. We love you!!!

I Like a Little BBQ on Sunday...

2011-04-10T14:39:00.003-05:00

Hubby's {one day famous} BBQ......

Sonsel Sass

2011-04-06T15:49:00.008-05:00

Yes, I have started a little business. Well, sort of. If you are interested in buying something, please email me @ texasa99ie@gmail.com. I have plans to put my stuff on Etsy one day but just don't have enough stuff yet {or time}. Not sure why I have decided to start this while we are trying sell our house, moving {to who knows where}, hubby is getting out of the military & entering the "real" world, & I have two children under the age of 2 1/2 but I am! Never a better time than now, right?! Here are a few samples... I have a few more things that I will post soon.

Love

2011-04-05T21:32:00.005-05:00

Divine

2011-04-04T15:58:00.004-05:00

My all time favorite dessert is red velvet cake, so when I came across this e-mealz recipe for Chocolate Red Velvet Cupcakes, I HAD to try it. And it was...simply divine! And, now, I HAVE to share it.

{Chocolate} Red Velvet Cupcakes
1 pkg (2 layer) Red Velvet Cake Mix
1 (3.9 oz.) pkg. chocolate instant pudding
1 c chocolate chips (I used dark chocolate)
Icing: I chose 1 (16 oz.) container Duncan Hines Creamy Homestyle Cream Cheese Icing
instead of making the icing :)

Add dry pudding mix to dry cake mix. Add ingredients as listed on cake mix package & mix as directed. Fold in chocolate chips. Spoon into prepared muffin cups & bake as directed on cake mix. Cool & frost.
I served them with Blue Bell {of course} Vanilla Bean ice cream.

So simple!

Slacker

2011-03-31T21:20:00.003-05:00

So, for about the past, ummm... 3 months I have been slackin' on the blog. I am not sure why. I think about it quite often but just can't seem to do it. For those of you who know me well, you know how many pics I take so it's not the lack of things to post. I guess it's just taking the time to sit down & do it. Maybe I should spend less time Facebookin' & more time bloggin'. Hoping to at least blog 1-2 times per week from here on out. Riiiiiight!

Happy 2011

2011-01-10T07:45:00.010-06:00

Christmas 2010

2011-01-07T10:02:00.020-06:00

Wyatt Cole is 6 Months Old!

2011-01-07T09:36:00.003-06:00

December 19, 2010

Wyatt continues to be a happy baby-he just likes to be held more than his sister did. :) He is low crawling & sitting up. His favorite thing to do now is bounce in his new jumperoo.

Family Photos

2010-12-18T17:31:00.012-06:00

Photos courtesy of Amy Martin...

Ho, Ho, Ho!

2010-12-18T17:18:00.005-06:00

A few shots from the VT-28 children's Christmas party...

Avery didn't want anything to do with Santa...

VT-28 Change of Command

2010-12-18T17:09:00.004-06:00

Last week, I said goodbye to one of my closest friends-the wife of VT-28's Commanding Officer. She has been an amazing friend & supported me as President of the Wives' Club & Ombudsman. I will miss her so much but cherish the many memories! Thank you, Cyndi!

My amazing friends-Susan & Erica

Wyatt Cole is 5 Months Old!

2010-12-18T17:07:00.003-06:00

Yuck!

2010-12-18T16:58:00.006-06:00

Pics of Wyatt trying rice cereal for the first time. As you can tell, he DID NOT like it & still doesn't. And, no, his hair is not bright orange like these pictures show-it's blonde like daddy's!

Moooooo! Avery's 2!

2010-12-08T11:18:00.010-06:00

To celebrate Avery's 2nd Birthday, we had family & friends over to the Sonsel Farm. Thank you all for making her day special!

Just a Swingin'

2010-11-11T20:54:00.010-06:00

A few shots of the kids swinging at Grammy & Paw Paw's the last time we were there...

The look of concentration
Yay! She did it!

A&W's Fall Photos

2010-10-27T14:35:00.008-05:00

While we were home this past weekend, my cousin Angie took pictures of the kids. She did an amazing job-they definitely capture their personalities! You are invited to view them...

www.angienphotography.com/viewing

Password is 'Marla'

Sneak Peak...

Pumpkin Patch-Take 2

2010-10-27T14:13:00.017-05:00

We visited the pumpkin patch with Avery's class. Here are a few of the many pics I took. Can you tell I LOVE pumpkin pics?!

"Big pumpkin!"

Second shot of her praying at the patch-she must be very thankful for pumpkins. :)
Avery & Andrew
Avery & Tommy having a deep conversation about the pumpkins

Bradley & Avery

My favorite

What is this big thing?

I think I'll have a bite!

Wyatt Cole is 4 Months Old!

2010-10-20T12:43:00.004-05:00

Wyatt turned 4 months yesterday! He had a great check-up at the dr. He is 25 1/2 inches tall-75th percentile & is 15 lbs. 4 oz.-50th percentile. He is sleeping very well at night-about 8-9 hours before he wakes to eat & then goes back to sleep for about 2 more hours. We are so thankful that he has taken after his sister-they are both great sleepers! He has learned how to roll over both from his back to his stomach & stomach to his back. His personality is very much like Avery's too-always smiling & it's looking like he will be just as silly as her too. :)

Duck Pond

2010-10-20T07:47:00.009-05:00

We visited the Duck Pond for the first time a couple of weeks ago & Avery loved it! She had the geese eating out of her hand-a lot more brave than mommy!

Daddy explaining their webbed feet

The twins taking it all in...

Daddy explaining how to feed the geese without getting her fingers eaten too

Aunt Misme Visits

2010-10-20T07:25:00.016-05:00

In the previous post, there are pics of Aunt Misme & the kids at the pumpkin patch. Here are some great pics that she took. We love you, Aunt Misme!

Kindermusik

Pumpkin Patch-Take 1

2010-10-12T21:41:00.000-05:00

San Antonio, TX

2010-10-12T17:11:00.029-05:00

The kids & I met Jake in San Antonio a couple of weekends ago & what a wonderful weekend we had! The Allens & Morgans joined us at the JW Marriott-what a fabulous hotel! LOVED it & cannot wait to go back! The weather was perfect all weekend so we took Avery to the zoo for the first time-she loved it!

My 3 Loves
Just a small part of the hotel
The Pool
The Lazy River

Decorating her duck for the race
And...they're off!
Avery's poor duck came in next to last :(
Checking out the monkeys at the zoo
So curious
Feesh!

Back at the hotel...chillin' poolside
Playing with "Androo"
She LOVES the water!

The girls-getting ready to go down the water slide
BFF

Our little monkeys!

NaNa Visits

2010-10-12T12:15:00.000-05:00

ALWAYS a fun fulled time when NaNa visits! And, of course, lots of laughing!

These first three were actually from when we visited home a few weeks ago...

Playing with the "tractour"

Avery is excited about her first Sonic drink that NaNa bought her!

A Blessed Day

2010-10-05T13:05:00.012-05:00

Our Wyatt Cole was baptized on Sunday, September 12, 2010. What a blessed day it was! He was surrounded by lots of family & friends on his special day. We are so blessed! His godparents are my sister & brother-Aunt Misty & Uncle Gerrit. A special thank you to Jennifer, Margie & the Kelly family who traveled from Corpus to Houston for Wyatt. We love you all!

Hill Country High

2010-10-05T12:26:00.014-05:00

I finally got to fly with Jake as my pilot!!! Misty & I flew with him from Cypress to Kerrville a few weeks ago. So fun! We picked up Grant (Misty's boyfriend) & flew around the hill country & over Hillingdon Ranch (Grant's ranch.) We had a blast & can't wait to do it again! Thanks Honey!

Our pilot

Co-pilot on the way there

Misty is a little nervous ;)

Co-pilot

Hillingdon Ranch

Wyatt is 3 Months Old Today (September 19, 2010)

2010-10-04T21:43:00.002-05:00

Our smiley boy...

Happy Boy

2010-09-08T15:40:00.009-05:00

We have been blessed once again with a happy baby!

How many chins can you count?

Model pose

Aggie Night at the Hooks Game

2010-09-08T15:31:00.007-05:00

Gig 'em!

So excited!

Avery LOVES "beessball"!

Wyatt slept through the game with tickets in hand!

Happy 29th Birthday, Sister!

2010-09-08T11:23:00.007-05:00

To celebrate Misty's 29th birthday, we spent the day in Fredericksburg with great friends & wine! It was nice for Jake & I to get away but we definitely missed our little monkeys!

Cheers, Misty!

LOVE this one!

Wyatt is 2 Months Old Today! (August 19, 2010)

2010-09-08T11:15:00.003-05:00

Late again...

At W's 2 month appointment, the first thing the doc said when we walked in was "he hasn't missed a meal, has he?!" He definitely hasn't! He was 24 inches which is in the 95th percentile & 12 lbs. 8 oz. which is in the 90th percentile. Big boy! He's a healthy & happy baby just like his sis!

Wyatt's First Road Trip!

2010-08-17T13:46:00.018-05:00

After much thought & debate, I decided to pack up the kids & meet Jake in San Antonio a couple of weekends ago. He was doing a Cross Country flight there. The kids were WONDERFUL! We didn't have to stop on the way & only stopped once to feed W on the way back. I am SOOOO happy that Wyatt loves his car seat as much as Avery! We stayed on the North end of the Riverwalk at Hotel Indigo-very cute boutique hotel-highly recommend it!

The first thing Avery did was check out all the drawers & cabinets in the room...

Playing at the Children's Museum

Ummm... What is this?!

Ok! This is fun!

Going shopping at HEB

Ice cream!

But, I don't want to pay!

Ok, here you go!

Bye-bye!

Hanging Out

2010-08-12T16:24:00.008-05:00

Some shots of Wyatt & Avery hanging out.

His first dance move

Wyatt is 1 Month Old Today! (July 19, 2010)

2010-08-11T13:47:00.006-05:00

This post is so late that if I waited a few more days, I would be posting both his 1 month & 2 month pics. I know, I know-bad mom! I will get better though. :)

Sassy Avery

2010-08-11T13:34:00.008-05:00

Our little lady is quite sassy these days! Wonder where that comes from??? While changing Wyatt one morning, I turned around & saw this...

She is constantly putting on my shoes & prancing around. She does pretty well in heels too. :)

And, here she is being a "Little Stinker"!

Wyatt's Newborn Photos

2010-07-18T21:04:00.001-05:00

The gallery is ready!

http://www.ashleymccombphotography.com/

Click on: 'client gallery'
Click on: 'sonsel'
Type in my e-mail address: texasa99ie@gmail.com
Type in password: msonsel

Let Freedom Ring!

2010-07-12T10:33:00.002-05:00

Great Granny came to visit

Love!

Newborn Photos

2010-07-12T10:26:00.007-05:00

Enjoy a sneak peek at his newborn photos! They were taken when he was 9 days old. Once the full gallery is available, I will post the website & password.

Healthy Boy!

2010-07-10T16:09:00.002-05:00

This past Monday, Wyatt had his two week check-up. He is definitely a healthy boy! He weighed 8lbs. 14 oz. & is now 21 1/2 inches tall. He is in the 55th percentile for his weight & 95th percentile for his height which is very similar to his sister. Typically, at three weeks, babies hit a growth spurt & he has definitely hit his! He has been eating nonstop the past couple of days. Unlike Avery, he loves to cuddle so he's having a difficult time sleeping in his bed at night. So, mom & dad are going on little sleep these days. :) But, overall, he is a great baby like his sister-we are blessed!

Here are some pictures from the past three weeks. Most of them are ones that mom took when she was here helping us for two weeks...and what a HUGE help she was! Avery is still asking for her NaNa. :)

Thanks for visiting the blog & especially for all of your prayers, well wishes, meals, gifts, cards, visits, calls & Facebook comments. We have the best family & friends! XOXO

LOVE his dimple!

Our blessings

We love Aunty!

The proud Grandparents-NaNa & Paw Paw

Sweet girl

New tricycle

NaNa & her babies

Coloring with Paw Paw

Uncle Gerrit Cole & Wyatt Cole

Watermelon!

Bright eyes

Putting on makeup with NaNa

Feeding baby Paige

Wyatt Cole Sonsel

2010-06-27T22:14:00.002-05:00

On Saturday, June 19th at 4:28 AM, we were blessed with the birth of our baby boy, Wyatt Cole Sonsel. He weighed 8 lbs. 3 oz. & was 21 inches long. After having dinner at Kiko's Mexican restaurant that night, my water broke on the way out to the car. We were so thankful that our wonderful friend Jennifer was with us to take care of Avery!

Everyone is doing great! Wyatt is a wonderful baby just like his sister.

Before...

One last belly shot

He's here!

Our family

Happy Father's Day!

I'm a big sister!

Grammy & Paw Paw

We're home!

Kisses for Brother

2010-06-14T21:01:00.003-05:00

38W 1D

Take the Time...

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to smell the flowers!

Baby Boy Belly

2010-06-08T20:39:00.003-05:00

37W 3D

Memorial Weekend 2010

2010-06-04T11:16:00.014-05:00

Mom, Dad, Misty & Grant came to visit!

Listening to NaNa

On the way to dinner for NaNa & Paw Paw's anniversary celebration

Grant & Aunt Misty

Margie & Jennifer joined us for dinner

Celebrating Mom & Dad's 36th Anniversary at Takeniwa

Early Father's Day gift for Paw Paw-his koozie says "#1 Paw Paw"

Pure love!

Love corn on the cob!

Pretty girls!

Kisses for NaNa

Not ready to say good-bye

Mama & Baby

2010-05-12T17:09:00.022-05:00

A friend of a friend graciously offered to do a maternity shoot for me. Here are my favorites. Avery was included, of course!

Caterpillar Crazy

2010-05-10T07:15:00.008-05:00

Avery had a blast playing in her new caterpillar water sprinkler!

Before...

Checking it out

All done!

Wild Child

2010-05-07T10:21:00.004-05:00

A few shots of our "wild child"!

Austin 2010

2010-05-05T20:40:00.014-05:00

A couple of weekends ago, Jake flew to Austin on a Cross Country so Avery & I met him there. That will probably be my last out of town trip for a while. :)

We went to Zilker Park on Saturday morning. We rode the train through the park & Avery had a blast paying on the huge playground. It was a little too chilly to go swimming in the Barton Springs pool though.

On the train

On the playground

At The Salt Lick in Driftwood, TX

Finger lickin' good!

LOVE ribs!

Avery definitely got her love of BBQ from her daddy!

Swimming in the hotel pool

Splashin' around

She loves the water!

Weekend Fun

2010-04-26T20:42:00.014-05:00

Some pics from our weekend of fun!

Where is Avery???

There she is!!!

Lovin' the new stroller!

Her shirt says "Priceless"

I love NaNa!

Baby Boy Sonsel's Shower

2010-04-26T20:13:00.002-05:00

Thanks to my AMAZING friends, Jennifer, Marci & Melissa, baby boy was blessed with lots of gifts last weekend! It was a wonderful shower-thank you to everyone who was there-we love you all!

The hostesses

Family

Our Little Pot Head

2010-04-13T20:53:00.008-05:00

Avery helping Daddy plant some flowers...

And yes, she put the pot on her head :)

Thinking about trying some dirt...

Easter 2010

2010-04-13T20:19:00.016-05:00

Daddy grilled ribs for our Easter dinner & Avery couldn't get enough!

Avery had 3 Easter baskets! Wow!

LOVE this one! She was laughing at Ace...

Classic Avery

Blue Eyes & Bluebonnets

2010-03-30T20:28:00.012-05:00

1st Easter Egg Hunt

2010-03-30T16:23:00.006-05:00

Here's Daddy teaching Avery how to hunt eggs... She really wasn't too interested in gathering them-just wanted to run around & eat them.

Ready, set...

Go!!!

Visit With Great Grandparents

2010-03-30T16:04:00.008-05:00

Some shots of Avery with her Great Grandparents

Great Granny Young

Sweet, sweet Granny

PaPa Ted & MaMa Madge

Love from PaPa

Giddy Up!

2010-03-30T15:52:00.006-05:00

Avery's first time on Paw Paw's horse!

Not without you, daddy!

Let's Rodeo!

2010-03-30T12:49:00.008-05:00

A couple of weekends ago, we headed home for Rodeo Houston. We got to see Brooks & Dunn play for the last time. :( Avery enjoyed watching the Rodeo & looking at all of the animals or "puppies" as she calls all animals. Unfortunately, it was extremely cold, windy & rainy the day that we went so we didn't get to enjoy all of the fun things outside. We will be back next year! Here are a few shots of her telling people "bye bye" as the Rodeo ended.

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

2010-03-16T21:16:00.005-05:00

May you have a world of wishes at your command, God and his angels close at hand, friends and family their love impart, and Irish blessings in you heart.

Our Trip Home

2010-03-05T15:20:00.010-06:00

Avery & I headed north last week to visit family & friends since Jake is working in Roswell, NM for two weeks. As always, we had a blast & were sad to leave. This has been the longest that Jake has been away since Avery was born & she constantly says "Daddy?" anytime my phone rings or the doorbell rings. We look forward to him coming home either tomorrow or Sunday!

4 Generations

LOVE this one!

Eating yummy oatmeal & toast that NaNa made

Sharing bear with Papa

Love for Papa

Kisses for "puppy"

15 Month Pictures

2010-03-03T20:17:00.013-06:00

My cousin, Angie, offered to take some pictures of Avery while we were back home visiting last week. Look how cute they are! If you are in the Houston area & looking for a photographer, check out her site-www.angienphotography.com. I love, love how she captured so many of Avery's expressions. To view all of the photos, go to her site & click on 'Clients' then 'Sonsel'. The password is 'sonsel25'. Thank you Angie! We look forward to seeing you & the family again soon!

15 Months Old

2010-03-03T17:56:00.007-06:00

Avery had a great check up at the dr. last week. She weighs 23 lbs. 2 oz. (50th percentile) & is 32 1/4 inches long (90th percentile.) She's tall! Here are a few recent shots of Little A.

In the waiting room...

I match the door!

Naughty, naughty!

Oops!

At storytime

San Antonio

2010-02-16T20:48:00.014-06:00

A couple of weekends ago, we met Misty in San Antonio for the weekend for the stock show. We also got to see some friends-fun weekend! Here are some pictures of Avery with the backpack that she got from the Omni, her loving on her boyfriend, Luke, & her in the petting zoo. The petting zoo was really just a goat zoo-hoping for a better one at the Houston stock show!

Looking out the window

All I need is my backpack & my GiGi!

Playing with baby in the car

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Could they be any more alike?!