avery's baptism pics

My sweet, sweet nephew, Avery in his baptism outfit. I just want to eat him up! I'm pretty sure he is going to kill my sister some day for putting him in knee highs, but they were just so stinkin' cute with his chwubby widdle man thighs squishing out the top! Yum!

sissy has a friend

he doesn't really have a choice in the matter. he was kind of born into the role of "best friend". but, he seems to be falling into this role quite well. he let sissy hold his hand...even after we caught her looking up at us with guilty eyes and his poor little fingers in her mouth. what a good sport.



he posed for a few pictures. to document this budding new friendship, of course.



i love it when sissy sits like this. she looks like such a little big girl.



uh-oh. wonder where she learned this?



and look how happy she is. she loves her avery already.

and another avery shot because i just can't get enough

and one more

i seriously cannot get enough. i keep looking through the pictures from his session and can't help but edit another. there are so many that are my FAVS and so many more to show. i must stop for now. seriously.

more avery sweetness

okay, twist my arm

avery

just one for now. such a sweet boy.

more baby avery sweetness

before the surgery.


getting prepped for surgery.


laurin making everyone laugh in the pre-op room.


laurin gets to hold avery for the first time since the surgery. she started to cry and said "he's so cute".


another after bath shot. he looks like my sister.

he's here!

my nephew is finally here. all 9 pounds 7 ounces of him! he is just beautiful and has blue eyes and blonde hair. i am so glad he is here safe and sound. and, laurin did an awesome job, no anxiety attacks, no passing out, no retarded hands, no lying on the floor in the fetal position, and no emotional breakdowns. i must say, she shocked us all (including herself, i'm sure) with how gracefully she handled everything and i am so so proud of her.

the first pic. michael, the proud new daddy, escorting little avery down to the nursery.


meeting the grandmas (and the rest of the fam) for the first time.


laurin doing great in recovery.


sweet baby avery right after his first bath in the nursery.


watching for his mommy from the nursery window. so sweet.


and no birthday would be complete without a surprise visit from none other than buzz lightyear himself (insert laser shooting sound).


lots more pictures coming so stay tuned!

more baby shower pics

laurin's baby shower

Laurin's baby shower was this morning and I'd say it was a success. Everything ran smoothly and everyone seemed to have a good time. The cake was adorable and the food was de-lish!



This cracks me up...Laurin unveils the belly...her friend, Tara's, face says it all. For some reason my pictures get a little cut off on here...click on it to see more of Tara's face...haha!



All the girls together...



And finally, one of La-La with Kailey, who was a little confused this morning about the party. She thought it was a party for Laurin's baby to come out...haha! Amy had to try and clear that up. Kailey is the bestest big cousin ever.