Saturday, July 17, 2010

Time for New Digs!

Guess what? Isla and I have joined forces (and voices!) and have a new blog together! Please hop on over to:
Avery & Isla
(don't forget to update your bookmarks and weblinks!)

Sunday, July 11, 2010

Scenes from a Birthday Party

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Aunt Brooke and Uncle Mark hosted a grand little party for my 3rd Birthday. I invited lots of friends, who couldn't wait to have a splashing good time!
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I however, had hesitations about swimming in the waterslide with the "big kids." I preferred the drier activities, like munching on yummies...
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Isla (with great aunt Betty) was veeery interested in all that colorful cake business. Next year, Isla!
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The best part of the day was when Daddy arrived - he flew in all the way from Brazil, and surprised me at my party! I was so happy, I cried.
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Later, everyone sang "Happy Birthday" to me, but we made blowing out the candles a family effort
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I also opened some really fantastic gifts!
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...And of course, had to try them out as soon as we got home to Mims and Pops'.
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What an awesome birthday!

Tuesday, July 6, 2010

Three!

Today was my THIRD birthday! The day was chock-full of fun: going to Playpark with Aunt Brooke, pizza and games for dinner, and a giant cupcake birthday cake! All that, and I still get to have another party? Three is gonna be great!

Some highlights from the evening's festivities....

Opening gifts: Disney and Dora - two of my favorite things
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Uncle Mark, teaching me the finer skills of skeeball
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My turn
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Punching Hammerheads sure is crazy fun
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At least, Mommy thinks so
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Perfect finale: Giant Cupcake!
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**One more thing....keep an eye out, Isla and I will soon be sharing a gorgeous, new blog space! **

Monday, July 5, 2010

A Fizzler of a Fourth

The day started off great... I swam, while Chula chilled
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and Isla studied
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Then, the sparklers came out. At first they seemed kinda cool - sparkly.
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Then, they seemed a bit too fire-ey
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It all went downhill (and inside) from there.
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Maybe next year...

Tuesday, June 29, 2010

Watch out, Nemo!

Earlier this month, I had the chance to take swimming lessons from Mrs. Linda - the swim coach at St. Joe High School. There was only one spot left, in the big kids' class, but I felt up to the challenge!
First, we learned to blow bubbles with our face in the water, and to "be nice to the water," - to kick softly, put our arms in front of us, and reach and pull!
There were times I got nervous (not a big fan of floating on my back!), but I'll get the hang of it soon.
Before I knew it, we were diving for toys at the bottom of the pool!
When each day was done, I was usually ready for a big snooze!
Helloooo, Flipper!