Resolutions? Nope, not for me. I find that my inability to make and accomplish goals results in a lot of, well, GUILT! It always starts out the same; eat healthy, exercise, read scriptures, go the temple (you get the idea). And it always ends the same. So now, you see, I have a dilemma. How do I progress and improve my life without setting unrealistic goals that always end in failure? And then it occurred to me, a mantra. I... need... a mantra. According to wikipedia, A mantra is a sound, syllable, word, or group of words that are considered capable of "creating transformation." I know what you're thinking and the answer is no, I'm not crazy :) But it just might work. So after much thought and self evaluation, it came to me.
"Worry less, Love more." That's it.
Now, to more important things. Miss Avery Jaye is about to reach her 1st Birthday. So exciting and so sad. My baby it growing up and there's nothing I can do to stop it! But she is so fun!
7 Months
Her first tooth! Now she has 8, but I'm a few months behind :)
Crawling like crazy! Now she's walking (still behind)
I left Avery alone for a few minutes while I was doing laundry, and this is what I found!
And yes, she tried chewing her way out.
8 Months
Standing up all by herself!
Hole-In-the-Rock at Papago Park.
Avery was a cheerleader for Halloween and Daddy was a football player. Happy Halloween!
This is her scary Halloween face!
9 Months
Hanging out at a football game with Grandpa J and Daddy.
My sister had baby girl #2 on November 18. Avery and I spent a week in Utah playing with cousin Shayne and helping out with baby Brooklyn,
I convinced myself that running the Turkey Trot was a good idea. And some how I convinced Brett to run it with me and push Avery in a stroller. And now we have vowed never to do it again! But I am proud to say that I ran the entire race. (Brett says the word "ran" is debatable since he could walk faster than me while I was "running")
10 Months
Ho Ho Ho! Avery met Santa for the 1st time at the Tolman Family Christmas Party. Does Santa look familiar?!
Playing dress up with Grandma Nettie!
Christmas Eve
Christmas Day!
Santa's little Helper
11 Months
Avery got a baby stroller for Christmas. She loves to cruise the house with her baby. And this is my new favorite face, not sure what it is, but I love it!
Thanks Grandma Nettie!
5 comments:
I think your mantra is great. I should think of one. Maybe I'll steal yours. And Avery is so so cute! I can't wait till she and Raegan are friends. Let me know again when she is on one nap.
Cute. . .cute family! So much fun to live close so we can see Avery grow up. Now she can do patty cake, animal noises and walking. They do grow up soooo fast! Enjoy each day. . .she's almost one!
i have a hard time looking at your blog because when i see pictures of avery i want to squeeze her so bad it hurts! and the picture of her in her high chair at 11 mo is soooo 100% brett. every time i look at her my mind changes on which one of you she looks like. Oh man i cant wait to see her sunday!
Sarah Justeson! I have looked for you many a time...glad I finally found you. Can we be friend again? Do you facebook? My profile name is AdamMelaine Webster. I would love to talk.
Or email me at m.web.2005@gmail.com
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