The End

After 4 hours, a huge mess, and almost passing out because I hadn't eaten anything since I woke up, I finally finished Hoss's first birthday cake! So excited to see all my family, except a few who could not make it because of the weather!

From this...

                                                          To This: 

Until Next Time,

Averie

One Year

Wow, we are ready for Spring.  It's hard to believe that this time last year I was literally cleaning out my room and organizing jewelry. I was nesting, getting ready for Hoss's arrival! My room has never been cleaner.  Ironically, we experienced the same type of weather the week he was born. I can not believe that I will have a "one"year old come Saturday! I know every mom says this, but it is crazy how fast things change and your 'lil' baby grows up right in front of your eyes.

To prepare for Hoss's birthday party, I started making his cake.

 Note to self: Don't get the powdered sugar bag too close to the mixer!

 

Obviously this picture was not taken today, but what a beautiful day it was! 

 "We are ready for Spring!"

And here is what it looks like at my house today! It's still snowing.  

And this is my almost "one" year old baby!

"Say Cheese!"

We just love his two teeth. We have yet to sprout anymore.

Hopefully my child will have more than

  two teeth!

This past week, Adam went to Honduras with a group from our church. They had a great trip and are expected to go back in the future! Maybe I will be able to tag along next time! Adam made me take this picture of him and Hoss before he left.



I hope everybody is snuggled up and warm on this cold, dreary day!

 If you haven't figured it out by now,

"We are ready for Spring!"

Until Next Time,

Averie 

Happy Baby!

Hoss received his first birthday present today from Jacee and Pop (my parents).

Let's just say he loves his chair.

                                     

He really loves his chair!

Thanks Pop and Jacee for my chair!

He is already putting it to good use: reading his books

 and doing SOMERSAULTS off the side!! I did not get a picture, but right after I took the above pictures Hoss decided to try to get out over the armrest, and completed a full front flip. Then laughed! I hope this is not a sign of things to come.

"MOM! Why are you crying?"

"I am crying because you almost broke your neck!"





Until Next Time,

Averie

Disclaimer: For those that might read for the first time, my child's name is not really Hoss!

Fill In the Blanks

See if you can fill in the blank with your name:

I give eternal life to _____________________, and _____________________ will never perish; and no one will snatch __________ out of My hand.
                                                                                           John 10: 28

While doing my bible study this morning, this specific activity brought me a sense of LOVE and SECURITY! But I do realize that not everyone will be able to fill their name into the blanks, not because God does not love them, but because you have not taken that one step in excepting Jesus Christ as your savior.  I pray that everyone that reads this blog can fill their name in the blanks.

What an awesome feeling to know that I am safe with my Good Shepherd.

 "I am the Good shepherd, and I know My own and My own know Me, even as the Father knows me and I know the Father; and I lay down My life for the sheep."  John 10: 15

Our Bible Study

Until Next Time,

Averie

Bye Bye Blackbird

As I gaze into the sky, I take in the beauty of my surroundings and THIS...

These blackbirds will not leave our trees!! I thought about emailing some of these pictures to the Game and Fish and let them know that a few blackbirds falling out of the sky for no apparent reason is OK, because there are MILLIONS!! 

These pictures do not do it justice. And NO those aren't leaves in the trees, they are blackbirds! These fine feathered little creatures are not my friend!

These little creatures

led to poop all over my car, which led to some falling out of the sky for no apparent reason! My yard looks like a war zone. But that is what happens when you decided to strike first by bombing my entire car with poop. I HAD TO TAKE ACTION! I will not post pictures for those that are squeamish, and might be blackbird lovers!! :O)

On too happier things. This is the face I get when I tell him "NO".

This is why there are fingerprints all over the TV.

And this is the way he looks at me when he wants me to stop taking pictures!

RIP

Along with the blackbirds, my blow dryer of more than 7 years decided to bite the dust! I've never realized how long those things last, the blow dryer that is!

Until Next Time,

Averie

What's for dinner?

If you are like me, you normally look in your kitchen cabinets and wonder what to cook for dinner.  Well, here is a suggestion. Try Pioneer Woman's recipe for Pork Tenderloin.  The recipe includes a cranberry sauce but I scratch that and just cook the tenderloin. It has been a hit with the husband and baby. So much so that Adam keeps asking when I am going to make it again.  So try it tonight!!

Until Next Time,
Averie

Pondering...

Today as it  rains outside, I pondered a thought! :O) Since the treadmill is broke, and the roads are too muddy, if I run in place for 35 to 40 minutes would I get the same workout? What a crazy thought, but when you're desperate, you're desperate!

Until Next Time,
Averie