what we've been doing..

Waking up to this sweet bundle of pink..




The many looks of Benson.





Working on Bensons new batman room:

He loves it!



Playing in shaving cream


At the beach! Bela LOVED it all!















hangin out.




Eating lots and lots by mouth!


Big Ouchy!


Diamondbacks benefit game for the Heart Center.. There was a great turnout!



Comments

The Simmons Family said…
I LOVE all the pictures!!! It looks like you've been busy. Bela is getting big... perhaps it's all the food she's eating by mouth.. HORRAY for that!!!

I'm glad things are going so well!
September 8, 2009 at 9:33 PM
Victoria said…
Oh my goodness! Bela looks AMAZING. And you are having so much fun together! Yay for the Milne family...
September 8, 2009 at 9:49 PM
Evie's Story said…
Avery
Thanks for the picture update - she looks AMAZING. Those morning pictures in her pj's are just to eat. I want to pick her up and squeeze her!
Glad you got a beach trip in. Bela eating sand is a classic shot:-)
September 9, 2009 at 12:56 PM
Life Unscripted said…
Oh my cuteness Avery!!! Bela is getting so big, that ouchie looked bad though. Lily has yet to get a pop knot like that. I am loving Benson's room, Lucas would love it,not to mention Austin. They are both on a superhero kick right now. If they weren't sharing a room with Lily I would deck it out for them in superheros. I am glad Bela is doing so well with food,that is wonderful news. Unfortunately Lily has pulled back on food a bit and for some reason isn't as keen as she use to be, to dig into it. I am putting it down to she is teething again, and it will hopefully pick back up.

Before cold season kicks into effect we should get the girls together for a play date, or I should say, Benson, Bela, Lily and Austin. Lucas would be at school, but I would love to get some pictures of the girls together. Lily needs some new ones for her photo album. I only have pics from the bday party.

Anywho, Looks like you had a wonderful time at the beach, I am super jealous, I haven't dug my toes into the sand..well the beach sand that is, for years now. The air must have been so nice and refreshing out there.

I am glad things are going so smoothly for you guys right now. You deserve a break, and so does Miss Bela.

Take care,
Jenna and Lilyana
September 9, 2009 at 7:40 PM
The Joslyn Family said…
Great pictures Ave! You guys look great. Bela looks so wonderful, she is such a doll. And it's so fun to see some pic's of Benson, he is so handsome! Glad things are going well.
September 10, 2009 at 12:01 AM
Stu and Angie Milne said…
oh my gosh, those first pictures... SO ADORABLE. love that sweet bela. ooh except that bump, ouch! benson is so cute in his superhero outfits, that room theme was PERFECT for him! have so much fun on your trip this weekend!
September 10, 2009 at 12:53 PM
Andrea said…
Such cute kids, Avery! Glad that Bela is doing so well.
September 11, 2009 at 11:42 AM
emcghee said…
Those are some great pictures! Thanks! I didn't know Benson was that into superheroes!
September 11, 2009 at 1:45 PM
likeschocolate said…
She is looking fanastic! It looks like you guys had a fun summer. Love Benson's bedroom.
September 11, 2009 at 8:30 PM
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