Growing Up...

Avery is 22 months and has become such a big girl! She is talking non-stop (big surprise in our family) and putting lots of words together in sentences. The first few pictures are from our recent visit to the Children's Museum where Avery got to visit with one of her favorites, Curious George. The rest of the pictures are of Avery's current interests: dress up and getting in to everything! Avery loves to dress up in her tutu, flower headband and beads and exclaims "Married!" whenever she puts this ensemble on! Avery has also been working on her smile for the camera as you can see throughout all of the pictures.

Videos of Avery

Avery recently learned her last name and she thinks that saying "Van Doren" sounds hilarious. We posted two videos because they are equally funny! FYI in the first video when Avery says "Yashi" she is referring to Scout, our dog (I know...Scout=Yashi???) Anyways, Avery is constantly making us laugh and these videos are a little example of her crazy personality!

Avery video #1

Avery video #2

San Francisco Trip

Avery, Grandma and I spent the first weekend in March in San Francisco visiting Jason and Jessica. We were able to be a part of Jessica's bridal shower and take in some local sights. Avery took her first cable car ride and seemed to enjoy it although whenever the car stopped to let someone on or off, Avery would say "All done!" We also took Avery down to Fisherman's Wharf where she really enjoyed some clam chowder. We had a wonderful weekend spending time with Uncle Jason and Aunt Jessica and are looking forward to their wedding in April!