Avery's Got School Spirit

It was Spirit Week at MSW and Avery was a happy and involved participant :)

Moustache Monday

Twin Tuesday (She was twins with Lila but am waiting on a pic of them together)

Wacky Fashion Wednesday

Rainbow Thursday

Pajama Friday

Taylor's 12 Month Stats

We finally had Taylor's 12 month check-up. He is growing nicely and Dr. Robinson said he is doing great developmentally. He had to have 4 shots today and only cried a little near the end...Am happy he is doing well!

Weight: 22 lbs 2 oz (50th %-ile)
Height: 30 1/2 inches (50th %-ile)
Head: 45 cm (25th %-ile)

Avery also had her 5 year check up today. She is doing great and was SUPER brave getting her 4 shots. She had been really nervous and then took them like a champ :) 

Wedding Weekend in Grand Rapids

We spent this past weekend in Grand Rapids celebrating Hung's cousin's wedding (Huey). Most of Hung's family had not met Avery or Taylor so they really enjoyed getting to meet the kids. We had dinner at Hung's uncle's house on Friday where Avery spent her time gathering leaves in the yard and enjoying the fall weather. We had Dim Sum saturday morning (Avery decided she does NOT like "chinese breakfast"). Taylor took a monster nap all afternoon while we watched football and Avery skinny dipped in Grandpa and Grandma T's pool - It was freezing but she didn't mind! Getting ready for the wedding was a bit chaotic but once we got there we had a great time. Tay loved bopping around on the dance floor and kept flirting with the flower girl. He tried to hug her but ended up knocking her over at one point...Avery also had fun dancing and loved the photobooth. On Sunday we headed to the mall and got Olga's (my favorite!) and the kids played around in the pretend foot play area before we headed home. Tay slept all but 40 minutes of the 4 hour drive and Avery watched her shows and played games so it was a super easy trip home. Hung and I were exhausted but really enjoyed the weekend and the family time!

Making messes at Grandpa and Grandma T's

 Playing in the Leaves

 Sleeping Baby and  Dog Snuggles

Wedding Fun!

Playing at the Mall

Nate and Debbie's Wedding

We spent Labor Day weekend up in Traverse City to celebrate Uncle Nate and Debbie getting married. It was a BUSY and wonderful weekend. We headed up with my mom on Friday and spent Friday and Saturday hanging with the Hopkins crew. Avery had SO much fun with all of her cousins who played with her non-stop. Tay also got lots of love and snuggles from the family. We had not all been together in quite some time so I had a blast catching up with my cousins, aunts, uncles and grandpa. We watched the first Michigan game together and enjoyed the 63-3 victory (watching games with my Grandpa is one of my favorite things). There was lots of beach, pool, and putt putt golf time along with just running around the resort with the kids playing and adults catching up.

Sunday was wedding day - My mom, KJ and I spent the morning creating all the centerpieces and setting up the reception with Teri, Nate, my Dad, Maddie and others. Hung stayed back at the hotel and Avery had another great day playing on the beach and going across the street to play bumper boats with her cousins. Then we all got ready for the wedding. Avery was a GORGEOUS flower girl and despite some nerves she did great walking down the aisle. Tay was the ring bearer and walked down with Hung and me. He was smiling the whole time and did awesome. After a beautiful ceremony on the beach it was time to party - The reception was a blast. I have never been to a wedding with so many talented musicians. My brother and sister both performed along with some cousins and tons of other players from Howl at the Moon. We danced and partied all night. Avery danced a ton and spent lots of time in the photo booth and just running around with cousins. Avery lasted til almost midnight before my mom took her and Tay back to the hotel. She was asleep in about 2 seconds :)

We ended the weekend with a Brunch on Monday with the whole family. Although the trip home took 9 hours with lots of traffic, we made it home safely and the kids did great in the car. We were all exhausted but grateful for such an amazing weekend with family. 

Some funny Avery Comments:

• She wanted the band to play a song from Hamilton but they didn't play the one she wanted. So she asked Hung if he had brought his blue tooth speaker and could he play the song for them.
• At the reception she decided she was an actual prince and that her cousin Braden would be her prince. She said she was in love with him and asked if her hair looked OK and was it pretty enough for Braden. She also said she loves him more than she loves Tobin (her former school crush). A bit incestious but funny.
• When my mom took the kids back to the hotel after the wedding she couldn't find her hotel key. So she dumped her entire purse out on the floor and Avery said "G, my mom and I think your purse is really messy."
• When my cousin Billy took her putt-putt golfing with some of the kids she kept saying "Oh it's OK, you can just give me a zero. I don't care what my score is. My uncle Cullen says it's doesn't matter if you win or lose. It's only important to have fun"
• She also decide that she now only like Michigan State and doesn't like Michigan. She is trying to get under my skin and I started calling her "sparty" this weekend. She said it's because she likes their mascot??
• She talked non-stop about her cousins and how they are her best friends and how much she loves them. I have to make sure we plan more trips with them!! She is just in heaven when they are around.

I did not get a ton of pictures but will create another post once the professional photos are available!

Cousin and Beach Time!

Dinner on Saturday night and celebrating Laney's birthday on the beach afterwards - It was IMPOSSIBLE to cross the street!

Tay playing with Cousin Dave - They were buddies!!

Miniature Golf and Bumper Boats

Pinball with Uncle Cullen

Wedding Day - More Pics to Come Later!!