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Girls' Weekend

Last weekend I headed up to Vegas for a girls' trip full of fun and liquor and sunshine. It was a MUCH needed getaway. I got to meetup with some longtime friends, Lara and Heather, and we had such a damn good time. The two of them took their getaway from kids seriously and stayed up all night two nights in a row. I, however, had to get a little sleep, so I lamed out early and only made it to about 2am. Now I am soooo itching for another getaway that the husband and I are finalizing some vacation plans with another couple for this July. Think all inclusive, pina coladas on the beach and cabana boys to rub your feet. I am sooo gonna get me one of those cabana boys.

Here are a few pics.

New family member

My mom's horse finally had her baby. He's a cute little thing, so tiny! These are miniature horses, so a newborn horse of this type is actually pretty small. Avery was very impressed and the horse was completely terrified. He is three days old here. Ain't he cute?

Avery, Version 2.5

Just for you, Nat :)

A Very Merry Unbirthday

It dawned on me about an hour after I put Avery to bed that she's officially 2 and a half today. Whew. And she's every bit of that.

Two days ago, both girls and I were in Target. Ainsley started to cry because she was tired, and I was in the checkout line trying to get out of there and get home. While we were standing in line and I was trying to calm Ainsley down, Avery said "Mom, Ainsley wants some milk from your boobs" just loud enough for every person around me to hear. It'd be an understatement to say I was embarrassed. I guess there's a reason why 2 1/2 year olds don't normally talk as much and as well -- they don't understand what's socially appropriate to say and/or keep to yourself.

I will take some "I'm 2-and-a-half" pictures tomorrow, so for now, just a picture of Ainsley May.

Now I know I'm biased...

but...

maybe just a little?

Averyisms

Every day she says something so funny to me, and every day I promise myself that I'll write it all down, and then I don't. So I'm going to list some funny Averyisms here.

Today she said to Murphy:
"Murphy, you're all covered with soft, furry, love hair!"

Yesterday:
While she was eating a french fry (yes, we eat them on occasion):
"I wonder how they got all that bread in there, Mom."

To me:
"Mom, dad has a job. And you don't have a job. But I have a job. I make a mess!"

Last week:
As I entered into her bedroom:
"Mom, you have great big huge boobs between your elbows!"
Thanks Avery, at least you didn't say they were between my knees.

To Winston:
"Winston, you're my best dog ever ever never."

A conversation in the car:
Avery -- "Mom, where's dad?"
Me -- "He's at work today."

Avery -- "Oh, yes. He is at work. But you don't go to work."
Me -- "No, I don't go to work."

Avery -- "Yes, you stay home with me instead."
Me -- "That's right honey. I stay home with you and I take care of you and feed you and play with you and read you books."

Avery -- "Yes, and you take me shopping!"
Me (laughing) -- "That's true, I do."

I've added a couple of blogs to my Blogroll

Just wanted to point them out :)

My friend Viv's photoblog -- she inspires me so much!

My friend Morgan's new blog -- she's just started and her little girl Brooke is so cute! Ainsley and Brooke will have to be cyber buddies for now because Morgan and Blake ditched SoCal and live in Oregon. But they might meet someday!

I hope it's okay with you two that I linked your blogs to mine!

Duly Noted

Just a little sound advice. When your toddler says "Mommy, there's a snake outside the window!" Don't say, "Oh honey, it's just a stick" or "Oh honey, you're looking at the hose." Sometimes it's a good idea to actually check to make sure.

Riding the Rails

Interview with a Toddler

Ainsley at 7 months

I took this a while ago, but haven't posted it yet. Ainsley was starting to blow raspberries, but it's tough to convince an infant to perform on cue. It's cute anyway :)