What are we up to now?

Well the school year is over for Caleb...well half of a school year, but he loved it and that is what matters.  He cannot wait to go to school next year and attend 3 days of the week all day.  Who knows what trouble he will get into, but until then we will let him enjoy his summer break.  He ended the school year on a good note.  The 8 kids...yes 8, in his class had a Spring program where they got to choose what songs they wanted to sing for their parents. Some of the songs were: "Baby Bumble Bee" ABCs, there was a song where they used sticks to make noise, and that is all I remember right now.  At the end, right before they received their certificate, each kid was asked what they wanted to be when they grow up....Caleb's response was, "I want to be Spiderman!"  That would be really cool if that came true.

Here is the part when the teacher is asking Caleb, "What do you want to be when you grow up Caleb?"  He responds, "I want to be Spiderman!"

I did it mom!

As for Avery, we are coming up to where she will be 10 months old.  Hard to believe, but this girl is on the go.  Just this week we had to lower her crib matress because she decided it was time to meet her next milestone...standing.  Right now she does this assisted, but she is so darn strong that it comes natural for her to pull herself up.  The girl also loves to bounce.  This is her preperation towards walking...gotta build those quads.  Other than that, we are hoping that we are done with ear infections.  If not, we will have to go and see the ENT.  We are crossing our fingers and toes that we do not have to go. 

Avery Isabella Chambers

We also are happy to announce that Nana is back from the Phillipines.  She was gone for 2 months visiting her homeland and relatives.  The kids were excited to see her when she returned.  They also were able to visit with Grandma Connie since she only lives 20 minutes away from Nana.  It was like Christmas all over again as the children enjoyed the gifts they received from Nana's trip which included tons of shells, candies, and for Caleb and Uncle Ken....Godzilla toys!

Hanging out with Nana!

Visiting with Grandma as well!

Nana and Avery!

After visiting with Nana for a couple of days, it was time to go home!

March for Babies!!!

Saturday, May 7, 2011...imagine waking up at 6 in the morning to get ready to go for a walk.  This is no ordinary walk.  This is a special day for Avery and all the little babies including Baby Anika and Sam.  I get all three of my rugrats ready, as they are going with me since daddy has to work.  The weather man said it is suppose to be in the 70s and sunny....and yes it was!  I had several of my friends and their children join me, Avery, Caleb, and McKayla to walk 3 miles in Fairmont, MN to show support for the March of Dimes/March for Babies. 

Last week I attempted to do another walk with the Seitzer family, but the weather did not want to cooperate in the morning as it made it questionable if we should take the little ones out for a walk.

The walk was a workout for us mom's since there were many obstacles like hills (imagine 2 of my friends and their little ones in wagons), kids needing to stop and pick up dandelions for mom, and the inevitable, "Mom, I'm tired!"  But in the end we all did it and I will definately do it again every year to show my support for not only my Little Avery, but all the babies out their that need our love and support.

March for Babies Team AveryChambersFamily!

7 adults and 14 children

Very first obstacle...going up a steep hill!

The culprits that gave mom's a work out pulling them up a hill.

Enjoying the great weather!

Tara and her twins posing for the camera while Evelyn attempts to pick up dandelions for her mom.

The many stops along the way for Evelyn...she did this the whole walk!

Notice the effort Grace is putting in for her mom!  Good job Ursula!!!

During one of the stops, we were able to get bottled water, kettle corn, and graham cracker goldfish!

This is Ursula's daughters Evelyn and Grace!

This is one of my favorite pictures.  Here we have Aubrey pulling the wagon with her daughter, Ellie, while little Grace decides to help push them along.

I want to thank all of my friends for supporting the March of dimes by participating in the March for Babies Walk 2011.  Next year, get prepared because we have new ideas for the walk.  Until then, see you next year!

Little Rabbit Foo Foo!

Easter baskets filled...check, eggs hidden in the backyard...check, chocolate bunnies and stuffed animal...check!

Showing some of the presents grandma bought!

Caleb and his Easter eggs!

McKayla and her Easter eggs!

Avery smiling with her Easter Bunny!

Stretching like her bunny!

Avery and her Easter Basket full of goodies.  Avery received from the Easter Bunny: 2 sun dresses and Weeble Wobbles galore.

I got up at 6am to hide Easter eggs all over the back yard.  Each kid had one half of the yard, so it was fair for McKayla and Caleb not to get in the way of each other.  They had a great time.  This year I made it really tough for McKayla to find her eggs.  She is getting to be a pro...I have no clue what I will do next year!

Caleb found some of his eggs hidden in the trees.

McKayla found some eggs wedged in the trees.

In the end it was a wonderful morning.  Perfect weather for both McKayla and Caleb to hunt.  All eggs were accounted for.

The weather got warmer so Avery was able to sit outside in the grass for the first time.  Here is a picture of her treating her Easter Bunny as if it is a chocolate one. 

I call the the Disney Princess pose.  Every cartoon I have seen the girl has her arms out so angelic. 

 

Move over people I am coming through!

Avery is mobile!  I repeat Avery is mobile!  Hide everything if you do not want it slobbered with baby drool.

This is how I trick you into thinking I am innocent.  I use my super powers by smiling at you!

This is my brother, Caleb, he is teaching me things I should not know yet.

See, he is a pro at distracting adults...especially grandparents.  He says, "Just tilt your head sis."  He is right, it does work!

We then proceed to play silly games and laugh and smile at each other so that others watch us.

I needed a break so I thought I would chew on my rings.

Can you really resist this face?!?

Look what I can do!

Avery has been very determined to move around the house and to see things in a different perspective.  She recently acquired a new found way of impressing her family and friends.  This week she has mastered sitting up!  It does not take her long as in a few seconds....bam....she is upright, smiling, and playing with her toys.

Avery also loves to find paperback books.  Here you can see that she is following her siblings by reading the Wii manual for one of the games.

Although Avery will be turning 9 months this April, she still is a small little petite girl.  This is McKayla's Build a Bear "Hunny Bunny"  Notice that there is only a slight difference.

I know that I am so cute!

Visiting the Easter Bunny!

Today was Avery's first time visiting the Easter Bunny!  She was a decked out in her spring outfit.  Once we got to our destination, she decided to have a very wet diaper...so, we had to go to JCPenney's and by her something to cover her cute little legs.  Thank goodness daddy was working.

On our second attempt, we were able to get a decent picture...however, by the time I got home, I noticed a typical thing in Avery's pictures....she is missing one sock.  Go figure.


So, for those of you who normally receive an Easter card from us, this is what you will be seeing...a cropped version!

From one extreme to another!

Avery was finally hit by the "cold" bug.  It started off where she was very congested and then she passed it onto her big brother.  Both were sick this weekend.  Caleb ended up going to the clinic first on Friday.  Doc said he had an acute upper respitory infection...then given Cefzil.  Then the next day, Avery got worse with vomiting and then the runs as well.  I eventually took her to the ER Sunday morning, as she had a horrible nights sleep...well mommy included!  Doc said she had a double ear infection along with an acute upper respitory infection...then given Zythromax.  So, in the end the weekend included: 2 young sick kids, 2 upper respitory infectsions, the runs and vomiting, fevers, coughing, 1 clinic visit, 1 ER visit, 2 different types of antibiotics...and a partridge in a pear tree!

Here is Avery drinking her homemade pedialite...you can tell from her face that she is not feeling well.

Avery trying to smile for mommy!

Here are pictures from Avery literally 2 days ago!  Here we are attempting to have her eat peas.  This is a funny story as McKayla and Caleb refused to eat them as babies.  Avery made her grandpa very proud when she ate the whole jar.  You can tell from her face that she was feeling good that day.

A little bit messy, but I ate it all!

I'm stuffed!