Someone told me last weekend that they read my blog and I thought wow how boring is that when I never post...I've concluded that I'm not a good blogger, but I'm hoping to change that...I've had a hard time finding time to sit in front of the computer and write. The babes was refusing her crib for a few months and only taking naps in my arms, however I'm happy to write that she is back in her bed for naps and I'm a free mama for a couple hours each day. What a difference that makes!!! So on that note it's time for some catching up!!! Avery turned 1 in March and seemed to grow independence over night...she isn't walking on her own yet and I'm in no hurry for that, i'm loving that she is still my little baby. She is saying mama and dada and signs please, thank you, eat, more, and drink. I think she's learning that when she signs please she gets pretty much anything cause she looks so cute doing it!! She also blows kisses and waves hi and bye and growls like a lion, sticks her tongue out for a lizard and makes a ssss sound for a snake. She melts our heart everyday and we are loving watching her learn!! We had a wonderful birthday party for her with family and friends and she got tons of toys (I'm still trying to figure out where to put them all). She's getting over her clingyness to me and more willing to play with other people especially kids. We went to a child's play place in Temecula a few weeks ago and she had a blast with the kids. We've also been going on playdates and she loves them. She's becoming a beach girl which makes her daddy very happy. She loves the water and I'm sure the hubs will have her on a surfboard as soon as he can. I will be happy watching them from the shore!! We are hoping for a vacation soon, but not sure where to go, but we want to take advantage of free flying until she's 2. Any suggestions?