how we beat the heat!

It has been sooo hot lately. Many nights, we can be seen at the TCBY trying to "cool off". Avery just loves that yogurt! She is so adorable.

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Elvis Mania

David, Avery and I did something today that we've never done before - we visited Graceland during the insane Mania that is Elvis Week. We saw some interesting people - to say the least! We managed to get a few pictures with some really fun Elivs impersonators. I love the picture of Avery totally freaking out next to the 1970's Elvis. I think she may have had a small crush on Mini Elvis - she totally grinned at him.

Zoo Date with Daddy

We took a trip to the zoo a few weeks ago. It was a miracle that we didn't spontaneously combust due to extreme heat. Seriously. Most of the animals were in hiding under trees or rocks in order to get a break from the heat. It was a bit like "Where's Waldo" or "I Spy"- just with zoo animals. Avery did get to see the polar bears, however. She loved it! We are definitely looking forward to cooler temps so that we can enjoy the outdoors again.

Sprinkler Park Fun

Avery loves her friends! We went to the Suggs Sprinkler Park with our playgroup in July and again in August. It's so cute to watch the babies interact.

A visit with Mimi

Mimi came to visit us from Dallas in July. It was Avery's first time to meet the precious lady she is named after! We had a great time catching up. While Mimi was in town, we went to the Memphis Botanic Gardens. It was super-hot, so we didn't stay that long...just long enough to get a few good pictures!

avery on the beach

These pictures were taken by our friend Josh Malahy while we were on vacation in Navarre Beach, Florida (with the exception of 2 photos). Avery was 9 months old.

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Navarre Beach Pictures

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summer vacation

David, Avery, and I just got back from vacationing with friends in Navarre Beach Florida. We had a great time, but Dave and I realized that those lazy days of lying on the beach with a good book in hand are definitely behind us. Preparing to go to the beach each day was as difficult as preparing for the vacation itself. It took us 20-30 minutes just to slather her up with sunscreen and stick her in a swim diaper and bathing suit, and another 30 minutes to get everything together (camera, coverup, sunblock, toys, baby pool, towels, snacks, etc) and dressed. By the time we finally made it to the beach, Avery was ready for a nap and so were we! We managed to stay out for maybe an hour or two before she totally melted down... Nice. Obviously, little Miss Avery (or as her friend Carter likes to call her "Miss Baby Avery Timman") kept us busy, busy on the beach. I'm not sure that she loved the beach as much as she loved playing with her friends Miller and Carter in the swimming pool. She made a few attempts at eating sand and took more than a few swallows of salt water. We have a really funny pic of her getting splashed by a huge wave while sitting in Daddy's lap...bless her little heart. Anyway - although our vacation was not as relaxing as those of years past, we had a really great time and made really fun memories. And - how cute is my Avery in that little swim suit? Are you kidding me???
jen