Back from Nashville

Avery had her first road trip to Nashville this past week. We drove partway to Louisville, KY and stayed the night. We got up and took our time getting ready. We even got to go for a dip in the indoor pool...Avery's first time! We had it all to ourselves. She is going to be my little waterbug!
So we made the rest of the trip down to Nashville. This is a picture of the championship game of the Mississippi State Bulldogs and Kentucky Wildcats. It was the most intense game I've ever been to! State lost by 1 point (75-74) in overtime. It was wild (and loud!)!
Our hotel was a mile away from the arena and we had to do a lot of walking and taking cabs. It was a major experience for Avery. The weather was pretty nice, a little cool and drizzly some days, but we were really lucky to be able to be out. We have cabin fever. Hello spring!
Avery got to spend time with her Gram and Pops, her great aunt and uncle, and several cousins on the Seago side. We had a really good time with everyone...it is always so great to catch up with family we may not see often.
Showing off our Bulldog pride...
Can't you tell Avery just loved the games? (Check out our seats....awesome!)
Avery got decked out in her "Baby Bulldog" gear...
One big Bulldog family! We had a great time and Avery did pretty well, although the time changing multiple times while we were there has done a number on her schedule. We have a lot of acclimating to do this week!

Hope everyone has a blessed week.

5 blessed months!

Look how big our little stinker is getting! She is probably crossed the 15 pound mark by now. She is going to be 5 months on the 5th, the same day that Nathan's dad, Calvin, turns 70! Happy birthday Pops! We are getting ready for our road trip to Nashville for some SEC basketball!
Avery got to play with older cousin Ethan while mommy and daddy got to play some euchre. It's so great to get to see them grow up together! It seems like we've been so busy and all have been sick so it was nice to visit the land of the living.
My blue eyed girl. Would you believe that people follow us around in stores and restaurants, just to get a peek at Avery? It's flattering, but also very annoying when you've got a squirming baby with poo everywhere and people are trying to check her out! The other night we were out to eat with my parents and some family friends when Avery decided to "go number two." She was sitting in her Bumbo, so it squished out everywhere, on the tablecloth, on my lap, on her clothes...everywhere! So much fun!
She loves to play and goof around with daddy. She just adores him! It's so cute to just watch her stare. Something new and fun.... now if I hold out my arms and say "Come to mommy", she will hold out her arms and lean towards me! She loves her momma!
Bananas...
Sweet potatoes...
and carrots...oh my!

We've started some more solid foods and so far, she loves everything! We should be ready for green veggies next week though, so we'll see how it goes. She knows now when she sits in her bumbo and gets a bib and sees the spoon, what's coming. She also likes to help, as you can see in the last picture.

Avery has also started rolling back to front in the last couple days...which she really seems to like a lot more than front to back. It's not nearly as scary to her. She has been sleeping in her big girl bed every night now, although her waking varies from night to night. Naps are a different story...she hasn't seemed to make the connection to be in her bed during the day yet. Oh well, they are only small for a little while though so I don't mind holding her too much. Baby steps! That's what I keep telling myself.

Anyway, it's time for the little one to eat and get ready for bed. I'll be posting basketball pictures soon!