Big News

Baby Pontious #2 is on board!

We are so excited to finally tell everyone that we are expecting a little brother or sister for Avery! We are due on April 28th (so I'm 7.5 weeks along) and we heard the heartbeat yesterday for the first time. I am nervous and excited and everything in between. Not to mention tired and hungry! hehe

I'll try to keep blogging to document this exciting journey, although I am notoriously bad about updating, I will be better!


Love to all!

"Mommy" Update

2 years and 3 days after I brought her into this world, my adorable daughter for the very first time ran up to me, hugged my legs, and said, "Mommy!" Tears welled up in my eyes!

For months and months, Avery's been saying Dad, and Papa, and kitty, and a million other words and names, but never Mama or Mommy. I am elated. I am finally and officially, "Mommy".

Here are a few pics from her 2nd birthday party and from the 4th of July. I can't believe she's 2. She's still my baby. Always.

In her new car from Papa and Grandma


Hanging out by the pool after her party.


Waiting for the fireworks to start!


Sweet little face, with a big scratch on her nose.


Crazy girl, her personality is really fun!


Singing with Mommy!


Watching fireworks with Daddy. A little scared, but she did great!
Thank goodness Barney was there!

Oops...Been Awhile!

Yeah, keeping up with blogging is hard when you're a full-time working mommy! Oh well, most everyone who reads this follows my facebook anyway, that's much more up-to-date.

Avery is talking more and more. "Mine" and "No" are common toddler staples in our house right now. I am also learning many of my idiosyncrasies by watching Avery pick them up. For example, I am now 100% certain that I say "Umm" WAY too much (see video). She's a diva, but she's adorable. Her hair is getting long, yet it remains curly. Who knows where that comes from? Gorgeous kid!





We moved Avery into a new daycare. Serendipity Learning Center in Buttercup Creek. It has been a wonderful change. Avery has been very happy, as have Mommy and Daddy! The teachers are so attentive and tell us every little thing about her day. Wonderful ladies there! They even put her hair up in the mornings sometimes! hehe



In sad news, our cat Oz was attacked in our front yard one night and passed away. He was the coolest cat ever and our hearts are still very heavy with the loss. :-(



Our home renovations are winding down (I think). We have beautiful new cabinets in our living room thanks to my talented brother-in-law, our back patio is now completed and ready for paint. The ENTIRE house will be repainted this week (minus the brick of course), which will really improve the curb appeal. Last on the list will be re-landscaping the front yard with a new walking path from the driveway to the front door. We are hoping to complete that in the next year.



Whew. We are staying busy, enjoying life, and ready for new adventures! Hope everyone is happy and healthy.


Love to all!

December

I can't believe it's been 2 months since my last post. Time is flying. The holidays are right around the corner and I am SO ready for our annual Keystone trip in January. I'm sure the 2 day car trip with a toddler will be an experience, but I'm confident that we will have a great time! Papa bought Avery her first ski jacket, so of course we had to try it on her:



Hope everyone has a very Merry Christmas!



I'll try to update more often (I think I say that every time!)...

Love to all,
The Pontious Family

My Little Pumpkin

Well... Avery is now 15 months. We are having a great time with her. She is expanding her vocabulary and now clearly says, "HI!", "Uh Oh", "Buu" - which translates to book, and "tihee" - kitty of course.

We had to install baby gates all over the house so that Ms. Independent is contained to the living room, kitchen, and dining room only.

Avery LOVES to be outside. She is always content to just hang out outside and walk around or play in her new castle. Since it is finally becoming fall in Texas, we took her to a local pumpkin patch this past weekend and managed to get a few cute pics.

Beautiful Girl

I just can't help but to share these amazing photos that Hunter took of Avery playing outside. She has been battling a little bit of a cold lately (as have I) but we are pushing through and enjoying the cooler weather that the beginning of fall is bringing. Hope everyone is doing well!

14 months

What a fun time we are having! I am already missing the tiny baby stages, but I love the little girl she is becoming.

She's down to just 2 or 3 bottles a day. She is still learning how to walk, she will walk when coaxed, but we haven't seen her just take off on her own yet. Avery loves to read books and she loves to play outside. I am going to try to buy her one of those little toddler playsets for the backyard soon.

Here's a video of her walking around the house with her Daddy.



Love to all!