Back to California

We just got back from another trip to California... we should just move there! It was great. We had lots of fun cousin time.


All the Hoggan boy cousins (except Andrew... we missed you!)

While we were there, we hit 2 pumpkin patches. Tanner got to go on his first horse ride. He loved it!

Tiffany flew down for the weekend to meet Avery. They bonded.

Avery had her first trip to the beach. Too bad it was a little too cold to dip her feet in the water. And, she just slept the whole time.

While I was in CA my mom's friends and Tiff threw a shower for me. It was so much fun to see everyone and I got so many adorable things. Thanks everyone!

Avery was a very good girl throughout the night.

Also while we were there, Avery started to smile. Now I have to get some good shots of her smiling! This is the only one I have... when my mom was saying goodbye.

It's always hard leaving California...

Happy 1 month birthday Avery!

Can't believe it's been one month!

Our new life

Well, we are finally getting used to our new life with Avery. We had a great few weeks with my parents, who came to help out.

While she was here, my mom was a sewing maniac. She made all of Avery's crib bedding: a bumper, crib skirt, 2 quilts, curtains, diaper holder, and even a quilt for Tanner's bed. Thanks MOM!

Then, Berkley's parents came for a week.

We had a great time and they were so much help!

Avery also got her first real bath. Tanner was the big brother helper.

We're having a lot of fun with her. It is amazing how much more relaxed I am with her. I felt like a crazy person when Tanner was a baby. She is so good... already sleeping a 5 or 6 hour stretch at night. She's also getting chunky - almost 10 pounds already!

Avery

Here are a few more pictures of our little Avery.... enjoy the cuteness!

She's here!!!

August 24th at 12:30 pm Avery Marilyn Hall joined our family. She weighed in at 7 lb 15 oz and 19 1/2 inches long. Everything went well and we are all having fun with our new baby.

Right before we left for the hospital.

Grandma and Grandpa came to help out with Tanner.

4th of July

For the 4th of July we made a last minute trip to CA. We couldn't bear the thought of staying in Tucson for the long weekend.



Tanner loves his "choo choo" Grandpa and Grandma.




And, of course, we couldn't miss the annual Lake Forest Parade. It was awesome.... had the usual car clubs, the HS Band, cheerleaders, a bunch of churches had floats. And, Berkley's favorite was there - the Waste Management drumming on trash cans. Classic.




Fireworks were amazing in Ladera Ranch.

I'm still working on Berkley trying to convince him that we need to live here. Maybe some day....